About Us

How Share Norfolk Came to be 

In the fall of 2024, a group of charitable funds in the Norfolk area came together to find new ways to inspire giving and support the community. Known as the Norfolk Family of Funds, this group is made up of nine locally affiliated funds connected through the Nebraska Community Foundation. Together, they represent a diverse mix of family, business, and community-led efforts to make a lasting impact in Northeast Nebraska.

While each fund operates independently, the group began meeting regularly to collaborate, share ideas, and explore ways to amplify their collective impact. One of the earliest conversations centered around a shared vision: How can we bring multiple groups together to do good, more visibly and more easily?

That question led to a series of introductions and research calls—and ultimately, the discovery of a platform called ShareGood. The group saw the potential right away. ShareGood offered a way to spotlight local nonprofits, simplify giving, and bring the spirit of generosity to life in one shared space. The decision to move forward came quickly. The rest, as they say, is history.

One of the Norfolk Family of Funds members, the Norfolk Area Community Foundation Fund hosts and manages the ShareNorfolk platform. 

Starting in May 2025, the annual Norfolk Area Big Give event, sponsored by the Philanthropy Council will be hosted on the Share Norfolk platform.