From Workmates to After-Hour Collaborators at the Foundry

The Foundry loves to exchange stories of community impact and hear from other nonprofit organizations about their amazing work. What better way to do this than take the camaraderie outside of the office! Thanks to the mission-driven minds within the Foundry Community, Foundry Happy Hours have become a space for celebrating the little achievements and for bringing the purpose-driven community even closer. 

Leadership Lincoln is one of many nonprofit organizations within the Foundry Community that impacts the lives of Nebraskans. In its 41st year, Leadership Lincoln is engaging individuals from diverse backgrounds by providing them with the knowledge, experiences, skills, and leadership tools that prepare them to become effective leaders within the community. 

You’d be hard pressed to find a board, commission, or even public office that doesn’t include a Leadership Lincoln Alum. Nearly 4,000 individuals have graduated from one of Leadership Lincoln’s cohorts, and it is estimated that those individuals have given more than 160,000 hours of service in the past year, benefiting Lincoln by more than $3.5 million.

Click to learn more about Leadership Lincoln and its mission.

The Foundry and Leadership Lincoln put their heads together, made possible by this shared coworking space, and the Foundry reinstalled its Happy Hour events once a month, which has presented a consistent opportunity to celebrate the diligent work of the nonprofits who call the Foundry home. 

"The community at the Foundry is truly special. The Leadership Lincoln team really enjoys the opportunity to connect on a more personal level with our Foundry mates!" commented Leadership Lincoln Executive Director Mick Hale. 

To learn more about the Foundry Community’s coworking model and space, visit thefoundry.co or email hello@thefoundry.co.