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U.S. Department of Commerce Announces Reinstatement of Citizenship Question to the 2020 Decennial Census

Posted by Admin WPN on March 27, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, March 26, 2018

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Updates on Census Funding and Johnson Amendment from the Hill

Posted by Admin WPN on March 22, 2018

Johnson Amendment Update: United Philanthropy Forum have received multiple confirmations that there will be no bill appended to the budget that concerns any changes to the Johnson Amendment. Census Funding Update: Here...

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Great Lakes 2017 Education Philanthropy Report Summarizes Ambitious Year of Grantmaking

Posted by Admin WPN on March 15, 2018

Great Lakes 2017 Education Philanthropy Report Summarizes Ambitious Year of Grantmaking Building on What Works Highlights Investments in Evidence-Based Strategies for Helping At-Risk Students Succeed Each year, Great Lakes...

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The results are in: Give BIG Green Bay raises $800,000 for local nonprofits

Posted by Admin WPN on March 5, 2018

The following story was released by the Green Bay Press Gazette: GREEN BAY - The last 24 hours were big in Green Bay. Give...

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More than $95 million in Greater Milwaukee Foundation grants invested in community

Posted by Admin WPN on January 30, 2018

Milwaukee, Wis., Jan. 30, 2018 – Philanthropic investments in the community soared in 2017 as the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, in conjunction with its many donors, released approximately $95.5 million...

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Siebert Lutheran Foundation looks to grow impact

Posted by Admin WPN on January 19, 2018

According to a BizTimes article by Lauren Anderson, "The Siebert Lutheran Foundation is adding a new president role to its leadership team, in a move that leaders said reflects...

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Kohler Foundation names new Executive Director

Posted by Admin WPN on January 10, 2018

According to a BizTimes article by Lauren Anderson, WPN member, Kohler Foundation, has named Christine Taylor as their new Executive Director. She replaces Terri Yoho, who has led the foundation...

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Zilber Family Foundation awards more than $3 million in grants

Posted by Admin WPN on December 19, 2017

According to a BizTimes article, by Lauren Anderson, t

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Supporting residents of California who are being impacted by wildfires

Posted by Admin WPN on December 11, 2017

Many people have seen the continued reports of wildfires breaking out and spreading in San Diego, Ventura, Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside counties. The wildfires are forcing thousands of people...

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New Research: Stay in School – An update on teacher workforce trends in metro MKE

Posted by Admin WPN on December 4, 2017

The Public Policy Forum has released new research called Stay in School: An update on teacher workforce trends in Metro Milwaukee. The latest research finds that teacher turnover in both metro...

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