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Celebrating the 2024 Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP®) Graduates 

This year, 15 people took part in the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® (CAP®) program, bringing the total number of CAP® advisors locally to 180. These professionals are actively shaping the […]

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Clients are happier when they are giving back, so why aren’t more financial advisors talking about it?

Financial advisors often share that their happiest clients are those who incorporate charitable giving into their financial and estate plans. Whether this phenomenon is due to philanthropy itself or the […]

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How to Support Wildfire Relief Efforts in Los Angeles County 

As wildfires continue to devastate communities in Los Angeles County and beyond, thousands of families, businesses, and first responders need immediate assistance. If you would like to contribute to the […]

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Community Interest Funds accepting 2025 applications from Omaha nonprofits, neighborhood groups

The Omaha Community Foundation is accepting applications for the 2025 Community Interest Funds grant program from January 1 through 11:59 p.m. March 1. These five resident-led grant programs support nonprofit […]

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The Endow Iowa Advantage Keeps Wealth in the State 

The Iowa Economic Development Authority has announced a proposal that includes eliminating the Endow Iowa tax credit program. If approved, money currently appropriated for the Endow Iowa program will be […]

Feb 14th, 2025   Advisors, Southwest Iowa

Celebrating the 2024 Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP®) Graduates 

This year, 15 people took part in the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® (CAP®) program, bringing the total number of CAP® advisors locally to 180. These professionals are actively shaping the […]

Feb 14th, 2025   Advisors

Introducing the 2025 Nonprofit Success Series

The Omaha Community Foundation is excited to launch the 2025 Nonprofit Success Series—a collection of workshops designed to equip nonprofit leaders, board members, and advisors with essential knowledge, tools, and strategies […]

Feb 4th, 2025   Grants, In the Community, Nonprofits

Guide to Reviewing Grant Applications

To learn how to review grant applications in the Omaha Community Foundation system, please watch this instructional video.  

Jan 30th, 2025   Philanthropy

Key Legislative Updates for Advisors

As the new year and a new administration unfold, potential changes in tax policy may impact your clients’ charitable planning. Here’s a quick refresher on the key issues and how […]

Jan 21st, 2025   Philanthropy

Clients are happier when they are giving back, so why aren’t more financial advisors talking about it?

Financial advisors often share that their happiest clients are those who incorporate charitable giving into their financial and estate plans. Whether this phenomenon is due to philanthropy itself or the […]

Jan 21st, 2025   Advisors, Philanthropy

Bridging Generations: How Financial Advisors Help Families Harness Wealth for Philanthropy

As the greatest wealth transfer in history unfolds, accountants and other financial advisors are increasingly tasked with guiding families through the complexities of using generational wealth for charitable giving. It […]

Jan 9th, 2025   Advisors

How to Support Wildfire Relief Efforts in Los Angeles County 

As wildfires continue to devastate communities in Los Angeles County and beyond, thousands of families, businesses, and first responders need immediate assistance. If you would like to contribute to the […]

Jan 9th, 2025   Knowledge, News

Community Interest Funds accepting 2025 applications from Omaha nonprofits, neighborhood groups

The Omaha Community Foundation is accepting applications for the 2025 Community Interest Funds grant program from January 1 through 11:59 p.m. March 1. These five resident-led grant programs support nonprofit […]

Dec 31st, 2024   News, Nonprofits

Tax credits allocated for 2024 – Plan to maximize your charitable giving with Endow Iowa in 2025

As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect on the impact of the Endow Iowa Tax Credit program, which has leveraged over $300 million in gifts to permanent endowment funds […]

Dec 18th, 2024   Philanthropy

Join the Giving

You can help us strengthen our community, and we can help you make your giving more effective. Be a part of the good we’re growing by contributing to one of our funds or opening your own philanthropic fund.