Local focus, shared power, stronger Nebraska: Our year in review
With your support, we protected, sustained, and expanded democracy across our state in 2025.
We’re closing in: Help us top $25K!
Reaching this goal allows us to start 2026 with as much force as possible – and not a moment too soon.
From buying to belonging: Giving Tuesday
On Dec. 2, let’s invest in the Nebraska we build together.
In May, donate to democracy.
This year, we hope you will consider a donation thatcsupports legacy and emerging programs that serve Lincolnites and Nebraskans.
Empowering, building, cultivating: 2024 in review
Building young civic leaders, protecting voters, and cultivating change: Civic Nebraska was a force for democracy in 2024.
Q+A with Kyle Cartwright, interim executive director
Kyle, a native Nebraskan with deep nonprofit experience, is also our organization’s director of development.
Strengthening Democracy Awards: What a night!
On June 27, nearly 300 friends and supporters of Civic Nebraska gathered at the Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts for the 2024 Strengthening Democracy Awards. Here’s full video of the event.
Insights from Civic Nebraska’s statewide listening tour
Civic Nebraska recently embarked on a statewide listening tour to engage with Grand Island, North Platte, Scottsbluff/Gering, and Norfolk. The discussions illuminated the common strengths and the unique challenges faced by each area and provided insights into the state of civic engagement across Nebraska.
Meet Scott Schrage, grant manager
The Lincolnite and Iowa native coordinates our grant activities, researches and evaluates potential funding sources, and ensures follow-through on Civic Nebraska’s funded projects.
This Valentine’s Day, share the love for voting rights
A hearing on Feb. 14 will consider two bills that are consequential for Nebraskans’ access to vote.