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Our team often comes across ideas, concepts, and opportunities related to philanthropy, nonprofits, and beyond that we enjoy sharing with each other. Now, we would like to tune others into the conversation! Weitz Insights, our blog, will feature posts authored by members of the staff, board, and community. Check us out!

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Advocacy | July 23, 2024

Advocacy Opportunity

By Renee Fry

This is a guest blog from Renee Fry, Policy Consultant […]

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Carleton Weitz Fellows | July 9, 2024

Weitz Fellow Voices: Olivia at Women’s Fund of Omaha

By Olivia Patinkin

This is a guest blog written by one of our […]

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Carleton Weitz Fellows | June 25, 2024

Weitz Fellow Voices: Chisomnazu at UNO Service Learning Academy

By Chisomnazu Oguh

This is a guest blog written by one of our […]

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Carleton Weitz Fellows | June 11, 2024

Weitz Fellow Voices: Emily at The Union for Contemporary Art

By Emily Luna

This is a guest blog by one of our Weitz […]

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group of seven Weitz Fellows are wearing formal attire, standing in front of a Nebraska Appleseed backdrop, and smiling at the camera.

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Carleton Weitz Fellows | May 28, 2024

Weitz Fellow Voices: Diana at Autism Action Partnership

By Diana Kachman

This is a guest blog written by one of our […]

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Seven Weitz Fellows are smiling at the camera and standing in front of a blue Opera Omaha backdrop.

Carleton Weitz Fellows | May 7, 2024

The Evolution of the Weitz Fellows Program

By Emily Nguyen

This blog is estimated to take 2 minutes to read. […]

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Leadership | April 23, 2024

Our New Grants Administrator: Rose Christiansen

By Rose Christiansen

This blog is estimated to take 1 minute to read. […]

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A group of eleven people including Nebraska Appleseed staff, the Well staff, and impacted community members at a press conference to end the lifetime ban on SNAP access for Nebraskans with certain felonies. All are holding signs with various messages.

Carleton Weitz Fellows | April 9, 2024

Weitz Fellow Voices: Amber at Nebraska Appleseed

By Amber Lozoya

This is a guest blog written by one of our […]

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Carleton Weitz Fellows | March 12, 2024

Weitz Fellow Voices: Kitty at Film Streams

By Kitty Tyree

This is a guest blog by one of our Weitz […]

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Advocacy | February 27, 2024

Legislative Update: The Session Thus Far

By Renee Fry, Policy Consultant

This is a guest blog from Renee Fry, Policy Consultant […]

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