OUR VALUES.
Mission: We inspire philanthropic investment of time, talent and treasure to enhance our quality of life.
Vision: The sidney and greater areas are a welcoming community of growing opportunities to work, learn, play and call home
Our Values : GROW
Grit – we support those who are passionate, resourceful and courageous
Responsible – we maintain confidentiality, show integrity and fiscal responsibility
Optimistic – we are open minded, out of the box thinkers, we see the big picture, and are future focused
Welcoming – we are inclusive, collaborative, and accessible to all members of our communities
CHALLENGE GRANT.
We have 3 accounts that people can donate towards:
General
An account used by the local Fund Advisory Committee to support and maintain the affiliated fund’s activities within the community.
E3 Account
An account to raise funds for the benefit and support of the Energizing Entrepreneurial Ecosystems (E3) initiative in Sidney, NE, and the surrounding area.
Unrestricted Endowment
A permanent account whose assets are invested to generate an ongoing source of income year after year. Investment earnings from the endowment are used to support community involvement program. The Fund Advisory Committee determines how the money generated from the endowment will be used to benefit the community now and in the future.
OUR PRESIDENT
Melissa Norgard
Melissa was born and raised in Sidney, Nebraska and after leaving for a decade returned home in 2012. She has deep routed connections to Sidney and is committed to fostering positive change. Melissa brings both passion and dedication to the Fund Advisory Committee.
Melissa and her husband Stan own and operate Boss City Brewing Co. She also works full time for the Energizing Entrepreneurial Ecosystems (E3) group as a grant and technical writer. She has two sons, Max and Kole. She is dedicated to leveraging their skills and experience to drive community engagement and philanthropic efforts that will benefit Sidney and the surrounding areas for years to come.
Her vision for Sidney is one of growth, unity, and prosperity, and she is excited to serve on the Sidney And Greater Area Fund Committee to make that vision a reality.
