Mike Friend

Mike Friend, a native of Chicago, joined the staff of City Impact in August of 2002 to help with resources as Resource Ministry Director. Prior to joining the team at City Impact, Mike had been the Assistant Director for four years at the Edgerton Explorit Center, Nebraska’s Hands-On Science Center in Aurora, Nebraska, where he was in charge of resource development, public relations and grant writing. Mike completed a battery of courses and received a Certificate in Fundraising Management from the highly regarded Philanthropy School at Indiana University. Mike is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Christian Stewardship Association, BNI and LIBA (Lincoln Independent Business Association) youth committee. He was also a member of the 2005-2006 Leadership Lincoln class. Mike’s wife is a City Impact volunteer mentor and they have four children. Mike is a certified Christian Stewardship Professional (CSP) and Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE).