Past Events

Tuesday, March 13 2018 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Potential Conflict of Interest – or of Benefit?

Due to concerns about the possible exploitation of nonprofit status for the benefit of individuals, the IRS added new disclosures in 2005 and 2008 asking nonprofit organizations to disclose the existence of family and business relationships among board members.

Monday, February 12 2018 5:30 - 6:30 PM

Neighborhood House: Managing Mission and Uncertainty in the Civil Rights Era

Neighborhood House, established in 1909, was the first social service organization in the young industrial city of Gary, Indiana, and one of four settlement houses that developed in Gary during the Progressive era. As Gary matured into a major city, economically and politically driven by the steel industry and rife with racial segregation, crime, and labor struggles, Neighborhood House adapted to meet the changing needs and resources within its environment.

Wednesday, January 17 2018 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Nonprofit Management Graduate Programs Info Session

Wednesday, January 17, 2018,
5:30 – 6:30 pm

Join us for a Graduate Education Information Session at the UWM Alumni House, 3230 E Kenwood Blvd.

Monday, November 13 2017 5:30 - 6:30

Nonprofit Management Graduate Programs Info Session

Monday, November 13, 2017
5:30 – 6:30 pm
Join us for a Graduate Education Information Session at the UWM Alumni House, 3230 E Kenwood Blvd.

Monday, November 6 2017 9:00am - 10:30am

Earning THE ASK: a conversation on the fine art of fundraising

Monday, November 6, 2017, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM CST

A conversation on the fine art of fundraising

One of the most common questions asked by novice fundraisers is…

How do you ask for money?

Monday, October 30 2017 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Board Development Practices on Public Versus Nonprofit School Boards: Is There a Difference?

October 30, 2017 – 5:00-6:00pm

Governing boards are a critical asset for every public and nonprofit organization. Scholars have found that effective boards are associated with organizations that tend to perform better than those with ineffective boards, in the public and nonprofit sectors.

Tuesday, September 26 2017 5pm - 6pm

Diversity of Nonprofit Boards in Nova Scotia and WI

September 26, 2017 at 5:00-6:00 pm
Diversity of Nonprofit Boards in Nova Scotia and WI: Does it make a difference in organizational performance?
Doug Ihrke, Professor, Public and Nonprofit Administration and Crystal Ellis, PhD Candidate in Africology

Monday, April 24 2017 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Nonprofit Management Graduate Programs Info Session

Monday, April 24, 2017
5:30 – 6:30 pm
Join us for a Graduate Education Information Session at the UWM Alumni House, 3230 E Kenwood Blvd.

Monday, April 24 2017 9:00 - 11:00 am

Community Forum on the Nonprofit Sector

Monday, April 24, 2017
9:00 – 11:00 am
The Self-Help Myth: How Philanthropy Fails to Alleviate Poverty
Join Guest Professor Erica Kohl-Arenas for an enthusiastic debate.

Tuesday, April 4 2017 5:00 pm

Prostitution vs. Sex Trafficking: Emerging Issues, Strategies and Best Practices

Tuesday, April 4, 2017 – 5:00-6:00pm
Joan Blakeyn MSW PhD, Chair and Associate Professor, Social Work, UW-Milwaukee
Lubar Hall, Rm N130, UWM Campus,