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Stories of Giving

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Stories of Giving
Turning Adventure into Lasting Support
Inspired by Rick Steves and a lifelong love of public media, Nebraska supporter Paul Schinkel reflects on travel, legacy and the importance of giving back through planned giving.
June 2026
Sunday Dinners, Shared Values and Support for Nebraska Public Media
Doug Wood and Sue Dutton’s love of public media grew alongside their family traditions, community involvement and commitment to Nebraska.
June 2026
Leading the Way for Nebraska Public Media
The new Signal Society honors leadership supporters committed to strengthening journalism, education and community connection.
Stories of Giving
Supporting an “Essential Service” through Planned Giving
John and June Fettig created charitable gift annuities to help sustain trusted public media programming for future generations.
April 2026
Nebraska Ties Shape Supporter's Commitment to Public Media
Though he lives in Chicago, Ron Cox stays connected to Nebraska through Nebraska Public Media and supports its trusted, fact-based reporting.
March 2026
A Kearney Family’s Plan for Purposeful Giving
Jeff Geiger and Leanne Murray support trusted news and inclusive children’s programming through structured giving that reflects their family’s values.
February 2026
Hastings Donor Champions Public Media with Lifelong Commitment
A former physician and community advocate, Phyllis Salyards has supported public broadcasting in Nebraska through fundraising, board service and charitable giving.
January 2026
Across States and Seasons, Public Media Remains One Donor's Constant
A former forester and freelance writer, Sandy Benson believes trusted journalism and rural access make public media essential.
December 2025
Staying Active and Engaged: One Donor’s Daily Public Media Habit
From morning walks with her dog to nightly PBS News Hour viewings, LeEllen Haynes weaves public media into her daily life and giving.
November 2025
Longtime Listener Shares Why Supporting Public Media Feels Right
A thoughtful donor reflects on the role public media plays in his daily life–and why giving back has become a simple, meaningful habit.
October 2025
Creating a Buzz: Tom and Janet Kraus Support Public Media
On historic Nebraska farmland, the couple blends beekeeping, heritage and public media support into a legacy that reflects their enduring values.
September 2025
How One Donor Is Helping Fund Public Media’s Future
Inspired by decades of viewing, Linda Smith funds match challenges and uses IRA giving to ensure Nebraska Public Media’s impact continues.
August 2025
After Decades College Friends Reconnect Through Public Media
United by college memories and a shared love for Nebraska Public Media, two friends rekindled their bond in Valentine.
July 2025
Couple’s Car Donation Reflects Love of Public Radio
With a simple call and a shared mission, a Nebraska couple turned their old vehicle into continued support for quality journalism.
June 2025
Donors Find Joy and Purpose Supporting Public Media
A life close to nature inspires this couple to support Nebraska’s public radio and television programming.
June 2025
Donor Gets Behind-the-Scenes Look at 'Morning Edition'
A longtime public media supporter gets an early morning look at how Nebraska Public Media connects with listeners every day.
May 2025
Donors Prioritizes Public Media Through Decades of Giving
Science, history and family values shaped decades of public media support from the Nickersons of Lincoln.
April 2025
Lifelong Public Media Supporters Value Trusted News and Education
Mark and Laurie Churchill’s early exposure to public TV inspired decades of media support rooted in truth, education and community values.
March 2025
From Omaha to the North Pole, Donors Invest in Public Media
After visiting nearly 180 countries, Rich and Fran Juro give back to their Nebraska community through a donor advised fund.
February 2025
Public Media Supporter Builds a Lasting Impact
Inspired by Mister Rogers and a family rooted in giving, Hurst supports public media with passion and purpose–past, present and future.