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KVC Nebraska is a private, nonprofit organization that provides a variety of programs and services to meet the diverse needs of Nebraskans.
Our mission is to enrich and enhance the lives of Nebraska youth, individuals and families.
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We offer a variety of programs and services to meet the diverse needs of children, youth, adults and families. We accept referrals from the State of Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Nebraska Juvenile Probation, and parents and caregivers.
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KVC Nebraska provides a variety of resources to help educate the community about child welfare, foster parenting, caring for individuals with disabilities, healthy brain development and more.
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Wendy Hamilton
About Wendy Hamilton
Wendy Hamilton is the Regional Director of Development at KVC Nebraska. She holds a Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Management and brings a relationship-centered approach to fundraising, leadership and community engagement.
Professional Role and Leadership
As Regional Director of Development, Wendy leads and expands KVC Nebraska’s fundraising efforts by cultivating relationships with corporate and individual supporters. Through meaningful donor engagement, cross-departmental collaboration and innovative strategy, she drives initiatives that support KVC’s mission and diversify revenue streams.
Wendy believes strong leadership starts with surrounding yourself with talented people and learning from others. Early in her career, a mentor shared advice that continues to shape her leadership philosophy: “You must surround yourself with people who are better than you.” Wendy carries that mindset into her work and relationships, recognizing that everyone has something valuable to contribute.
Her top Gallup strengths are Context, Consistency, Analytical, Developer and Belief.
Learn more about leadership strengths at the Gallup Strengths Center.
Key Credentials and Achievements
- Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Management
- Certificate in Fundraising Management from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
- Graduate of LeadDIVERSITY, Leadership Omaha and New Leaders Council Omaha
- Recipient of the Social Justice Award from Temple Israel
- Named a Ten Outstanding Young Omahan (TOYO)
Favorite KVC Value
Wendy’s favorite KVC value centers on helping people. She says the heart of KVC’s work is serving others, and that mission motivates her every day.
Life Outside Work
Outside of work, Wendy enjoys relaxing at home with her “ginormous” dog.
Recommended Read
You Belong Here: Become a Shared Living Provider in Nebraska
This blog highlights the impact Shared Living Providers make by creating meaningful, person-centered support for adults with disabilities across Nebraska.
Wendy’s Message on Supporting Our Mission
“If I weren’t employed at KVC and the stars aligned, I would love to be a Shared Living Provider. As the caregiver to a person with a disability, I am all too familiar with the need for additional person-centered resources in our community, especially for adults. If I could help fill that gap, I would do it in a heartbeat!”