Corporate Partnership Program
Strengthening Milwaukee. Supporting Jewish life.
When businesses invest in community, we all thrive.
Who We Are
Partner With Milwaukee Jewish Federation
At Milwaukee Jewish Federation (MJF), we believe that a vibrant Jewish community creates a stronger, safer, and more compassionate Milwaukee for everyone.
Through our Corporate Partnership Program (CPP), we bring together companies that care about people, purpose, and progress. By aligning your business with MJF, you are investing in programs that defend against antisemitism, foster education and culture, and uplift the most vulnerable — here at home and around the world.
A Partner Rooted In Impact
Milwaukee Jewish Federation drives measurable change across Milwaukee and around the world through education, philanthropy, and advocacy. We work in partnership with 10 local agencies and dozens of global organizations — ensuring Jewish life flourishes and that Milwaukee remains strong, inclusive, and secure.
Advance. Bridge. Empower.
Our Mission In Action
We go beyond sponsorships — we build partnerships rooted in shared purpose.
Advance Our Mission
Corporate support fuels life-changing work by Milwaukee Jewish Federation and its partner agencies, including expanding access to health and housing services, ensuring every Wisconsin student receives Holocaust education, delivering aid where it is needed most, defending against antisemitism, and providing security for Jewish institutions.
Bridge Communities
We create meaningful connections between Milwaukee’s Jewish community and business, civic, and philanthropic leaders — fostering understanding, cooperation, and inclusion.
Empower Change
We help businesses live their values by providing authentic, measurable ways to make a difference for employees, customers, and community members alike.
Partner in Community
Milwaukee’s Premier Business Gathering
Corporate Partnership Program offers businesses visibility and engagement at Milwaukee Jewish Federation events, including the Economic Forum, connecting brands with business leaders, professionals, and community members while supporting impactful programs.
Boost Visibility
Sponsorship Opportunities
In addition to the Corporate Partnership Program, we offer a range of sponsorship opportunities that allow businesses to further align their values, visibility, and community impact with specific areas of the Federation’s work. These opportunities are designed to complement CPP participation and provide flexible ways to engage more deeply with the issues and audiences that matter most to your organization.
Campaign Kickoff
The Campaign Kickoff marks the official launch of Milwaukee Jewish Federation’s Annual Campaign and brings the community together around inspiration, commitment, and shared purpose. While the theme evolves each year, the event consistently serves as a powerful moment to celebrate collective impact and set the tone for the year ahead.
Launching Our Community’s Annual Philanthropic Effort
Sponsorship of the Campaign Kickoff offers meaningful visibility and positions your company as a leader at the start of our community’s most important philanthropic effort.
VALOR
VALOR is the Signature Campaign event of Women’s Philanthropy, celebrating the strength, leadership, and generosity of women who are shaping Jewish life in Milwaukee. Featuring keynote speakers, award recognitions, and dynamic engagement, VALOR connects sponsors with an audience deeply committed to philanthropy and community leadership.
Honoring Women Leaders in Philanthropy
Sponsorship provides a unique opportunity to align your brand with women’s leadership, impact, and civic engagement.
Nathan & Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center
For partners passionate about Holocaust education, combating antisemitism, and expanding access to high-quality educational resources, Nathan & Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center (HERC) sponsorships offer a focused and mission-driven opportunity. Through professional learning, school-based education, and community programming, HERC equips learners of all ages with the knowledge and tools to confront hate and promote understanding.
Partner with HERC for Lasting Educational Impact
HERC sponsorships include distinct giving levels and may be paired with CPP participation to create year-round impact and deeper educational engagement.
Jewish Museum Milwaukee
Businesses seeking alignment with arts, history, and cultural education may choose to support Jewish Museum Milwaukee (JMM) through exhibit and program sponsorships. JMM brings Jewish stories, history, and culture to life for diverse audiences across Milwaukee and beyond.
Connect Your Brand with Arts, History, and Education
Sponsorship opportunities offer public-facing visibility through exhibitions, events, and community programming and can be paired with CPP participation to maximize reach and engagement across both organizations’ networks.
Connect by Interest
Affinity Programming
Milwaukee Jewish Federation offers a range of affinity-based programs that connect individuals around shared professional interests, life stages, and philanthropic priorities. These affinity programming sponsorships can be paired with participation in the Corporate Partnership Program or pursued independently, offering flexible ways for businesses to engage with audiences that align with their values and goals.
Tailored Opportunities
Partnership Packages
When your company partners with the Milwaukee Jewish Federation, you strengthen the fabric of our city — one relationship, one event, one act of generosity at a time. Let’s build a stronger, more compassionate Milwaukee together.
Lead with vision. Shape community impact.
Includes all Platinum, Gold, and Silver Benefits, plus:
- Exclusive Presenting Sponsor of the Major Donor Appreciation Event
- Partner Showcase: featured multimedia highlight across MJF channels
- Community Recognition Event acknowledging corporate leadership
- Preferred seating at the Economic Forum (First Row)
- Full Page Ad in the Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle print and online edition
Host. Connect. Be seen at the center of impact.
Includes all Gold and Silver Benefits, plus:
- MJF Annual Report Ad
- Lobby signage at Milwaukee Jewish Federation facilities
- Welcome message at the Economic Forum
- Presenting Sponsor for:
- HINENI Campaign Kickoff
- VALOR
- BPN Ignite
- Campaign Closing
- Preferred seating at the Economic Forum (First 2 Rows)
- 1/2 Page Ad in the Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle print and online edition
Activate your brand through connection and purpose.
Includes all Silver Benefits, plus:
- Preferred seating at the Economic Forum (First 3 Rows)
- 1/4 Page Ad in the Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle print and online edition
- Sponsor table badge displayed at the Economic Forum
- Recognition in three Milwaukee Business Journal Ads
- Employee Learning Workshop hosted by MJF, JCRC, HERC, or JMM
- Mission Impact Experience (briefing, tour, or site-based experience)
- Volunteer Day coordinated by MJF
- Co-branded annual Impact Report
- Presenting Sponsor for additional MJF Affinity Event
- Business & Professional Network (BPN)
- NextGen MKE
- Women’s Philanthropy
- Exclusive virtual Q&A with the Economic Forum keynote speaker
Be present where Milwaukee’s leaders gather.
- Table for 10 at the Economic Forum
- Inclusion in Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle Sponsor Recognition ad
- Recognition in two Milwaukee Business Journal ads
- Recognition on MJF website, social media, and in the Annual Report
- Recognition in Economic Forum event materials and at the CPP Fall Reception
- Invitation to an Impact Briefing with Local, Agency, or National/Global Partner
Connect
Ryan Woloshin is the Director of the Business & Professional Network and Corporate Partnerships at the Milwaukee Jewish Federation. He brings more than a decade of experience in Jewish communal leadership, fundraising, and education, with a professional focus on strengthening Jewish identity, addressing antisemitism, and building meaningful pathways for engagement and philanthropy.
Ryan earned his undergraduate degree from Randolph College and holds dual master’s degrees from Brandeis University: an M.A. in Jewish Professional Leadership from the Hornstein Program and an MBA from the Heller School, with a focus on leadership, organizational behavior, and social impact.
Prior to joining Federation, Ryan held leadership roles with the Anti-Defamation League, BBYO, Hillel, and Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity, where he developed national programs, cultivated strategic partnerships, and supported emerging leaders. In his current role, Ryan leads the Business & Professional Network, the Corporate Partnership Program, and the Economic Forum, connecting professionals and businesses to Federation’s mission and impact locally, in Israel, and around the world.
Julie Schack serves as Chief Development Officer at Milwaukee Jewish Federation, where she plays a key role in advancing the organization’s mission to strengthen and sustain Jewish life. In this position, Julie leads the Federation’s development efforts, helping to grow philanthropic support that fuels programs and services across Jewish Milwaukee.
At the Federation, Julie partners closely with colleagues, lay leaders, and donors to strengthen the annual campaign, cultivate meaningful relationships, and build a culture of generosity rooted in shared values. With more than 25 years of experience in advertising, marketing, and sales leadership, she brings a strategic and relationship-driven approach to philanthropy—often described as “sales with a soul.” Prior to joining the Federation, Julie held senior leadership roles within the Jewish community, including Director of Women’s Philanthropy and Affinities at the San Antonio Jewish Federation and Executive Director of Hillel Milwaukee, where she helped rebuild and reimagine Jewish life on campus and led award-winning fundraising initiatives.
Outside of work, Julie enjoys staying connected to the Milwaukee community she proudly calls home, as well as spending time with family and friends.