Rural Hospital Development Professionals Workshop

Working with Your Foundation Board

2026 Spring Workshop

May 14, 2026

Butler County Health (Wellness Center entrance)
372 South 9th Street
David City, NE 68632

Agenda

9:00 - Doors Open

9:15 - Welcome and Introductions

9:30 - Check-ins

10:15 - Lee Elliott, Founder of The Wonderful Life Project: Hospital Culture

11:15 - Group Discussion: Board Issues

12:15 - Lunch

1:00 - Foundation Board Panel

Kent Clymer, Butler County Health Foundation
Tracy Hein, Butler County Health Foundation
Kate Seier, Boone County Health Center Foundation
Angie Stenger, Faith Health Foundation
Laura Troshynski, Great Plains Health Care Foundation

2:30 - Small Group Breakout Discussion

3:15 - Closing Discussion

Cost is $20 per person and includes lunch. Once you submit your registration, we’ll email you an invoice to complete payment.

Join fellow rural hospital leaders, foundation members, and community advocates for a hands-on workshop focused on building stronger, more engaged boards and shaping the future of rural healthcare.

Don’t miss this chance to enhance your skills and connect with fellow professionals in your field!

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Workshop Leaders

At Strawhecker Nonprofit Services, our consultants have decades of experience helping rural hospital fundraisers like you raise the capital needed to make big things happen. You’ll hear from: