Community Involvement

• In 2009, 98% of our employees in Milwaukee and Chicago contributed to the United Way, raising more than $1 million. It also marked the seventh year in a row that participation in Milwaukee surpassed 95%.

Many of our employees make personal contributions as well:

• A Financial Advisor who also is a professional artist and accomplished painter of African animals, teaches children about art every time he goes to Africa. Read more about how Fred Krakowiak shares his passion.

Baird also supports and recognizes the community involvement of its associates in various ways:

• "Baird Cares” provides associates with an extra paid day off each year to volunteer in their communities.
• Through the Charitable Gift Matching Program, the Baird Foundation matches a portion of Baird associates’ nonprofit contributions.
• Brenton H. Rupple Citizenship Award - Named for a former Baird chairman noted for his dedication to the community, the award is presented annually to a Baird associate who makes outstanding contributions to civic, charitable and academic organizations.