With the publication of the 2019 Wisconsin Civic Health Index this past summer, Wisconsin joins 30 other U.S. states in measuring civic health. In this episode, Mary Beth Collins, Executive Director of the Center for Community and Nonprofit Studies (CommNS) at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, joins me to discuss the importance of tracking civic engagement and its implications this report has on Wisconsin. We also learn about the path that brought Mary Beth to lead such a thriving focal point for Wisconsin's nonprofit communities. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nonprofsandjava)

In this episode, Bryce talks with Tony Shields, the outspoken and passionate President & CEO of the Wisconsin Philanthropy Network (WPN). As the leader of an organization supporting foundations, giving programs, and individual donors across Wisconsin, he gives us insight into how philanthropy has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tony also takes us along his personal and professional journey to lead an organization with statewide impact.Bryce also looks into WPN's biannual report Wisconsin Gives 2020, providing a better understanding of just how funding gets distributed around the state and where the support is focused.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nonprofsandjava)

In this episode, I’m joined by Malkia Stampley-Johnson, a Milwaukee-born actress with a career on stage, TV, and film. We'll get the scoop on her involvement in two separate initiatives in Milwaukee to expand awareness of and opportunities for artists of color, both on- and off-stage – Bronzeville Arts Ensemble and Milwaukee Black Theater Festival.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nonprofsandjava)

Bryce sits down with Kim O'Brien, Executive Director of the Nonprofit Leadership Initiative in Appleton, WI to discuss providing the necessary resources for leadership development to nonprofits in the Fox Valley region of Wisconsin. Along the way, we discover that we have similar goals, responsibilities, and more.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nonprofsandjava)

In this episode, I'm joined by Katie Cummings, Founder and Executive Director of Pink Umbrella Theater Company. Aside from catching up after a long time, we discuss her work in providing theater education for children and adults with a variety of neuro-diverse issues.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nonprofsandjava)

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Artistic Director Brent Hazelton joins me to talk about his career, moving into his new role - hot on the heels of the international pandemic - and how he is maneuvering within this new environment.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nonprofsandjava)

Join Bryce Lord, Associate Director of the Helen Bader Institute for Nonprofit Management at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, as he sits down with the passionate people that work, volunteer, and connect to nonprofit and social organizations throughout Wisconsin. They'll discuss the challenges they face, the successes they enjoy, and the passion that drives them.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nonprofsandjava)