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Supporting Nebraska Communities During the 2026 Wildfire Response

As Nebraska communities continue to face a historic wildfire season, local advisors are hearing from clients who want to help in meaningful, effective ways. Nearly 100 volunteer fire departments across […]

Apr 17th, 2026   Advisors

What the 2025 Annual DAF Report Reveals for Omaha 

At the Omaha Community Foundation, our role goes beyond granting money to nonprofits. We help donors make informed decisions about how and when their generosity can have the greatest impact. […]

Apr 16th, 2026   Advisors, Knowledge, News

A Conversation with Jerry O’Doherty, CPA Advisor and OCF Fundholder 

Your clients rely on your guidance to make important financial decisions. When it comes to charitable giving, the Omaha Community Foundation can partner with you to simplify their giving and […]

Apr 6th, 2026   Advisors

Celebrating the 2025 Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP®) Graduates 

On February 11, the Omaha Community Foundation celebrated the 2025 class of Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® (CAP®) graduates, welcoming a new group of leaders into one of the strongest philanthropic […]

Feb 18th, 2026   Advisors, News

Building a Habit of Giving That Grows Over Time

A Q&A with Karen Pesek, Director of Finance at Pesek Law  Your clients rely on your guidance to make important financial decisions. When it comes to charitable giving, we can […]

Dec 15th, 2025   Advisors

How the OBBBA Could Impact Year-End Charitable Giving

Deyna Rouse, Assistant Professor of Practice, Creighton’s Heider College of Business Vanessa Denney, Vice President of Donor & Philanthropic Services, Omaha Community Foundation With the passage of Public Law 119-21, […]

Dec 15th, 2025   Advisors

Starting the Conversation: Philanthropy Across Generations 

For many Omaha families, giving back is part of their identity, something learned from previous generations and passed on to the next. Teaching and practicing philanthropy as a family can solidify family […]

Dec 3rd, 2025   Advisors

Make the Most of Your Year-End Giving 

As the year draws to a close, the Omaha Community Foundation (OCF) is here to help you maximize your charitable impact while meeting important tax and giving deadlines. Whether you plan to […]

Dec 3rd, 2025   Advisors, Philanthropy

How Local Giving Powers Omaha: A Conversation with Vanessa Denney

  Trenton Magid and guest cohost Dave Fanslau, the City of Omaha’s director of planning, sat down with Vanessa Denney, vice president of donor and philanthropic services at the Omaha […]

Dec 1st, 2025   Advisors, In the Community, Philanthropy

Southwest Iowa 2025 Year-End Giving Deadlines

As we approach the end of 2025, the Community Foundations of Southwest Iowa is here to assist with your year-end giving. The timing of your year-end charitable gifts affects your […]

Nov 19th, 2025   Advisors, Donors, News, Philanthropy

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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.