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UW Credit Union partners with United Way on $1.5 million racial equity fund

Posted by Admin WPN on February 23, 2021

By Lauren Anderson -Feb 17, 2021 1:06 pm UW Credit Union is launching a $1.5 million fund through the

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Listen MKE Live: “Unlearning Racism”

Posted by Admin WPN on February 17, 2021

From the Greater Milwaukee Foundation: Our shared vision as a community foundation is to build a Milwaukee for all. But to do so, we...

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United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County unveils plans for $25 million MacKenzie Scott gift

Posted by Admin WPN on February 17, 2021

By Lauren Anderson -Feb 9, 2021 Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $25 million to the United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha...

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Herb Kohl Philanthropies to flash-fund Wisconsin teachers’ donation requests

Posted by Admin WPN on February 17, 2021

The projects provide books, educational supplies and technology, as well as food, clothing and hygiene products, for students. To read more, click here.

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SC Johnson donates $5.5 million for Gateway Technical College scholarships

Posted by Admin WPN on February 17, 2021

By Lauren Anderson -Feb 11, 2021 SC Johnson is donating $5.5 million to Gateway Technical College to create scholarships for women, people of color and...

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National Community Foundation Boot Camp – Indiana Philanthropy Alliance

Posted by Admin WPN on February 11, 2021

IPA is pleased to offer Community Foundation Boot Camp virtually, to foundations across the country. This training provides staff and board members with an overview...

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Foundations Response to Crisis – The Center for Effective Philanthropy

Posted by Admin WPN on February 11, 2021

This series of reports examines the extent to which staffed foundations have changed their practices to meet the compounded crises of 2020. To view...

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Otto Bremer Trust awarded $71.3 million in grants and program-related investments in 2020

Posted by Admin WPN on February 9, 2021

More than $5 million awarded to organizations in WisconsinSAINT PAUL, February 8, 2021 — The Otto Bremer Trust (OBT) invested $71,289,332 in grants and program-related investments...

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Greater Watertown Community Health Foundation – Funding Announcement

Posted by Admin WPN on February 9, 2021

Multiple Pandemic Response Grants Available The Greater Watertown Community Health Foundation is pleased to announce a series of Pandemic Response Grants designed...

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Rockwell Automation’s Sustainability Report

Posted by Admin WPN on February 3, 2021

Learn more and check out the report here.

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