Keith Schmode, Senior Vice President of Mission Advancement

Keith was named Senior Vice President of Mission Advancement in 2006. Prior to that, he was the Managing Partner for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans in the Nebraska Region. He brings 20 years of social service experience as well as 20 years of financial planning experience to Mosaic.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a Master of Social Work from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Matt Sheffield, Vice President of Resource Development

Omaha, Nebraska

"I am continually amazed by people's benevolence -- that is the reason I choose to work in development. I am privileged to help people identify special connections that provide the opportunity for donors to make transformational gifts. My family is deeply committed to Mosaic's mission and I want to honor the work of those who, for nearly 100 years, have built a loving ministry of serving people with developmental disabilities."

Daniel I. Dittman, Resource Development Consultant

Omaha, Nebraska

"I love being a spokesperson and an advocate for the adults and children that Mosaic serves. It is an honor to work with our many donors and assist them in being a part of our ministry."

David J. Nielsen, Planned Giving Counsel

Omaha, Nebraska

Dave has served as Mosaic's estate and planned giving counsel for 19 years. He is recognized as one of the foremost estate planning counselors in the Midwest. He is a seminar lecturer on estate planning for colleges and charitable organizations across the nation.

He authored "Will you Remember Uncle Sam in Your Will?" and "Helping Others While Helping Yourself." He holds a Bachelor of Science from the United States Air Force Academy, a Juris Doctor from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, and an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from the University of Sioux Falls in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Diana Bishop Ewing, Development Officer

Des Moines, Iowa

"Helping those with developmental disabilities in our society to have a voice and opportunities to be included and supported in our community is a lifetime goal for me."

 

Connie Hanson, Development Officer

Wayne, Nebraska

"Mosaic has such a rich history, and I love telling the story. I feel blessed to be able to visit with family and friends about Mosaic, and I admire all the wonderful folks who support and advocate for our mission -- they are truly the ones who bring wholeness of life for people with disabilities."

Peter J. Bina, Development Officer

Phoenix, Arizona

"The high quality of life at Mosaic depends on its benefactors...those that believe in its mission and values.  My goal is to bring that mission and vision alive to Mosaic's friends and donors by providing them an opportunity to experience the joy of giving to something special and making quality happen everyday."