The Foundry offers Annual Memberships for nonprofits seeking to utilize our space, amenities, and tap into the resources available within the Foundry Community. We provide two distinct Annual Membership options, both designed to meet the capacity needs of nonprofits, albeit in different formats.
The first Annual Membership option grants organizations access to our exclusive Intern Foundry (IF) Program. In partnership with the University Honors Program, our IF program pairs high-achieving students with project-based internships that address crucial areas of community need. Since its launch in 2022 with 10 students interning at 8 nonprofits, the IF program has experienced remarkable growth, expanding to 20 students interning at 20 nonprofits in 2023. Small nonprofits and purpose-driven organizations serve as ideal learning laboratories for students who are passionate about community work and are eager to contribute meaningfully. In the IF program, students are matched with organizations based on their skills and interests. These projects align with the organization's mission, tackle its most pressing needs, and provide one intern to work directly with the organization up to 10 hours per week over the course of a semester. This also includes access to all Foundry Member events.
The second Annual Membership option provides organizations with access to Foundry meeting rooms and the Foundry Resource Officers (FROs). Members receive up to 16 hours of meeting room reservations each month, along with up to 2 hours of personalized support from our FRO team.
Building on three years of developing resources through our Base Camp Foundry program, Foundry Resource Officers connect members with practical tools, templates, referrals, and one-on-one support to help strengthen their organizations. Whether you need guidance on a specific challenge or help finding the right resources, our FROs are here to provide timely support and connect you with proven tools developed through years of serving Nebraska's purpose-driven community.
This membership also includes access to Foundry member events, creating opportunities to learn, collaborate, and connect with Nebraska's purpose-driven community.
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