PhD, Northern Illinois University, 1996
MPA, General Administration, Northern Michigan University, 1992
Bachelor of Civil Engineering-Transportation, University of Minnesota, 1990

Research Interests

Dr. Ihrke chairs the Department of Public and Nonprofit Administration and is the Executive Director of the Helen Bader Insitute for Nonprofit Management. After receiving a Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree from the University of Minnesota, he worked as an engineering technician before pursuing an MPA degree at Northern Michigan University (NMU). Professor Ihrke also worked in municipal government in Michigan for two years. At Northern Illinois University, his doctoral studies focused on public administration, public policy, and urban studies.

Professor Ihrke has written on American bureaucratic institutions and politics, with special emphasis on public employee attitudes and behaviors. He also has written on various local government issues including city council/administrator relations and managerial innovation. He has published articles in journals such as Public Personnel Management, Public Administration Quarterly, Public Productivity and Management Review, and the Journal of Management History. Future research will more fully explore the nature of urban communities.

Dr. Ihrke teaches undergraduate courses in urban politics, public policy, public administration, and American Government. He also teaches graduate courses on organization theory and public personnel administration in the Master of Public Administration (MPA) Program as well as courses on bureaucracy, and urban public policy and social institutions in the Urban Studies Programs.

Courses Taught

• PUB ADM 763: Scope and Dynamics of Public Administration – offered fall
• NONPROF 705: Professionals and Volunteers in Nonprofit Organizations – offered summer
• NONPROF 725: Governance of Nonprofit Organizations – offfered spring

Selected Publications

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Helen Bader Institute for Nonprofit Management

Associate Director, November 2016 – Present

Currently serves as the Associate Director and Academic & Outreach Programs Manager for the Helen Bader Institute (HBI) for Nonprofit Management and the Department of Public & Nonprofit Administration (PNA)at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee (51����). Primary roles include coordinating and managing extensive program activities associated with graduate-level education programs in public administration and nonprofit management, including marketing and recruitment, student advising, financial assistance, faculty support, and alums relations. Bryce provides outreach program management services for two of the four main programs, The Nonprofit Organizational Capacity Building Program and the Nonprofit Non-Credit Education Program. He also provides general program support services for the other two HBI programs: The Nonprofit For-Credit Education Program and the Nonprofit Research Program.

Business Manager, July 2011 – Present

Provides specialized services essential to implementing the principal education, research, and service programs and the general management functions of the Department of Public & Nonprofit Administration and the Helen Bader Institute for Nonprofit Management (HBI) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (51����). Manages and coordinates extensive program activities associated with graduate-level education programs, including marketing and recruitment, student advising, financial assistance, faculty support, human resources support, and student & alums relations. Provides essential administrative, financial, and logistical oversite of HBI’s research and community service programs.

Nonprofits Espresso, Host – September 2020 – Present

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Military Experience

U.S. Navy

Cryptologic Technician Interpretive (CTI), 1984 – 1991

Collected and analyzed foreign language communications (Korean, Russian) of interest to U.S. parties. Transcribed, translated, and interpreted foreign language materials and provided cultural and regional guidance to support Navy, Joint Force, and national and multinational needs.

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
  • MS in Nonprofit Management and Leadership · (2014 – 2017)
  • B.A., Theater Studies · (2000 – 2006)
• Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center
  • Basic Level, Russian Language · (1989 – 1990)
  • Basic Level, Korean Language · (1984 – 1985)
• AFS Intercultural Exchange – Chiangmai, Thailand · (1981 – 1982)

Certifications

• CETL Online and Blended Teaching Program
• Candid Training Certification
• Foundation Directory Online Trainer Certification
• Foundation Directory Online Expert Certification 2020

Honors-Awards

• Nu Lamda Mu Honor Society

Volunteer Experience

• Association of Volunteer Managers serving Southeastern Wisconsin
  • Board President, Jan 2021 – Present
  • Pr/Marketing Co-Chair, Nov 2019 – Jan 2021
• Young Nonprofit Professionals Network – Greater Milwaukee Chapter
  • Advisory Committee, Jan 2021 – present
  • Marketing Committee, Jan 2018 – Jan 2021
• American Field Service – Milwaukee
  • Leadership Team, Aug 2017 – Aug 2018

Courses Taught

• NONPROF 795: Introduction to Nonprofit Revenue Streams and Portfolios
• NONPROF 958: Seminar in Nonprofit Administration – Social Media for Social Causes
• NONPROF 999: Independent Study
• NONPROF 921: Nonprofit Administrative Internship
• 51���� School of Continuing Education: Fundraising and Revenue Development for Nonprofits

Publications

• Lord, B., Ihrke, D. M., Brunt, C. (2021). Wisconsin Nonprofit Compensation and Benefits Report (pp. 1-91, Publication). Milwaukee, WI: Helen Bader Institute for Nonprofit Management.
• Lord, B., Ihrke, D. M., Schnupp, S. (2020) (pp. 1-28, Rep.) Milwaukee, WI: Helen Bader Institute for Nonprofit Management.
• Center for Community and Nonprofit Studies. (2020).
• The COVID-19 Effect on Wisconsin’s Nonprofit Sector: Report One (pp. 1-15, Publication). Milwaukee, WI: Helen Bader Institute for Nonprofit Management.
• Lord, B., Ihrke, D., Matthews, M., & Katz, A. (2020). The COVID-19 Effect on Wisconsin’s Nonprofit Sector: Arts, Culture & Humanities (pp. 1-8, Rep.). Milwaukee, WI: Helen Bader Institute for Nonprofit Management.
• Lord, B., Schnupp, S., Ford, M., & Cleveland, W. (2019, November). Nonprofit Wisconsin: In Brief (Rep. No. 2019). Helen Bader Institute for Nonprofit Management
• Lord, B., Schnupp, S., & Ford, M. (2015) Nonprofit Wisconsin: In Brief (Rep. No. 2015). Milwaukee, WI: Helen Bader Institute for Nonprofit Management

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