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, Board President, Contributed Line Fundraising Consultancy
Maya Mocarski, Board Vice President, Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement
Noelle Hoeft, Board Treasurer, NCHS
Glenda Wood, Board Secretary, Heartland Family Service
Michael Brown, Board Member, Independent Consultant
Erin Mockler, Board Member, Fox Creek Fundraising
Linda Santi, Board Member, Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska
Andrea Stolpe, Board Member, Boys Town
Kellen Summers, Board Member, Heartland Family Service
Jane Howard, Past President, Heartland Family Service
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]
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