Member & Partner Jobs

Find a listing of current job openings HERE. 

There are many opportunities in community development and local government so be sure to take a look! Contact sehiry@uedawi.org if you are a member and have an opening to add.

And, be sure to check out the Jobs That Help website to find or list a nonprofit job opportunities!

UEDA Community

Community Development Block Grants Still Fuel Small Businesses. For 50 years, Community Development Block Grants (CDBGs) have helped local communities support small businesses, affordable housing, and neighborhood improvements. Though funding has declined over time, programs like Vermont’s Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity continue using CDBG dollars to help entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses. Learn more here.

Chinese Laundry Era gets first historical marker in Milwaukee

Anna Moy Wong, with the Organization of Chinese Americans Wisconsin Chapter, said the Wisconsin Historical Society provided an opportunity to tell stories of underserved populations whose histories have never been shared before. The organization received two markers through the William Pomeroy Foundation, with the Laundry Era marker installed at the YWCA. Read more here.

How Property Taxes & Insurance Costs are Eroding Affordable Homeownership Wednesday, November 12 | 12 - 1 PM | Virtual

Join the Badger State Housing alliance for a curd of wisdom. Learn from two researchers about their findings on the effects of the increase in property taxes and insurance costs. Plus, learn about a solution that one organization is advocating for to protect aging homeowners from displacement. Register Here.



Home Prices Hit Near-Record Highs

U.S. home prices have climbed to five times the median household income, nearing historic peaks, according to Harvard’s State of the Nation’s Housing report. Since 2019, prices have risen 48%, while incomes grew only 22%, making homeownership increasingly out of reach for many families.

Legal Action of Wisconsin offers free walk-in legal clinics to help renters with housing issues such as evictions, termination notices, and unsafe living conditions. Attorneys are available to assist eligible residents at Milwaukee locations. View Flyer Here. Learn more at www.legalaction.org or visit a clinic near you.

Resources for Housing Professionals

Affordable housing professionals in Oregon and Washington can access free tools, templates, and recorded presentations from HDC.

Explore resources like the RLRA and PHB Risk Mitigation Programs, a Basic Development Pro Forma Template, and guides on asset management, preservation, and development best practices. Find everything here.

SEWRPC Community Engagement Plan for Public Comment Open

The Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission invites feedback on its updated Community Engagement Plan, which guides how the Commission communicates, gathers input, and integrates community perspectives into regional planning. The draft plan is available at www.sewrpc.org/Draft-CEP, and comments are welcome through Friday, November 21, 2025. Feedback can be submitted online, by email at engage@sewrpc.org, or by mail to P.O. Box 1607, Waukesha, WI 53187-1607.

The Wisconsin DATCP offers free, ready-to-use digital toolkits with presenter guides, PowerPoints, infographics, newsletter articles, posters, and fun activities like word scrambles and crosswords. Topics include Common Scams and Fraud, Identity Theft, Safe Online Shopping, and Consumer Protection for Young Adults. Explore and download materials at DATCPOutreachToolkit.wi.gov.

Upcoming Member Events

Spending and Savings Habits Across Generations

Tuesday, November 4 | 3:30–4:30 PM | Virtual

Presented by the Wisconsin Jump$tart Coalition as part of the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions’ Speaker Series. Discover how generational experiences shape money management and financial values. Presenter is Ken King. Register Here.

WWBIC 2025 Annual Celebration! | Register

Tuesday, November 4 | Brookfield Conference Center | 325 S. Moorland Rd, Brookfield WI

• Small Biz Market | 9 AM – noon, 1:30 - 2 PM Open to the public and admission is free of charge. Over 75 small business owners will be on hand selling their products and services.

• WWBIC Luncheon | 12 PM – 1:30 PM Enjoy a refreshing meal while you learn about the latest from WWBIC and gain insights from Darcy Luoma, creator of Thoughtfully Fit® and owner of Darcy Luoma Coaching and Consulting.

Building Connection & Capacity: Envisioning What’s Next Together

Thursday, November 6 | 9 AM–4 PM |

Uplifting Mansion

Join Nonprofit Lift and the Nonprofit Management Fund for an interactive workshop on strengthening capacity and collaboration in Milwaukee’s nonprofit sector.

Free registration open through October 31 here.

Book Experience based on the book A New Kind of Diversity: Making the Different Generations on Your Team a Competitive Advantage by Tim Elmore.  3rd Thursday of each month | Nov 25' - April 26' | Virtual

Join this engaging Book Experience exploring Tim Elmore’s world. You don’t need to read the book! Together, we’ll unpack practical strategies for bridging generational gaps, strengthening collaboration, and turning age diversity into your team’s greatest advantage. View Flyer Here.