Podcasts

Growing Small Town Nebraska

Foundation Fridays podcast launches the first and third Friday of each month. These tell the stories of Greater Nebraskans who are dedicating their time, talent, and treasure to build thriving communities.

Episode 51: Carrie Malek-Madani and Jeff Yost
Episode 81: Board Chair Chuck Hibberd and President and CEO Jeff Yost

Foundation Fridays

Hometown Interns

Hometown Interns
Sunday Spotlight: NCF Hometown Interns Tierra Schardt and Natalie Roberts
Sunday Spotlight: Hometown Interns, Hannah Miller and Natalie Tietjen
Sunday Spotlight: Hometown Interns Gracie Neth and Dave Parde

Rural Radio Network: Building a Better Nebraska

In this special podcast series, Rural Radio Network celebrates 30 years of the Nebraska Community Foundation’s transformative impact across the state. Join us as we sit down with community leaders from every corner of Nebraska to hear how they’ve strengthened their hometowns.

2026 Episodes

Red Cloud, Nebraska Is Turning Heritage Into Opportunity
Clarkson, Nebraska, Launched Philanthropy Fast
How Howells, Nebraska Is Investing in Its People
Why So Many Young Families Are Moving Back to Leigh, Nebraska
How Hebron, Nebraska Reinvested $1.1 Million Back Into Its Community
How this small Nebraska town built a $1.1 million endowment

2025 Episodes

30 Years of Building Nebraska, Jeff Yost and Pam Abbott
Bertrand’s Vision: Building Community Through Endowment and Collaboration
Bridging Communities in Perkins County: Vision, Inclusion, and Growth
Investing in People: Nebraska City’s Collaborative Spirit
The Calamus Area Community Fund Vision for Thriving Nebraska Towns
Refusing to Fold: How Sidney, Nebraska Built a Future After Cabela’s Departure
The Shickley Way: Big Ideas from a Little Big Town
Valley County’s Vision: Leadership, Abundance, and Lasting Change
Wayne’s Legacy: Building a Future with Gratitude and Abundance