The 2025 Nonprofit Workshop Series is designed to strengthen nonprofit capacity, build community trust, and provide valuable insights into key topics identified by local organizations. Hosted by the Omaha Community Foundation in partnership with nonprofit experts, these workshops cover essential areas such as grant writing, financial management, strategic planning, and more. Whether you attended a session or want to catch up on what was covered, this page serves as a hub for presentations, key takeaways, and links to register for future sessions.
Past Workshop Presentations & Recaps
OCF 101: Understanding the Omaha Community Foundation
Date: February 11
This session introduced nonprofits, board members, and financial advisors to the Omaha Community Foundation’s role in supporting local organizations. Participants gained insights into available funding opportunities, donor-advised funds, and strategies to strengthen collaboration with OCF.
Agency Funding: Building Financial Stability
Date: March 11
This workshop focused on equipping nonprofits with tools to strengthen financial stability through endowments, emergency funds, and strategic banking relationships. Participants learned how to prepare for future funding needs and explore OCF’s financial support options.
Fiscal Sponsorship Fundamentals
Date: April 10th
This workshop focused on helping nonprofit leaders, board members, and community groups understand the structure and benefits of fiscal sponsorship. Participants explored key elements such as roles, agreements, financial oversight, and how this model can support emerging projects or initiatives without 501(c)(3) status.
Winning Grants
Date: May 20th
This workshop provided a practical overview of fiscal sponsorship, including the roles, responsibilities, and agreements involved in the model. Led by One Omaha and The Foundry Community, the session helped attendees explore how fiscal sponsorship can support nonprofit growth, expand community impact, and provide financial and administrative structure for emerging projects.
Register for Upcoming Workshops
Join us for the next sessions in the 2025 Nonprofit Workshop Series and continue building knowledge and connections to support your mission.
Navigating Funder Relationships to Sustain Support
📅 Date & Time: June 17, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Goodwill Retail Store & Donation Center, 4805 N 72nd St, Omaha, NE 68134
📝 Format: In-Person | Lunch Provided
Strong relationships with funders are key to long-term sustainability and deeper impact. This interactive session—led by Tessa Barney, Director of Philanthropic Services at the Omaha Community Foundation—will cover strategies for donor recognition, communicating outcomes effectively, framing operating support requests, and low-cost tools for prospect research. You’ll also learn how to leverage OCF’s donor network and referral systems.
More Upcoming Workshops
- Strategic Planning – July TBD
- Non-Discrimination Statements – August TBD
- Nonprofit Finances – September TBD
- Nonprofit Business Models – October TBD
- Participatory Grantmaking – November TBD
- Nonprofit Lifecycle – December TBD