Nebraska 4-H Foundation

The Nebraska 4-H Foundation seeks and administers financial resources to support positive youth development through 4-H. -- Mission Statement, adopted April, 2008

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Begun in 1958, the Nebraska  4-H Foundation has grown into a vital organization which raises funds from corporations, individuals and organizations to support the 4-H programs at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Many of our donors and sponsors- individuals, businesses and corporate citizens-come from 4-H backgrounds and want to "give back" to the organization which helped shape them into the citizens they are today.  Others have seen the positive impact that 4-H has had upon youth and support the mission of the Foundation and the vital role that 4-H plays in Nebraska.

Corporations, individuals, businesses and other organizations support the 4-H Foundation because they know they are investing in an organization that helps produce young people who are better prepared to be effective leaders, well-rounded citizens, and valuable employees.

Specifically, the 4-H Foundation supports:

• The annual PASE/Life Challenge event at UNL, in cooperation with the Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA)
• The Governor's Agricultural Excellence Awards, again in cooperation with NIFA
• Premium awards to 4-H youth exhibitors at the Nebraska State Fair

• Capital construction and maintenance at the 4-H Camps (State, South Central, and Eastern)
• National award trips for 4-H youth competitors
• College scholarships
• 4-H leader recognition through the Salute to Excellence awards sponsored by  Nebraska Farm Bureau

• 4-H recognition and incentives
• Program development

None of these activities are accomplished without the support of our sponsors and donors.  Are you ready to commit to helping us "make the best better?"

The Nebraska 4-H Foundation welcomes gifts that support the many programs and activities of Nebraska 4-H across the state.  A few of the ways that gifts may be made are:

• Direct Contributions to the general fund or to specific programs (such as Award Trips, National 4-H Conference, Leader Forums, College Scholarships, camps, etc.)
• In-kind gifts (need prior Foundation approval), includes things such as Conference supplies, Golf Benefit awards and Trail Ride Auction
• Memorials and Tributes
• Estate Planning
• County-specific programming

For more information contact Kirk Jamison, Executive Director at kjamison2@unl.edu .  To ask a question or comment click here.  We value your input!

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