The Nebraska Chapter is a vibrant group of grant professionals in the heart of the Midwest. Each year, a voluntary Chapter Board devotes themselves to identifying, planning, coordinating and conducting professional development and networking activities for its member and non-member grant professionals in the area.
Mission
The mission of GPA Nebraska is empowering grant professionals and those they serve through:
- Advocating for members and the grants profession
- Creating powerful communities and connections
- Fostering excellence in professional practice
History
The Chapter was formed in October 2006 and hosted its first event in January 2007.
2026 Board of Directors
Kevin Mahler, Contributed Line Fundraising Consulting
Board President
Maya Mocarski, Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement
Board Vice President\
Noelle Hoeft, NCHS
Board Treasurer
Glenda Wood, Heartland Family Service
Board Secretary
Michael Brown, Independent Consultant/CAC Cincinnatti
Erin Mockler, Fox Creek Fundraising
Advocacy Chair
Linda Santi
Andrea Stolpe, Boys Town
Kellen Summers, Omaha Symohony
Jane Howard, Heartland Family Service
Past Chapter President
Member, GPA Chapter Governance Committee
See the 2026 board member photos and biographies here: [2026 GPA Nebraska Chapter – Board of Directors.PDF]
Previous year’s board biographies: [2025 GPA Nebraska Board of Directors.PDF]
