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Emerging Leaders United

Emerging Leaders United (ELU) is a level of Leadership Giving designed to engage the next generation of community leaders committed to creating change in Lincoln and Lancaster County. Many individuals in their 20s, 30s, and 40s are taking their first steps toward leading the local philanthropic movement, and their efforts will make a difference for years to come.

Learn more about ENGAGE.EMPOWER.GRADUATE.

Mission

Educate, engage, and empower the next generation of United Way supporters and leaders who aspire to make a positive difference in our community.

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Goals

Educate future donors on how dollars impact our community.
Develop the next generation of philanthropists.
Develop new programs to support the mission of United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County.

For questions or to get involved, please contact Michlle Bring at 402.441.8699 or mbring@unitedwaylincoln.org.

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Benefits of Membership

Recognition as a member with your name and information in leadership registry
Recognition on the United Way website
Leadership events
Hands-on volunteer opportunities

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Levels of Giving

Emerging Leaders United Promoters: minimum annual gift of $500
Emerging Leaders United Supporters: minimum annual gift of $1,000
Emerging Leaders United Investors: minimum annual gift of $1,500
Emerging Leaders United Leaders: minimum annual gift of $2,500

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EMERGING LEADERS STEERING Committee

Adam Barrickman, Community Volunteer
Chair
Taylor Hunt, Union Bank & Trust
Vice Chair
Brian Bailey, Everlake Life Insurance
Michelle Bring, United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County
Steven Coleman, Assurity
Mark Feit, CHAD

Beth Goldsmith, Ameritas
Erin Hart, Duncan Aviation
Shawna Hightree, Nelnet
Kenzie Hansen, United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County
Taletha Kryzsko, Lincoln Electric System
Chad Ladwig, Duncan Aviation
Kaela Paseka, Duncan Aviation

Maura Penas, United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County
Stephanie Rodriquez, Olsson
Jay Rose, U.S. Bank
Peter Schnake, United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County
Chrissy Waido, Zoetis
Ashton Wyrick, Bryan Health