• Read our latest article

    How to Manage Sports and Finance as a Retired Athlete

    The Hidden Costs of an Athlete’s Life There is almost no avoiding the physical costs of decades of training on an athlete’s body. While the primary focus of this article is on avoiding bankruptcy after retirement, for many athletes receiving a payday for their efforts is not even a realistic dream.  59% of Olympic hopefuls,…

    Read More

    How to Manage Sports and Finance as a Retired Athlete

Explore more of our articles.

  • NEBRASKANS FAR AND WIDE GIVE GENEROUSLY TO THE NGF ON #GIVINGTUESDAYNOW, 2020

    NEBRASKANS FAR AND WIDE GIVE GENEROUSLY TO THE NGF ON #GIVINGTUESDAYNOW, 2020

    NEBRASKANS FAR AND WIDE GIVE GENEROUSLY TO THE NGF ON #GIVINGTUESDAYNOW, 2020 The Nebraska Greats Foundation (501C-3) www.negreats.org generated just over $70,000 cash to assist former letter winners from each of 16 Nebraska-based 4 year colleges and universities who face medical and financial challenges. The effort was part of the global #GivingTuesdayNow initiative seeking global…

    Read More

  • Nebraska Greats Foundation to Join #GIVINGTUESDAY

    Nebraska Greats Foundation to Join #GIVINGTUESDAY

    The Nebraska Greats Foundation to Join #GIVINGTUESDAY The Nebraska Greats Foundation (501c-3 non profit) is planning a national outreach as part of the global #GivingTuesday movement on Tuesday, May 5th to raise awareness of the plight of former Nebraska college athletes. On #GivingTuesday former athletes from each of the 16 4-year colleges and universities served…

    Read More

  • Nebraska Greats Foundation Board Members Eric Crouch and Maurtice Ivy Named to the Nebraska Athletics Hall Of Fame 2020

    Nebraska Greats Foundation Board Members Eric Crouch and Maurtice Ivy Named to the Nebraska Athletics Hall Of Fame 2020

    Nebraska Greats Foundation Board Members Eric Crouch and Maurtice Ivy Named to the Nebraska Athletics Hall Of Fame 2020 Nebraska Greats Foundation Board of Directors members and former Husker standouts Maurtice Ivy and Eric Crouch were announced as members of the University of Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame Class for 2020. They are joined by…

    Read More

  • Kim and Tom Dinsdale honored at NGF 2020 Celebrity Sports Night Event

    Kim and Tom Dinsdale honored at NGF 2020 Celebrity Sports Night Event

    Kim and Tom Dinsdale honored at NGF 2020 Celebrity Sports Night Event Grand Island philanthropists Kim and Tom Dinsdale were honored with the “Andra Franklin Service Award” by the Nebraska Greats Foundation at the 2020 Millard Roofing Celebrity Sports Night presented by 1st State Bank Thurs Feb 13, 2020 at the LaVista Convention Center. “There…

    Read More

  • GTA Insurance Group joins the NGF as a Corporate Partner

    GTA Insurance Group joins the NGF as a Corporate Partner

    GTA Insurance Group joins the NGF as a Corporate Partner Nebraska-based GTA Insurance Services will serve as a corporate partner of the Nebraska Greats Foundation. The two sides agreed to a 2-year partnership starting in 2020.  Terms were not disclosed.  The partnership will provide GTA Insurance Group branding opportunities through www.negreats.org and on-site activation at…

    Read More

  • Former Dana College Standout Garry Clark to join the Nebraska Greats Foundation Board of Directors

    Former Dana College Standout Garry Clark to join the Nebraska Greats Foundation Board of Directors

    Former Dana College Standout Garry Clark to join the Nebraska Greats Foundation Board of Directors Garry Clark, a nine time All-American in Track and Field and holder of 11 school records at Dana College in Blair, NE has been named to the Board of Directors of the Nebraska Greats Foundation. “Garry is a rising star…

    Read More

  • MILLARD ROOFING IS TITLE SPONSOR OF THE 2020 CELEBRITY SPORTS NIGHT EVENT

    MILLARD ROOFING IS TITLE SPONSOR OF THE 2020 CELEBRITY SPORTS NIGHT EVENT

    MILLARD ROOFING IS TITLE SPONSOR OF THE 2020 CELEBRITY SPORTS NIGHT EVENT Omaha-based Millard Roofing Company, will serve as the Title Sponsor of the 2nd annual Celebrity Sports Night event on Thursday, Feb 13, 2020 at the LaVista Conference Center to benefit the Nebraska Greats Foundation. The 2020 event The Millard Roofing Celebrity Sports Night…

    Read More

  • Nebraska Greats Foundation adds former volleyball standout Mandy Monson to Board of Directors

    Nebraska Greats Foundation adds former volleyball standout Mandy Monson to Board of Directors

    Nebraska Greats Foundation adds former volleyball standout Mandy Monson to Board of Directors The Nebraska Greats Foundation proudly announces the addition of former UNL volleyball standout Mandy Monson to the Board of Directors. She was unanimously approved for a 5-year term. A native of Wallace, Nebraska, Monson played from 1996-1999 and served as co-captain her…

    Read More

Hear directly from the artists you’re helping

Our recipients will share with you their first hand experience of how your support has helped them.