Les Weil

Partner & Mentor

Les is an active community volunteer, nonprofit coach, philanthropist and former business owner/entrepreneur. Since 1994, he has collaborated with more than 100 nonprofit organizations in the greater Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida areas. Specifically assisting them with friend-raising/fundraising training, board solicitation training, marketing and the business operations of nonprofits. Les encourages board members, volunteers and senior staff to work together in partnership.

He has worked with nonprofits in all sectors, including social service, health, education, arts and the environment. He has co-chaired numerous Capital Campaigns including the $16 million campaign for Journey House Family Center, a central-city social service agency, ACTS Housing and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Fellowship Campaign for the Graduate School.

Known for connecting individuals, corporations and foundations for the betterment of the community, Les hosts learning sessions to provide lesser-known nonprofit organizations with the opportunity to present their missions to a targeted group of philanthropists.

Among the awards recognizing his service: the Honorary Alumni Award from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, Todd Wehr Volunteer Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the W.I.S.H. Award from the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Friend of The Hispanic Community Award from the United Community Center, the St. Francis Children’s Center Community Service Award and the Human Relations Award from the National Conference on Community and Justice.