Year Founded
2010
Local Leader/Exec. Director
Brittany Melby
Primary Contact Name
Chair - Brittany Melby
Main Address
PO Box 714
Norfolk, NE 68702
United States
What We Do
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.
Interesting Info
- We have a Youth Philanthropy service weekend annually!
- We host the Norfolk Area Big Give - Week of Giving annually in May!
- We're the biggest coalition of localized non-profits in Northeast Nebraska.
Geographic Location