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The Hope Venture

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Causes: Economic Development, International, International Agricultural Development, International Development, International Economic Development, International Relief, Microfinance

Mission: We are on an adventure to bring hope and dignity to the most disadvantaged people in the world.

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43 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

carinaswanson Donor

Rating: 5

11/07/2023

The Hope Venture is full of passionate, intelligent, and humble people who make great change by engaging the local Lincoln community. I highly recommend partnering with The Hope Venture -- you will get to see your impact first hand and feel part of the team while doing so!!

Brad07Sull Volunteer

Rating: 5

11/07/2023

The Hope Venture is an incredible non-profit. I love how transparent their finances are. They are a collection of the most generous, humble and kind hearted people. I love the way they allow me opportunities to bring hope to the hurting world.

ingrid.f Volunteer

Rating: 5

11/06/2023

I got the opportunity to work as a Project Finance Intern with the organization under the guidance of the Project Manager. Although working with numbers can be stressful at times, it is through the crunching of numbers that I got to learn more about the significance of each project, and the impact it has on the people. I am really enjoying my time at The Hope Venture; the people are wonderful, the culture is great, and it has just been a great experience overall.

aedwards1039 Board Member

Rating: 5

11/06/2023

Hope Venture is the real deal. Genuinely and deeply impacting people all around the world. They know how to love people well and have fun doing it! Grateful for the worldwide impact!

ckorte Volunteer

Rating: 5

11/06/2023

The Hope Venture, give me the opportunity to go overseas and learn more about the world. And in my journey, they have helped me realize, so I can be part of something bigger by helping people overseas. It is change the way I look at my life in the world.

MeghH Board Member

Rating: 5

11/06/2023

The Hope Venture continues to come alongside local leaders in a variety of countries to serve people and communities with the highest integrity and transparency I’ve yet to see in any other organization. They don’t just walk out projects, they know people by name and can tell you real people’s stories not because they are reporters but because they enter into genuine relationship with people. They lead by example, people are noticing and want to be a part of it, lives are being changed and people are healing through relationship.

raraben Board Member

Rating: 5

11/06/2023

Love the 100% model, so I can choose to either help with admin expenses or directly to a program.

I started by sponsoring a HS student in Kenya. Then got asked to join the board. The staff is great people and the more I learn the more I respect the organization and helping to get people out of the extreme poverty cycle.

mollyburgher Board Member

Rating: 5

11/06/2023

The Hope Venture is a wonderful non-profit. They have a 100% model where 100% of money given toward a specific project actually goes 100% toward that project. They can do this because they have Backbone donors that cover the cost of the staff and other operating costs. It is the most honest way to run a non-profit. All their projects are vetted and checked up upon to make sure the money is being used responsibly. I highly recommend them!

JohnKroeker Board Member

Rating: 5

11/06/2023

Hope Venture does a fantastic job of helping bring hope and dignity to those less fortunate here and around the world. Happy to participate in their mission!

Amber-Davis Donor

Rating: 5

11/01/2023

The Hope Venture is an amazing non-profit that makes me feel like even though I’m living in the middle of a Nebraska, I’m helping impoverished people all over the world. It reminds me that my charitable giving locally has —actual—global impact. It’s exciting to be a part of an organization that is doing amazing things. I feel great about giving financially to The Hope Venture, because all of the money goes where I want it to. I donate to their “backbone” team, and that money goes to running the organization, and I sponsor a student and that money goes directly to her schooling costs. There’s just a lot of transparency, is what I’m trying to say, and I like that. They also produce amazing videos and send out high quality mailings to show the impact they are having. Thank you, Hope Venture!

CarliH Donor

Rating: 5

10/31/2023

I love The Hope Venture's transparency and attention to detail in everything they do. From the grand events they put on to my monthly email receipt for sponsoring a student, I feel seen by The Hope Venture and like I can trust them with my funds.

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Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/25/2020

The Hope Venture is the most solid and transparent organization I've ever seen. The people there are so FUN and truly let the Lord lead. Such a gem!

Ptruong Donor

Rating: 5

10/30/2023

Knowing where your funds are going is important to me when I'm donating. Many people want to make a difference and The Hope Venture gives many opportunities to do that. They are growing and continuing to try to improve the impact they are making. I am happy to be a part of what they do.

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Donor

Rating: 5

10/04/2022

Ever since I discovered The Hope Venture, I've loved their cause. They provide such a great experience as a donor and have gone to great lengths to make us feel included. Simple things such as Thank You texts really do go a long way. I am excited to keep supporting this organization for years to come.

kacieheidbrink Donor

Rating: 5

10/27/2023

The Hope Venture has taught me what it truly means to show someone dignity. They have shown me the ways generosity can make a real difference in someone's life all the way around the globe while still making it fun and bringing everyone joy in the process. They care and invest not only for so many lives overseas, but also desire real change in the hearts of people right here in Lincoln, NE.

james_peregrine Donor

Rating: 5

10/23/2023

I have been a donor at The Hope Venture for around 3 years now. I am impressed by the amount of effort put in to make sure that donors know where their funds are going. Additionally, as a student sponsor it is amazing to get to hear from the student(s) you sponsor.

mkuehl Donor

Rating: 5

10/02/2022

The Hope Venture is an amazing nonprofit. They care about the whole person—their physical, mental, and spiritual needs. They love Jesus and want others to know and love Him as well. I am grateful for the opportunity to partner with them.

blakejohnson Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/01/2022

This non profit does an incredible job at helping ordinary people change lives all the way around the world. They have a lot of community based fundraisers that are not only fun but life changing for so many people. One of my favorite things about them is their unique 100% model. This means 100% of the money you donate goes straight to the cause, not overhead costs. I love the hope venture and would highly recommend getting involved!

SnowDazeLincoln Volunteer

Rating: 5

09/28/2022

The Hope Venture seeks out opportunities to incorporate small and local business into everything they do. Their events are incredible and the work they do through local overseas partners in inspiring beyond belief! Would always recommend them.

sbeukelman Volunteer

Rating: 5

09/28/2022

Every aspect of what The Hope Venture does is so incredibly selfless and a true reflection of God's heart for his people. It has been a joy to be part of something that is making such an incredible impact across the nations!

jena.cruse23 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

09/26/2022

The Hope Venture is a truly amazing non-profit that is working so hard to reach disadvantaged people around the globe, all by having super fun events here in Lincoln, Nebraska that encourage generosity from local supporters. I had the opportunity to travel to Kenya with this organization and see the difference it is making first-hand and I will forever remember that experience. I’m truly grateful for everything this organization stands for and strives to be.

theaanne Donor

Rating: 5

09/26/2022

The Hope Venture is awesome!! My family has supported them for as long as I can remember and it’s been incredible to see the life changing work they do. They are great at engaging their community in projects and inviting others to make a difference, too. They are great people with big hearts that want to do good:)

jrowen Donor

Rating: 5

09/23/2022

I have worked with The Hope Venture for many years now. They do an excellent job of creating community, improving peoples' lives, and advocating generosity towards less fortunate people. They are a wonderful organization!

Overthebartel Donor

Rating: 5

09/23/2022

In over 7 years of being involved with The Hope Venture I have never once been unsure of their heart to help people that have some of the most obvious (yet often ignored) needs in the world. I will continue to support and attend everything they do!

RubyLenzen Volunteer

Rating: 5

09/23/2022

Great people with a great mission! I love their willingness to serve and impact their local and overseas communities! Their consistent, intentional communication and enthusiasm provide excellent volunteering experiences! Also, I admire their "100%" model, which ensures that 100% of your donation goes directly towards the project you donated to. I highly recommend you check them out!

samroth5 Donor

Rating: 5

09/22/2022

The Hope Venture is as pure of a non-profit as you’ll find. They bring hope to some of the most disadvantaged people in the world by meeting educational and medical needs while sharing the love of Jesus. I’ve seen it first hand at their projects in India. All of their projects are led by locals who love and live sacrificially. And ONE HUNDRED PERCENT of your donation goes directly to these projects because of The Hope Venture’s unique model! Check them out and I promise you will be encouraged.

mattdovnik48 Volunteer

Rating: 5

09/22/2022

My experience has been nothing but great, the community is so nice and genuine and not afraid to talk to new people and make then feel like family I love helping out with them and hope to continue to do so

lindseyallg Donor

Rating: 5

08/06/2021

The Hope Venture is so incredible! They are doing important work to bring hope to those who need it most. The staff is so fun, compassionate & humble. I love everything they do & what they stand for! A great organization

eaeucker Donor

Rating: 5

08/06/2021

The Hope Venture is amazing! They are so genuine and transparent in what they do. I love their model—not only do they partner with ministries and organizations in the countries they serve, but they also ensure 100% of donations go to their designated program. Their staff is humble and compassionate and they work to bring hope and dignity to everyone they serve and interact with. I know I can fully trust Hope Venture with my support!

jhoran Donor

Rating: 5

10/30/2020

The Hope Venture is an incredible organization changing lives through education and health initiatives . I love how you can personally sponsor specific children and the Hope Venture does an incredible job of helping you feel connected to your sponsored child through communication and updates. They also do a terrific job of using the funds they receive to go directly to their programs. It is an amazing organization run by amazing people!!!

meadow Donor

Rating: 5

10/30/2020

I am very impressed with the Hope Venture organization. Their staff have compassionate hearts to help hurting people. Their various projects provide hope to people. it is so important to help our citizens throughout the world.
I attended the Night for Hope fundraiser in October. The staff was able to navigate through all of the logistics of doing an outdoor event this year. I commend them for having a very professional, motivating event while providing a Covid safe environment.

Karin E.2 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/30/2020

The Hope Venture’s mission and staff inspire the Lincoln community. I love feeling like a small piece of it :)

Avery J. Donor

Rating: 5

10/29/2020

The Hope Venture goes above and beyond to help bring hope and comfort to those in need. Not only are they active in the lives of their international partners, but they are a light in the lives of their local community in Lincoln, Nebraska.

skyler.schwaninger Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/29/2020

I've been involved with The Hope Venture for many years, and the work they do is incredible. They are creative and fun yet humble in their approach to how they impact peoples lives. They are on a mission to bring hope and dignity to people around the world and that's what they do day in and day out.

adoc Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/29/2020

I love the Hope Venture! The leadership and staff are awesome! They have such passion and spirit around the work they do. I love that they work directly with members of the communities their serving to make sure the money and resources donated are being used to properly support that population. I also think their student sponsorship program is sweet! Sponsors get direct communication from their student! So cool!

Matthew A.2 Donor

Rating: 5

10/29/2020

The Hope Venture is a nonprofit unlike many others that I've seen. Their goal is to provide hope and diginity to those around the world who make less than $1 dollar a day, a group of people who are largely forgotten about in this world. And they do so by helping the local people who are already over there working for those around them. They bring hope and support to those who are already doing good work, and to me that creates a perfect way to help lift others up.

Hopeful1263 Board Member

Rating: 5

10/29/2020

Blessed to be part of this awesome non-profit in Lincoln, NE that feeds and educates some of the most disadvantaged people in the world. The staff are passionate about fulfilling the mission set before them, and have a lot of fun along the way. With its 100% model every dollar given goes directly to projects overseas.

Kacie H. Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/28/2020

I have felt personally touched by this organization in that they have sought me out as a college student at a large university and made me feel like I can be a part of the life-change that they promote. They are true to their mission of bringing hope and dignity to the most disadvantaged people in the world by hosting events, through their student sponsorship program, and other things through their social media. I have always felt like they cared about me on an individual level and like a part of their community through their events like the Run for Hope or the Night for Hope. I never feel emotionally manipulated or pressured to donate and they are adamant about finding creative and fun ways to fundraise throughout the year.

acsmitty22 Donor

Rating: 5

10/28/2020

There are so many things I love about this nonprofit. Obviously the first thing is what they do but almost equally important is how they do it. The Hope Venture has an awesome model that every dollar I give it goes directly to projects. That is super encouraging for me knowing that my money is helping overseas! They have so many opportunities to get involved whether that is sponsoring a student in Uganda monthly, running miles for backups for children in India who need to go to school, or volunteering at an event they hold. The Hope Venture makes it easy to get involved and they make you feel like you are apart of the change (which is true)! They never pressure you but encourage you to take steps to help! Last, they have an incredibly kind staff that is easy to work with! I love The Hope Venture, I love what they do, and I love how they do it!

calebpetersenvolunteers Volunteer

Rating: 5

09/13/2019

I got the opportunity to help stuff envelopes for the Hope Venture! It was a really fun experience, and it was special to get to be a part of making a difference around the world, just by volunteering a couple hours!

chatenedgren Donor

Rating: 5

09/06/2019

The Hope Venture is a great organization that works to end the suffering of people in need. Their mission is not only something they believe in, but is something that they act on. I believe that is what makes The Hope Venture a great organization.

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Matthew R.2 Volunteer

Rating: 5

09/06/2019

The Hope Venture has a very driven focus to bring help to those who need it most. I really love how they look for tangible ways to help change people's lives.

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Katie H.8 Volunteer

Rating: 5

09/06/2019

Their 100% model is so unique and I love their commitment to being transparent and partnering with trust partners.

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