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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

Strategic Giving Through Stock Donations: Insights from Katie Vogel at the Omaha Community Foundation 

For private business owners, giving stock can be a powerful strategy to achieve both charitable and business succession goals. Katie Vogel, Director of Donor Services at the Omaha Community Foundation, […]

Sep 11th, 2024   Advisors

From farm to philanthropy: The power of donating crops

Donating crops is a timeless tradition that transcends generations – from giving what you could to neighbors, to growing Victory Gardens, to a modern approach of donating directly through your […]

Aug 10th, 2024   Advisors, Donors

OCF launches new online fundholder portal

We are thrilled to announce that we launched a new online fundholder portal, designed to enhance users’ experiences with the Omaha Community Foundation. With the easier-to-use and mobile-friendly platform, fundholders […]

Jul 29th, 2024   Advisors, Donors, News, Philanthropy

Omaha Community Foundation welcomes four new board members

We are excited to welcome four new members to the Omaha Community Foundation Board of Directors. They serve their community in both business and philanthropy, embodying our mission to create […]

Jun 21st, 2024   Advisors, Donors, In the Community, News

Corporate Philanthropy: A Guide for Company Leaders

As a financial professional, you know that charitable giving can be an important part of an individual’s or family’s financial and estate plans. But it is also important to remember […]

Jun 21st, 2024   Advisors, Philanthropy

Kaplan makes an impact locally and worldwide with support from Omaha Community Foundation

Gary and Sally Kaplan shared partnership of quiet philanthropy—both were presidents of Temple Israel for a time, and Gary worked in the financial field while Sally dedicated herself to social […]

Jun 14th, 2024   Advisors, Donors, In the Community, News, Our Culture, Philanthropy

Denney promoted to Vice President of Philanthropic & Donor Services

Since our founding in 1982, the Omaha Community Foundation has grown from a small collective of donors into a regional thought leader that provides exceptional local leadership, philanthropic expertise and […]

May 22nd, 2024   Advisors, Donors, News, Philanthropy

Q&A with Jesse Sitz

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

May 20th, 2024   Advisors

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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.