John Soukup Joins Catholic Social Services as New Development Officer
Following more than a decade of working in the development and financial services industry, John Soukup of Lincoln is now the development officer for Catholic Social Services (CSS) of Southern Nebraska (www.csshope.org). Soukup will pursue and manage aspects of donor prospecting, cultivation, and stewardship in accordance with the mission of CSS.
“I have been blessed to have opportunities in my professional career to serve the community in a variety of ways. I pray that experience will contribute to the important work of Catholic Social Services,” said Soukup, who most recently worked as a field agent for Knights of Columbus Insurance for nearly nine years. Prior to that, he was station director for Spirit Catholic Radio in Lincoln. “When you trust God and His will for your life, anything can happen. I am honored and humbled to follow His gentle tug in this direction.”
Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska provides food pantry services, emergency services including rent and utility assistance, disaster relief, refugee and immigration services, St. Gianna Women’s Homes, and a clinical and family counseling program. Founded in 1932, CSS serves all individuals across the 24,000 square miles in southern Nebraska, regardless of faith. For more information, visit www.csshope.org or call (402) 474-1600.