Scholarships
OPPORTUNITIES
The Kearney Area Community Foundation manages over 30 scholarship funds. The crtieria for these scholarships are varied, so please take a moment to search our scholarships to determine if you are eligible to apply.
Using the command "ctrl f" search for scholarships, your school or county.
OPPORTUNITIES
Scholarship forms are not availble using a mobile devise. Please check out our current scholarships using desktop view. There you will have the ability to download the following PDF and Word documents for each scholarship.
Scholarships
 Photography by Lori Potter |  Photography by Nebraska Through The Lens |  Photography by Michael Tillotson |  Photography by Manuel Garcia |  Photography by Lori Potter |
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The Nonprofit Exchange
The Nonprofit Exchange is a monthly event built by the Kearney Area Community Foundation to serve the Kearney area nonprofit community. Our goal is to provide space for nonprofit leaders to come together on topics each month with expert speakers, to share experiences, and collaborate on solutions to strengthen their organizations and community impact.
Events are free to those who are employed at, volunteer for, or serve as a board member in a Kearney area nonprofit organization.
Space is limited, registration is required for each session.
The Nonprofit Exchange
HR Policies and Practices 101
Monday, March 16, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Kearney Area Community Foundation
-Community Collaboration Space
Presented by: Michelle Engel with Engel HR Solutions
In this session, we’ll cover essential HR policies, compliance considerations, and foundational practices that support fairness, clarity, and organizational alignment. Participants will gain guidance on applying policies consistently and using them as tools for communication and accountability.
Space is limited, registration is required. Please click here to sign up.
Why Your Annual Report Should be a Marketing Tool and Not a Snooze Fest
Thursday, April 30, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Kearney Area Community Foundation
-Community Collaboration Space
Presented by: Kiersten Hill with Firespring
Is your annual report a real bore? A good annual report goes beyond pages of financial data and compels your audience to take action. In this session you will discover:
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What an annual report is and what it isn’t.
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How to determine whether you need one.
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The best way to write the report for your target audience.
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The most common mistakes to avoid.
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Tips for creating an engaging annual report.
You’ll walk away with all the tools you need to create an annual report that spotlights your organization and energizes your donors.
Space is limited, registration is required. Please click here to sign up.