OpenSky Policy Institute

We totaled up the offline and online donations for Give to Lincoln and we're THRILLED to announce that we surpassed our $40,000 goal! Your generosity is humbling and motivates us to work even harder during this interim period for a Nebraska where everyone can thrive.

If you are looking for additional ways to support OpenSky Policy Institute, feel free to reach out to our Development Manager, Lauren at [email protected]

ICYMI: We're hiring!

If you love nerding out over numbers and parsing through policy, this is the job for you! Learn more and find application instructions here: https://openskypolicy.org/career-opportunities/

There’s been $71,513,136,594 worth of General Fund appropriations since Fiscal year 2010-11, the year that OpenSky began our mission. OpenSky has analyzed every penny of that sum over these 15 years and, through the $71.5 billion, provided trusted data to help lawmakers and Nebraskans adopt sound policy, because everyone deserves a chance at the Good Life.

With your help, we'll lay a solid foundation for the next 15 years! Give now during Give to Lincoln and help us earn a greater share of matching funds and reach our $40,000 goal. We're so close, and there are just a few hours left!

Give here: https://givetolincoln.com/nonprofits/opensky-policy-institute

Wow - what a turn out! We asked for your support, and you showed up. Thanks to our community, we're within reach of our Give to Lincoln Day goal of $40,000 to support our efforts on behalf of all Nebraskans. We just need to raise $4,795 before midnight TONIGHT and we'll meet our goal.

Every dollar counts towards the matching funds, and will:
☑️Support policy research that shapes Nebraska's future
☑️Help provide comprehensive analyis of tax and budget policies
☑️Empower our work toward sustainable, equitable K-12 education funding for all Nebraska children
☑️Bolster our work to maintain a strong safety net for our neighbors

Give here before midnight to support OpenSky: https://givetolincoln.com/nonprofits/opensky-policy-institute

One more sleep until Give to Lincoln Day!!

We are humbled by the generosity shown by so many of you so far, and motivated to work even harder in pursuit of our vision of a Nebraska where everyone can thrive. You can make your donation and help us reach our goal of raising $40,000 any time before midnight tomorrow...and it will go even further! Your donations help OpenSky unlock matching funds from the Lincoln Community Foundation. But hurry! Matching funds are available until midnight tomorrow! https://givetolincoln.com/nonprofits/opensky-policy-institute

OpenSky Policy Institute is seeking applicants for a Policy Analyst role! Join a team with a vision for a Nebraska where everyone can thrive, conducting research and analysis relevant to the organization’s public policy agenda within our education finance and local government finance portfolios.

Read the full job description and instructions for applying here: https://openskypolicy.org/careers/policy-analyst/

Yesterday, the OpenSky team welcomed legislative candidates from across the state to participate in a Candidate Education Session. Whether joining us in person or virtually, candidates heard from the state's leading experts on budgets, education funding and more. Thank you to all who joined!

Are you an individual who receives health care under Medicaid and wondering how new work requirements rolled out in Nebraska will impact you? Our friends at Nebraska Appleseed have pubished a comprehensive guide, including links to local resources you may need to make sure you have coverage. Check it out here: https://neappleseed.org/medicaidwr

We've said it before and we'll say it again: Private school vouchers are budget busters. With Nebraska's budget already strained, it's important to be vigilant with the rollout of federal voucher policies in Nebraska. You can count on OpenSky to present the facts and fallout.

As Budgets Tighten, Some State Lawmakers Reconsider Costly Private School Vouchers In the face of historic cuts to federal support for states, some state lawmakers are considering shifting spending priorities away from school voucher programs.