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

10:00 - Lee Elliott: Optimizing Foundation Performance

11:15 - Group Discussion: Board Issues

12:15 - Lunch and Learn with Colleagues

1:00 - Foundation Board Panel

  • Kent Clymer, Butler County Health

  • Tracy Hein, Butler County Health

  • Kate Seier, Boone County Health Center

  • Angie Stenger, Faith Health

  • Laura Troshynski, Great Plains Health

2:30 - Small Group Breakout Discussion

3:15 - Closing Discussion

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:

Paul J. Strawhecker, ACFRE
Strawhecker Nonprofit Services Principal

Bob Grauman
Nonprofit Fundraising Consultant

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Some of our recent rural hospital clients include:

  • Grape Community Hospitals

  • Howard County Medical Center

  • Johnson County Hospital

  • Kimball Hospital Foundation

  • Tri Valley Health Systems

  • Memorial Community Hospital


For questions or information please contact Bob Grauman

Let’s work together to make a positive impact on rural healthcare!

Bob Grauman, Consultant

Email: Bob@Straw-ns.com

Phone: (402) 556-5785