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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.

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 Todd Hall at 402.441.7213 or thall@unitedwaylincoln.org.

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

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 UNITED STEERING Committee

  • Jay Rose
    U.S. Bank, Chair
  • Adam Barrickman
    Ameritas, Vice Chair
  • Erin Hart
    Duncan Aviation, Past Chair
  • Brian Bailey
    Everlake Life Insurance
  • Michelle Bring
    United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County
  • Steven Coleman
    Assurity
  • Mark Feit
    CHAD
  • Shawna Hightree
    Nelnet
  • Taylor Hunt
    Union Bank & Trust
  • Todd Hall
    United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County
  • Ashley Martin
    Monolith Materials 
  • Kaela Paseka
    Duncan Aviation, Wing Fest Chair
  • Maura Penas
    United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County
  • Stephanie Rodriquez
    Olsson, Virtual Book Drive Chair
  • Peter Schnake
    United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County
  • Chrissy Waido
    Zoetis 
  • Mia Wilken
    United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County
  • Ashton Wyrick
    Bryan Health