Banks Back First Responders

Nebraska Wildfires
As of March 18, 2026, four wildfires (Morrill, Cottonwood, Anderson Bridge and Road 203) have destroyed over 827,000 acres across Nebraska, according to USA TODAY's data.

Banks Back First Responders Fund
To assist in relieving the burden placed on first responders and fire departments, the Nebraska Bankers Association has established the Banks Back First Responders fund. The NBA will work with the Nebraska State Volunteer Firefighters Association (NSVFA) to ensure dollars raised provide a wide range of assistance to organizations in need.

Financial Contributions

• Contributions to the fund can be made by credit card or check. If donating via credit card, please click the "Donate Now" button below.
• To ensure donations are tax deductible, please make checks out to the Nebraska Bankers Association Foundation, PO Box 80008, Lincoln, NE 68501. Memos on donation checks should read "Banks Back NE Fund."
• The NBA will absorb all credit card processing fees to ensure 100% of every donation will go directly to the disaster relief effort.

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“We are overwhelmed with concern for our communities suffering from this tragedy. Throughout the past few days, we have been contacted multiple times by our Nebraska banking family asking what can be done to help. We hope that through establishing the Banks Back First Responders’ fund, we can assist our fire departments and first responders’ needs." - Richard Baier, NBA president and CEO

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NBA Foundation Background
Formed in 1990, the Nebraska Bankers Association Foundation (NBAF) is a key philanthropic arm of the NBA. Originally founded to provide scholarships and higher education support, the NBAF has expanded to include other priorities such as human trafficking prevention, financial literacy education and promotion, the NBA robbery reward fund, the Trailblazer Award for women in banking, natural disaster recovery efforts and next generation banker engagement. Quite simply, the NBAF strives to have a positive impact on our state and the banking industry. Foundation initiatives reward, educate and inspire current and potential bankers while fostering increased community support and engagement.

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For More Information Contact:
Gisela Jundt, Director of Communications & Marketing