Our Purpose | Our Partners | Current Officers | Our Sponsors
The Philanthropy Council was established in 2010 with a mission to create a culture of giving in northeast Nebraska. We are comprised of collaborative partners from area non-profit organizations who come together to share resources and support the mission to create a culture of giving.
Our purpose is to:
- Create a culture of giving.
- Provide foundation directors and other area non-profit staff, volunteers and board members with an opportunity to meet on a regular basis to discuss issues, share information, and partner to raise awareness on giving opportunities in our communities.
- Focus on educating area residents on ways in which they can give something back to their favorite non-profits through coordinated events, informational sessions, and mailings.
- Encourage best practices among area non-profits.
- Maximize member organizations’ resources.
- Coordinate volunteers through information sharing, education and partnerships.
- Reduce duplication of efforts in the community and maximize results.
- Share resources and jointly produce events and marketing materials that provide information about area non-profits and giving back.
Find out more about the becoming a collaborative partner organization and view our application.
Questions? Contact us at info@philanthropycouncilne.org.
Our Collaborative Partners (updated 11/2022):
- Animal Shelter of Northeast Nebraska
- Behavioral Health Specialists
- Briggs and Barrett Project
- Bright Horizons
- Camp Willow
- The Connection Project
- Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA) of Northeast Nebraska
- Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department
- Elkhorn Valley Museum
- Faith Regional Health Services Foundation
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes-Northeast
- Liberty Centre Services
- Midtown Health Center
- Nebraska Children’s Home Society
- Norfolk Area Community Foundation Fund
- Norfolk Area United Way
- Norfolk Arts Center
- Norfolk Catholic Schools/Sacred Heart Parish
- Norfolk Community Theatre
- Norfolk Library Foundation
- Norfolk Public Schools Foundation
- Norfolk Rescue Mission
- Norfolk Senior Center
- Northeast Community College Foundation
- Oasis Counseling International
- Orphan Grain Train
- Parent to Parent Network
- Premier Community Outreach
- Project Linus
- Read Aloud Norfolk
- River Valley Pride
- S.M.I.L.E. Inc.
- St. Paul’s Lutheran School
- Women’s Empowering Life Line, Inc.
- The Zone Afterschool Program
Our Current Officers and Committee Chairs: July 2022 – June 2023
Chair – Libby McKay, Elkhorn Valley Museum
Vice-Chair – Nick Benes, Norfolk Catholic Schools/Sacred Heart Parish
Secretary – Tracy Speidel, Nebraska Children’s Home Society
Treasurer – Neil Broders, Behavioral Health Specialists
Past Chair – Tracy Speidel, Nebraska Children’s Home Society
Youth Philanthropy Contest Chair – Mark Clausen, Read Aloud Norfolk
Big Give Chair – Currently vacant – please contact Philanthropy Council Chair Libby McKay
Marketing Co-Chairs – Jessica Chamberlain, Norfolk Library Foundation & Tracy Speidel, Nebraska Children’s Home Society
We couldn’t do the work we do without the support of generous individuals and businesses who believe in the power of giving back. Thank you to our sponsors!
Platinum Sponsors ($1,000+)
- Daycos
- Elkhorn Valley Bank & Trust
- Norfolk Area Community Foundation Fund
Gold Sponsors ($500-$999)
- Appeara
- McMill CPAs & Advisors
Silver Sponsors ($250-$499)
- Dinkel Implement
- Faith Regional Health Services
- Mark & Kathleen Hall
- Norfolk Lions Club
- Norfolk Noon Kiwanis
The Philanthropy Council of Northeast Nebraska is an account of the Norfolk Area Community Foundation Fund, an affiliated fund of the Nebraska Community Foundation.