Chair's Letter

Celebrating 10 and looking ahead

Message From Susan Fritz September 24, 2021

Ten.In our decimal-based world, where money, first-down yardage, gymnastics, fingers and toes are counted in tens, that number is a milestone.Whatever you count, the numbers after 10 have a different significance when we move to double digits. Ten creates a different place value.This year we celebrate WIN's 10th grant awards, and for the next nine years, we will count our anniversaries with that foundational decade supporting us. The numeral 1 in the 10s place reflects our achievement, a … Read More

Previous Messages from the Chair

Bansal keynote at Grant Celebration

Thought leader Preeta Bansal, who grew up in Lincoln and has had a high profile career in government, diplomacy and law will present the keynote

August 20, 2021

WIN member voting to award grants

WIN members have until 11:59 August 10 to cast their ballots for the 2020-2021 WIN grants. Members of record on June 30 will receive emailed

July 30, 2021

Lower cost, easy access for students

Students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are saving money on their text books and other course materials as instructors utilize open educational resources. Since the

July 6, 2021

HELP action sets fast pace for vets

Legal Aid of Nebraska’s Health Education and Law Project (HELP) has met about 73% of its goal since receiving a WIN grant by assisting 122

July 1, 2021

NCHS serves grandparents during pandemic

The Nebraska Children’s Home Society’s 2018-2019 WIN grant has enabled the expansion of the Raising Your Grandchildren program originally based in Omaha to Lincoln and

June 8, 2021

June 30 cutoff for next grants vote

WIN members of record by June 30 have the opportunity to cast their ballot for the recipients of the 2020-2021 grants. Each gift made between

May 28, 2021

WIN site visits begin

WIN Grants Committee site visits begin June 1. Any WIN member may attend a site visit, which are being conducted via Zoom this year. Please

May 28, 2021

July 29 new date for Impact Investing webinar

Please note the new date for this WIN webinar, in which WIN member Kelli Cavey, JD, CAP, will share information about the purpose and nature of

May 17, 2021

June topic is meaningful conversations about giving

The fourth in WIN’s series on planning your philanthropic story features Camille Allen and C.K. Duryea from the University of Nebraska Foundation speaking about creative

May 10, 2021

WIN offers in-laws shared mission

Karen Linder, a founding member of WIN, and her daughter-in-law, Emily Allen, now chair of the WIN Membership Committee, shared a common interest in WIN.

May 7, 2021

New officers lead WIN

Susan Fritz is chairing Women Investing in Nebraska for 2021 and 2022. Committee officers for 2021 are: Meg Lauerman, Education Committee, Emily Allen, Membership Committee

January 20, 2021

WIN invites grantseekers to submit ideas

Nebraska nonprofit organizations and University of Nebraska programs may now give funding ideas to Women Investing in Nebraska for grant awards in 2021. Grant seekers

January 11, 2021

Next New and Renewing Member Update April 14

WIN’s 2020-2021 membership gifts create the grants that will be selected in the coming months and announced next fall. Returning members have until June 30

December 15, 2020

Shopping for holiday gifts?

Is there a person on your list who might enjoy a WIN membership? Now is the perfect time to include your daughter, sister, mother or

December 15, 2020

Climate change webinar, stories available

Twenty university students spent much of 2020 reporting on Nebraska’s climate. Their stories reflect a range of situations, results and reactions. University of Nebraska –

December 3, 2020

See highlights of WIN’s virtual celebration

During the 2019-2020 WIN Grant Awards Celebration, WIN members heard from past grant recipients, keynote speaker Judi gaiashkibos, and more. Watch the event highlights here.

November 10, 2020

Henning, gaiashkibos converse in program

Watch the video here of WIN Chair Candy Henning talking with Keynote Speaker Judi gaiashkibos, executive director of the Nebraska Commission on Indian Affairs .

November 10, 2020

Holly Ostergard joins UN Foundation Board

On Oct. 9 WIN Member Holly Ostergard of Lincoln was one of three new members elected to the University of Nebraska Foundation Board of Directors.

November 6, 2020

WIN grant plus matching funds will lessen student expenses

WIN’s $84,000 grant to the University of Nebraska ITS Program will help lessen student costs for educational materials — and is being matched by the University. Get the details and watch the video here.

October 20, 2020

Nonprofit $84,000 grant funds Legal Aid veterans’ program

Legal Aid of Nebraska’s program will assist Nebraska veterans in need of legal services. See the grant presentation and post-celebration conversation with WIN members here.

October 20, 2020

Hubbard gift creates water, climate center

Anne Hubbard, a WIN member and active member of the WIN Education Committee, has made a $5 million gift creating a new program addressing some

September 14, 2020

Speakers list offers opportunities

WIN members now have a list of possible lectures and programs sponsored by the University of Nebraska’s four campuses and other organizations. The list will

September 14, 2020

Oct. 20 grant celebration offers twist

The 2019-2020 Grant Awards Celebration will begin at 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 20 with many of the features WIN members expect with this annual event.

September 14, 2020

Message from grants chair Cassie Kohl

During a recent site visit, a grant seeker asked WIN members what motivated them to do what they do with WIN. Grants Chair Cassie Kohl

August 4, 2020

2020 site visits go virtual

WIN Grants Committee members conducted eight site visits via Zoom meetings in July, with seven to 13 members attending each one. While not the same

August 4, 2020

Grant finalists announced

The WIN Grants Committee has selected four finalists for this year’s grant awards ballot. WIN voting will begin Aug. 1 and run through 11:59 p.m.

August 4, 2020

Site visits spotlight needs

Stepping up for action is what we do At a recent site visit, a grant seeker asked WIN members if they had a favorite WIN

August 4, 2020

WIN offers gift options

For your convenience, you may make your membership gift via: credit card; check made out to the UNF Charitable Gift Fund with a memo note:

August 3, 2020

Committee updates

We need you. As a WIN member, you can join a committee anytime — just let us know at WIN@nufoundation.org which group appeals to you!

August 3, 2020

Invite a friend, grow the circle

WIN socials and educational programs are great ways to show your friends what WIN does. That’s why all WIN events are “bring-a-friend” events. More members

August 3, 2020

Committee meetings shift to Zoom

While WIN committee meetings frequently include members connecting remotely via Zoom, all participation in committee meetings this summer will be via Zoom. WIN members receive

August 3, 2020

Committees seek additional members

WIN’s three committees are seeking new and returning members! If you are interested in learning more about how WIN works, getting to know WIN members by

August 3, 2020

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