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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 […]

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

2024 Year-End Giving Deadlines

As we approach the end of 2024, the Omaha Community Foundation is here to assist with your year-end giving. The timing of your year-end charitable gifts affects your eligibility for […]

Dec 2nd, 2024   Advisors, Donors, News, Philanthropy

Tax Benefits and Community Impact: Open a Donor Advised Fund Before Year-End

Opening a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) at the Omaha Community Foundation before the end of the year offers unique financial and philanthropic advantages. As the end of the calendar year […]

Dec 1st, 2024   Advisors, Grants, News, Philanthropy

Open a Donor Advised Fund Before Year-End for Tax Benefits and Community Impact

Opening a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) at a community foundation before the end of the year offers unique financial and philanthropic advantages. As the end of the calendar year approaches, […]

Nov 19th, 2024   Advisors, Philanthropy

Non-cash assets can be a great giving opportunity

Know which type of asset donation will do the most good in the community and provide you with the biggest tax benefit. There is still time to plan for your […]

Nov 14th, 2024   Advisors, Donors, Knowledge

Six Months After Tornadoes, Recovery Efforts Continue in Nebraska 

When tornadoes struck the Nebraska communities of Bennington, Blair, Waterloo, and Elkhorn on Arbor Day, the devastation was immense. In response, the Omaha Community Foundation (OCF) quickly launched the Nebraska […]

Oct 23rd, 2024   Advisors, Donors, In the Community, News

Staying ahead with key trends and insights for advisors

The Omaha community prioritizes philanthropy. Omaha is ranked in the top 3% of per capita giving in the United States, which means that financial, legal, and tax advisors in our […]

Oct 7th, 2024   Advisors

Where to give to support Hurricane Helene relief and recovery

Hurricane Helene, which made landfall near Perry, Florida, September 26, has left a trail of devastation across multiple states. The storm, one of the largest ever observed in the Gulf […]

Oct 4th, 2024   Advisors, News, Philanthropy

The Smart Way to Give: Donating Appreciated Stock

If you own stock that has increased in value since you purchased it, gifting it to a Donor Advised Fund or Charitable Checkbook® offers benefits that cash donations simply can’t […]

Oct 1st, 2024   Advisors, Donors, 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.