Our team serves as an access point for nonprofit partners interested in engaging with the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Community partners are vital collaborators in the effort to enhance student learning through experience, and to build healthier communities in strategic partnerships.

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Nonprofit in Residence

Your Nonprofit is invited to set up a table during the second week of the month from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m during the fall semester of 2023. located in the Nebraska Union across from the N-Card Office. Students can stop by to learn more about volunteer opportunities available at your nonprofit. RSVP by August 18 of 2023.

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Summer Internships

The Summer Internship Program allows UNL students to gain skills, knowledge, and insight into their own interest and strengths through a paid internship with a local non-profit organization. Learn how your nonprofit can participate in this program.

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Ignite Lincoln

Ignite Lincoln will award up to $7,000 to local nonprofits that ignite passion in our community. Anyone can moniate a nonprofit by submiting the form below. Submissions must be recieved before midnight on June 23, 2023. Five nonprofits will be chosen to participate on September 14th at 7pm in Roca Theatre.

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Meetings

Join us during monthly nonprofit meetings held on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 8am. Meetings provide nonprofits the opportunity to get to know others in our nonprofit community and keep updated on current events.

Nonprofit Heat Map

The nonprofit map highlights nonprofit organizations located in Nebraska and volunteer opportunities available. We Invite your nonprofit to explore this tool and to help us keep it accurate with the right contacts.