When: Saturday 4/18/2026, 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
Duration: 60 minutes
Presenter: Jenni Eickelberg and Greg Vanderberg
Room: Portia/Wisteria
Hear from leaders at Thrivent and U.S. Venture as they share how their organizations are creating real community impact through innovative partnerships. You’ll also gain practical tips for inspiring more corporate support for the causes that matter most. Don’t miss this energizing, action‑oriented session!
Jenni Eickelberg has proudly worked at Thrivent for 25 years. As the Corporate Responsibility Manager for the Fox Cities, she builds meaningful partnerships, supports community initiatives, and helps people find purpose through service. She previously served as a Rotarian for three years, an experience that deepened her commitment to community impact. Jenni has volunteered with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Pillars, Make A Wish, United Way, and served on several nonprofit boards. Volunteering is her love language—her way of staying grounded and connected. She holds an MBA from UW–Oshkosh and a BS in Biology/Chemistry from UW–Stevens Point. Jenni and her husband, Jeff, live in Combined Locks with their sons, Joren and Edison, and their two energetic cats, Tuna and KitKat. Outside of work, she is the food editor for Appleton Monthly Magazine, runs the Food for Thought Fox Valley Facebook page, loves board games, and is a firm believer in the power of collaboration to drive change.
Greg Vandenberg is Director of Giving and Community Engagement at U.S. Venture, Inc., where he has led the company’s philanthropic strategy and community investment efforts since 2015. He oversees initiatives focused on reducing poverty, strengthening nonprofit capacity, and advancing regional well-being across Wisconsin and beyond. His work includes guiding major grantmaking through the U.S. Venture/Schmidt Family Foundation and advancing collaborative, place-based efforts to end poverty in Northeast Wisconsin through the U.S. Venture Open. With more than 20 years of experience in philanthropy and nonprofit leadership, Greg is known for his strategic vision, collaborative leadership style, and commitment to addressing the root causes of poverty. He actively partners with regional funding collaboratives to support upstream solutions that advance education, economic stability, social connectedness, and mental and physical health. Previously, Greg held leadership roles at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Life Promotions, and Franciscan Publishers and Printers. He holds a BS in Communication from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point and an AA&S from the University of Wisconsin–Fox Valley.