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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

Taylor Hunt, Union Bank & Trust
Chair
Ashton Wyrick, Bryan Health
Vice Chair
Adam Barrickman, Community Volunteer
Michelle Bring, United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County
Amanda Corcoran, Nelnet

Lauren Daake, United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County
Mark Feit, CHAD
Erin Hart, Duncan Aviation
Delonte Johnson, Ameritas
Rees Klintworth, Hudl
Taletha Kryzsko, Lincoln Electric System
Chad Ladwig, Duncan Aviation

Sheila Odom, United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County
Kaela Paseka, Duncan Aviation
Maura Penas, United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County
Jay Rose, U.S. Bank
Peter Schnake, United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County