Becky Pollock Receives 2024 Butterfield Leadership Award

The Steve Butterfield Leadership Award honors the late Nelnet co-founder’s spirit and impact, and celebrates Nelnet’s commitment to service. Learn more about 2024 winner Becky Pollock and discover how she embodies the award’s values.

Communicating openly and honestly

Madison Office Supports Charities With ‘Nominate a Nonprofit’

Each quarter, Madison associates can nominate a local charity whose mission aligns with one of the Charitable Contribution Committee’s focus areas. Four organizations are randomly selected quarterly to receive a $250 donation from Nelnet.

Creating an awesome work environment

Nelnet Responds to Tornado Aftermath

When tornadoes ripped through Nebraska and other Plains states on Friday, April 26, Nelnet’s executive team decided to engage in relief efforts. Learn what Nelnet is doing to help—and how you can support them with your contributions.

Creating an awesome work environment

Matching Gifts Offers Associates Double Donation Power

Nelnet’s Matched Giving program is putting thousands of dollars of giving power in the hands of associates around the world. Learn how.

Giving back to the communities in which we live and work

Focus on the Nelnet Scholars Program

The Nelnet Scholars Program rewards academic excellence and acknowledges financial need, granting scholarships to children and dependents of Nelnet associates to make educational dreams possible.

Creating an awesome work environment

BEACON Shines Light for Nelnet Associates

Education and community are the primary goals for BEACON, the Nelnet associate resource group that supports Black associates and their allies.

Creating an awesome work environment

Nelnet Associate Tod Fenner is Promoted to Brigadier General

Discover how Nelnet Diversified Services IT Director Tod Fenner, recently promoted to Brigadier General, leads through learning to maintain effectiveness in his civlitan and military roles and his personal life.

Creating an awesome work environment

Nelnet Raises $1,041,657 for United Way

Every year, Nelnet hosts a company-wide United Way campaign where associates team up to help communities where they live and work. All donations go directly to the local United Way organizations in the communities where our participating associates reside.

Giving back to the communities in which we live and work

Nelnet Delivers Upgrades for the Boys and Girls Club

See how Nelnet turned unused office items into a renewed office space for the Boys and Girls Club of Lincoln/Lancaster County.

Giving back to the communities in which we live and work