Cause Collective

10/16/2026

"A fiscal sponsorship is an arrangement made between a charitable project and a 501(c)(3) to help collect and distribute funds, manage administrative operations, and provide strategic support to further a specific charitable purpose."

Want to learn more?
Read this article from Mission Edge:

There are two main types of fiscal sponsorship: Model A and Model C. Also known as "direct" or "comprehensive" fiscal sponsorship, Model A is an all-in-one solution; this is a nonprofit in a box. Model C is sometimes called "indirect" fiscal sponsorship or a "pre-a

10/15/2026

Cause Collective's member nonprofits are seeking individuals who care about our community to volunteer on their Board of Directors and ensure nonprofits fulfill their missions.

View Boards of Directors openings OR to share your nonprofit's vacancy: https://www.causecollectivelincoln.org/join-a-board

10/14/2026

Community Health Endowment of Lincoln--you make a positive impact on our community by for supporting Lincoln's nonprofits! 🫶 THANK YOU!

https://www.chelincoln.org/

10/13/2026

Cause Collective staff are available at monthly open "Office Hours" sessions. Member nonprofits are invited to attend at any time and any frequency.
Join us to
🗣 brainstorm strategies,
👀 seek out a resource (e.g. "I'm looking for a sample grievance policy"),
💡 workshop an idea, or
👥 seek support.

Office Hours are held twice a month:
📅 Second Wednesdays from 3:00-4:30pm at Lincoln Community Foundation
📅 Immediately following Members' Meetings on fourth Tuesdays from 9:30-10:00am at Nebraska Extension Lancaster County

Of course, Cause Collective staff are always available at [email protected] or 402.413.5713

10/12/2026

📻 Tune in to Cause Collective Radio on KZUM at 11:30am to learn about STUFF creative reuse store (https://www.stuffcreativereuse.com/)!
👂 Listen at 89.3FM or stream at https://kzum.org/

Stuff Creative Reuse Store is a Nebraska 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to creativity, sustainability, and community. We give craft supplies a second life—empowering artists, makers, and dreamers of all ages while reducing waste. As an arts and crafts thrift and reuse store, we provide affordable materials, inspire creative expression, and help keep usable supplies out of the landfill.

Nebraska based 501 C3 creative reuse store nonprofit focused on creativity, sustainability, and community.

10/09/2026

It is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Nebraska Coalition To End Sexual And Domestic Violence invites us all to better understand violence in our community--what it can look like, the signs to watch for, and what we can say and do when supporting our friends, coworkers, and neighbors. We all have a responsibility to show up for one another in the everyday moments!

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 12:00pm
Register Now: https://nebraskacoalition.org/event/domestic-violence-awareness-month-lunch-learn

Check out all the awesome nonprofits who are serving Lincoln at Cause Collective's member directory: https://www.causecollectivelincoln.org/meet-our-members

10/08/2026

The nonprofit landscape is always evolving, here is a helpful article to help you navigate those changes.

If you're interested in one-on-one coaching with a Mentor who can support you in considering strategic partnerships, fill out a Skill Share form here: https://causecollectivelincoln.app.neoncrm.com/forms/skillshare.

Article:
https://www.philanthropy.com/news/nonprofits-that-forge-partnerships-survive-crises-better-study-finds/?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_J7zzJ3Ud-VmPDB0EfeFUX__-aRW_BXZYpDxfePloicrVGxed1U2OZ6eRCP5KMigizO1ZKyVJhc3V7aaC9FEiyKJ6_rgm9DS6oRceTI8R9SVFkxNg&_hsmi=419956521

It isn't about having more partners but the right partners.

10/07/2026

Shirts101--you make a positive impact on our community by for supporting Lincoln's nonprofits! 🫶 THANK YOU!

https://shirts101.com/

10/06/2026

Training: Strategic Planning--From Planning to Purposeful Action

Do you have questions about nonprofit strategic planning?
❓Why does strategic planning matter?
❓When do we plan?
❓Is my nonprofit ready to plan?
❓How do we prepare to plan?
❓How do we put our plan in action?

Join this training session to understand when and how to approach strategic planning and how to turn a plan into meaningful action.

Best for: Nonprofit executive directors, board members, senior staff, and other organizational leaders.

Trainer: Melissa Filipi from Give Nebraska
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 from 9:00-10:30am
Register online: https://www.causecollectivelincoln.org/events

10/05/2026

📻 Tune in to Cause Collective Radio on KZUM to learn about CASA for Lancaster County (https://www.casa4lancaster.org/)!
👂 Listen at 89.3FM or stream at https://kzum.org/

CASA For Lancaster County supports and promotes court-appointed volunteer advocacy so every child who has experienced abuse or neglect can be safe, have a permanent home, and the opportunity to thrive.

CASA for Lancaster County supports and promotes court appointed volunteer advocacy for abused and neglected children, so they may thrive in safe, permanent homes.