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Greater Milwaukee Foundation
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation seeks to inspire philanthropy, serve donors, strengthen communities now and for future generations.
Its vision is for Greater Milwaukee to become a vibrant, economically thriving region comprised of welcoming and inclusive communities that provides opportunity, prosperity and a high quality of life for all.
Web Address
www.greatermilwaukeefoundation.org
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Twitter - @GrMKEFdn
Facebook - www.facebook.com/GreaterMilwaukeeFoundation
Its vision is for Greater Milwaukee to become a vibrant, economically thriving region comprised of welcoming and inclusive communities that provides opportunity, prosperity and a high quality of life for all.
Web Address
www.greatermilwaukeefoundation.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @GrMKEFdn
Facebook - www.facebook.com/GreaterMilwaukeeFoundation
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Two professors receive Shaw Scientist Awards to support innovative research
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Two professors receive Shaw Scientist Awards to support innovative ... of 2018 Shaw Scientist Awards from the Greater Milwaukee...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Two professors receive Shaw Scientist Awards to support innovative ... of 2018 Shaw Scientist Awards from the Greater Milwaukee...more
Michael Hoffman to join Greater Milwaukee Foundation as VP of Human Resources and ...
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
“He is a welcome addition to our leadership team as we build upon more than a century of service to philanthropic donors and our diverse region.” ... For more than a century, the Foundation has...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
“He is a welcome addition to our leadership team as we build upon more than a century of service to philanthropic donors and our diverse region.” ... For more than a century, the Foundation has...more
Sculpture Milwaukee work earns place outside City Hall
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (March 30, 2018) – Sculpture Milwaukee, an outdoor urban sculpture experience that debuted last year along Wisconsin Avenue, is making a permanent impact on downtown Milwaukee. An...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (March 30, 2018) – Sculpture Milwaukee, an outdoor urban sculpture experience that debuted last year along Wisconsin Avenue, is making a permanent impact on downtown Milwaukee. An...more
Recognized leaders in education, advocacy and philanthropy announced as new board members ...
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Recognized leaders in education, advocacy and philanthropy announced as new board members for national nonprofit StriveTogether ... and Sue Lehmann of the Student Success Network, strengthening the...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Recognized leaders in education, advocacy and philanthropy announced as new board members for national nonprofit StriveTogether ... and Sue Lehmann of the Student Success Network, strengthening the...more
Foundations say neighborhoods need more public funding to fight crime
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
NLI graduates now direct two small-grants programs, Community Connections, funded by the three foundations, and the Reasons For Hope MKE Fund, established by the Greater Milwaukee Foundation after...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
NLI graduates now direct two small-grants programs, Community Connections, funded by the three foundations, and the Reasons For Hope MKE Fund, established by the Greater Milwaukee Foundation after...more
Foundations say neighborhoods need more public funding to fight crime
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
“People have turned to philanthropy, to individual donors, to crowd funding, to all kinds of mechanisms” to raise funds required to support the public good, said Susan Lloyd, executive director...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
“People have turned to philanthropy, to individual donors, to crowd funding, to all kinds of mechanisms” to raise funds required to support the public good, said Susan Lloyd, executive director...more
Community Foundation Update (03/17/18)
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation, Connecticut Community Foundation, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Main Street Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Erie Community Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Philadelphia Foundation, Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
California. The Morgan Hill Community Foundation has announced the additions of Steve Cox and Myra Kaelin to its board of directors. Cox is president of Anaerobe Systems, a medical microbiology...more
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation, Connecticut Community Foundation, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Main Street Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Erie Community Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Philadelphia Foundation, Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
California. The Morgan Hill Community Foundation has announced the additions of Steve Cox and Myra Kaelin to its board of directors. Cox is president of Anaerobe Systems, a medical microbiology...more
Greater Milwaukee Foundation accepting nominations for annual Civic Awards
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation is the region's largest community foundation and was among the first established in the world. For more than a century, the Foundation has inspired philanthropy by...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation is the region's largest community foundation and was among the first established in the world. For more than a century, the Foundation has inspired philanthropy by...more
Fondy Park partners look forward to first full season this spring
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Editor's note: This article is one of an occasional series profiling the 12 finalists for the Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDIs). Fondy Park is a finalist for the...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Editor's note: This article is one of an occasional series profiling the 12 finalists for the Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDIs). Fondy Park is a finalist for the...more
City program funds beautification projects to build social connections
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
City program funds beautification projects to build social connections. February 12, 2018 by Andrea ... Editor's note: This article is one of an occasional series profiling the 12 finalists for the...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
City program funds beautification projects to build social connections. February 12, 2018 by Andrea ... Editor's note: This article is one of an occasional series profiling the 12 finalists for the...more
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