Announcement

Welcome poster for Ryan Zerwer, FCI president & CEO

Forward Community Investments (FCI), a leading investor, connector, and advisor helping to build a more equitable and inclusive Wisconsin, today announced it has appointed Ryan Zerwer as its new President & CEO. His expertise in real estate, entrepreneurship, finance, and operations will bolster FCI’s work to invest in Wisconsin communities.

Forward Community Investments Appoints Ryan Zerwer as President & CEO MADISON, WI, September 20, 2021 – Forward Community Investments (FCI), a leading investor, connector, and advisor helping to build a more equitable and inclusive Wisconsin, today announced it has appointed Ryan Zerwer as its new President & CEO. His expertise in real estate, entrepreneurship, finance, […]

Forward Community Investments (FCI), a leading investor, connector, and advisor helping to build a more equitable and inclusive Wisconsin, today announced it has appointed Ryan Zerwer as its new President & CEO. His expertise in real estate, entrepreneurship, finance, and operations will bolster FCI’s work to invest in Wisconsin communities. Read More »

Forward Community Investments Makes Nonprofit’s Vision A Reality! FCI & The Hmong American Women’s Association (HAWA) collaborate to invest in safety and leadership for Southeast Asian Women, Girls, Queer, and Trans people in Milwaukee.

Announcement, News / FowardCI Social

Milwaukee, WI – FCI partnered with HAWA to purchase a building for the first time. The new location at 3030 W. Highland Blvd. will give them the space to increase services and continue to provide advocacy services and community resources for Milwaukee’s Hmong and other Southeast Asian Women, Girls, Queer and Trans community members. This

Forward Community Investments Makes Nonprofit’s Vision A Reality! FCI & The Hmong American Women’s Association (HAWA) collaborate to invest in safety and leadership for Southeast Asian Women, Girls, Queer, and Trans people in Milwaukee. Read More »

FCI Webinar Nonprofit Advocacy 102 Preparing your Policy Vision and Legislative Agenda with Carousel Bayrd of Community Justice, Inc.

Announcement / FowardCI Social

In this presentation, attendees will learn… What is a Policy Vision or Legislative Agenda Why is it important How to identify the goals for your agenda/vision Importance of Lived Experience Testimony Importance of cultivating other Nonprofit Partnerships on Policy Resources View the Recording Here View the PPT Slides Here YWCA’s Public Policy Platform Community Justice,

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FCI Webinar Nonprofit Advocacy 101 with Melissa Scholz of Scholz Nonprofit Law

Announcement / FowardCI Social

WEBINAR – Thur. May 20th – 12p Nonprofit Advocacy 101 with Melissa Scholz of Scholz Nonprofit Law 501(c)(3) public charities have the right to advocate for policies and values important to their mission. Join Melissa Auchard Scholz, Scholz Nonprofit Law, as she covers what you can and can’t do as an advocate. You will learn

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The Exterior building of the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center

The Milwaukee Youth Arts Center and FCI Partner to expand youth access to the arts through our New Markets Tax Credits Program

Announcement / FowardCI Social

Forward Community Investments (FCI) is excited to partner with the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center (MYAC) on the expansion of their facilities to further enhance the ability for in-person instruction and youth performance opportunities. The $9.5MM project will utilize $8.5MM in New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) allocation from FCI as part of the financing for the

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Forward Community Investments Makes Nonprofit’s Vision A Reality! FCI & The Hmong American Women’s Association (HAWA) collaborate to invest in safety and leadership for Southeast Asian Women, Girls, Queer, and Trans people in Milwaukee.

FCI Webinar Nonprofit Advocacy 102 Preparing your Policy Vision and Legislative Agenda with Carousel Bayrd of Community Justice, Inc.

FCI Webinar Nonprofit Advocacy 101 with Melissa Scholz of Scholz Nonprofit Law

The Milwaukee Youth Arts Center and FCI Partner to expand youth access to the arts through our New Markets Tax Credits Program

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