Why We Serve

TO LOVE OMAHA

"I'm passionate about the divine intersection of marketplace and ministry leaders uniting around a central vision to impact our city."

TO SERVE

JESUS

"Serving with Omaha Leaders has allowed me to use the gifts God has blessed me with to serve His Kingdom."

TO GROW PERSONALLY

"I love how I am growing as a leader by surrounding myself with other leaders. It's true, iron sharpens iron!"

TO FORM NEW RELATIONSHIPS

"I'm interested in meeting new people and surrouding myself with high-level community leaders so I can learn and grow myself."

TO DO WORK THAT MATTERS

"I see the missional passion of the Omaha Leaders team and I want to be a part of it."

Serve with Omaha Leaders

Omaha Leaders is led by a visionary strategic Board of Directors who oversee the diligent work of six committees. Our committees have an important role in helping Omaha Leaders achieve its vision and uphold its mission.

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No significant or sustained time and energy are needed to serve as a committee member. Committee members should be actively involved in the Omaha Leaders community.

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Before you apply to serve with us, please note the following terms on committee membership:

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  1. Committee members are appointed for a one-year or two-year term, with the length of service commitment dependent upon the committee. Members of the Leadership Development Initiatives and Communications Committees serve one-year terms. All other committees request a two-year service commitment. 
     

  2. All members serve as private individuals, rather than as representatives of the state or of specific organizations.
     

  3. Committee members receive no remuneration for service, time, or travel.
     

  4. Committee members are expected to maintain excellent communication with their committee chair, attend at least 75% of committee and board/committee meetings, and provide 48-hour notice if absence is expected at one of these events. Committee members are also highly encouraged to participate in Omaha Leaders' public events, including Leaders Lunches, Mastermind Groups, The Global Leadership Summit, prayer gatherings, and opportunities for city service.
     

  5.  Committee members should also be members of the Omaha Leaders organization. For more information about membership, click here. 
     

  6. Committee members are reviewed annually by their respective committee chair. Reviews will include, but not be limited to, the following components of excellence in committee service:
     

    • upholding all organizational values

    • meeting attendance and participation in OL initiatives

    • execution of role responsibilities

    • providing sound leadership 
       

Following this review, committee members who have demonstrated leadership excellence may be invited to renew their committee service for an additional term. 
 

  7. The Omaha Leaders Board reserves the right to terminate committee membership for cause.

Committees

Chair: Bill Bowes

Committee Service Commitment: 2 years

DEVELOPMENT

The Development Committee leads and oversees activities related to relational capital and influence in the marketplace. This includes strategic relationship building, garnering support and involvement, and increasing the presence and recognition of Omaha Leaders. Fundraising activities fall under this committee.

Chair: Erin Pearson

Vice Chair: Dr. Faye Haggar

Committee Service Commitment: 1 year

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES

The LDI Committees strategizes, coordinates, and plan all events hosted by Omaha Leaders that center on leadership growth and development. This includes our monthly Leaders Lunches, annual Mastermind Groups, and other gatherings specifically including leadership messages, dialogues, and provision of resources to individuals and organizations.

Chair: Toni Clarke

Committee Service Commitment: 2 years

ENGAGEMENT

The Engagement Committee encourages new community leaders to plug in to Omaha Leaders, aligning each with a specific committee role that builds upon their God-given strengths and interests.

Chair: Walt Hooker

Committee Service Commitment: 2 years

CITY GLS

The City GLS Committee serves city movement efforts related to the Global Leadership Summit. This includes but is not limited to promotional efforts, developing partnerships, pursuing new Summit host sites and supporting current Summit host sites, and service opportunities leading up to, during and after the annual Global Leadership Summit in early August.           

Chair: Katelin Knust

Vice Chair: Blair Boncynski

Committee Service Commitment: 1 year

COMMUNICATIONS

The Communications Committee facilitates all branding and promotional efforts for Omaha Leaders. This team oversees our branding, website, all deliverables and templates, email communications, and social media accounts for our organization.

Chair: Andy Dykhouse

Committee Service Commitment: 2 years

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

This committee continuously strives to identify the most pressing needs of leaders in our city and provides advanced opportunities for leaders to unite, collaborate and grow together. They are currently working on launching year-long leadership development cohorts. 

Opportunities to Serve

Omaha Leaders committees meet actively each month and currently have additional service opportunities available for community members who believe in and want to actively support our mission. Here are our current areas of opportunity. It's worth noting that many of these committee roles can be accomplished with excellence in just 1-2 hours each week.

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To learn more about serving with Omaha Leaders, please contact us.

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ORGANIZATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

  • 1 Administrative Director

    • gifted in administrative skills

    • enjoys collaboration and group projects

    • detail-oriented

    • ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
       

  • 1 Tech Director

    • experience in providing technical support​

    • enjoys collaborative problem solving

    • enjoys advising on tech systems and best practice

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To learn more, email Omaha Leaders at info@omahaleaders.com.
 

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DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

  • 2 Membership Directors

    • missionally-minded and able to comfortable articulate passion about the vision of Omaha Leaders

    • comfortable and confident in making a financial "ask"​ of potential donors

    • strong  interpersonal skills
       

  • 1 Membership Coordinator

    • detail-oriented

    • enjoys design and process management
       

To learn more, email Brad von Gillern at membership@omahaleaders.com.
 

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COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

  • 2-3 Social Media Strategists

    • naturally active and engaged on social media​ platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn)

    • interested in curating content of interest to leaders
       

  • 1 Photographer

    • passion for photography and skilled in basic photo editing​

    • committed to attending organization events throughout the year
       

  • 1 Videographer

    • passion for videography and skilled in basic video editing​

    • committed to attending organization events throughout the year
       

  • 1 Email Content Curator

    • experience in or desire to learn skills in distribution list management and communication (MailChimp)​
       

  • 1 Copywriter

    • passionate about crafting language to bring our brand to life
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  • 1 Website Content Manager & Designer

    • committed to regularly updating web content​

    • passionate about maintaining regular communication

    • ability to self-direct and also work collaboratively with a team

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To learn more, email Katelin Knust at communications@omahaleaders.com.
 

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ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE

  • 2 City Serve Coordinators/Promoters

    • passionate about serving God and serving Omaha

    • enjoys collaboration and group projects

    • ability to organize and execute details

    • effective group communication and leadership skills
       

  • 2 Prayer Event Facilitators

    • passionate about the role of prayer in our lives, our businesses, and our city​

    • prepared to lead small group prayer sessions
       

To learn more, email Toni Clarke at toni@assureomaha.com.
 

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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES (EVENTS) COMMITTEE

  • Event Greeters

    • enjoys interacting with other community members

    • is naturally drawn to people and relationship-building

    • dedicated to helping every event attendee feel like a part of our community

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To learn more, email Erin Pearson at erin@centersphere.com.

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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS COMMITTEE

  • Community Liaisons

    • ​enjoys interacting and connecting with other community members​

    • passionate about mobilizing marketplace leaders

    • dedicated to personally investing into the growth of other rising leaders
       

To learn more, email Andy Dykhouse at andyd@camprivercrest.org.

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"Omaha Leaders cares about our city and the people living in it. I love to serve with this team because I know I'm serving with others who care about Omaha and its people."

Tashiara

Leadership Development Initiatives Committee