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The Art of Optimism Starts With Giving Back

For Art Neppl, giving back isn’t just a decision—it’s a reflection of how he was raised. Growing up in a small Iowa town with limited means but strong values, Art […]

Jun 25th, 2025   Advisors, Donors, News, Stories

Celebrating 10 Years of Leadership: Anne Meysenburg’s Impact at OCF 

This month marks a major milestone at the Omaha Community Foundation — ten years of service, leadership, and community building by Anne Meysenburg, our Director of Community Investment.  Since joining […]

Jun 25th, 2025   News, Nonprofits

Omaha Community Foundation’s resident-led grant programs award $665K to 86 organizations

Each year, the Omaha Community Foundation is proud to partner with local residents who know their communities best. Through our Community Interest Funds, neighbors come together to support grassroots projects […]

May 22nd, 2025   News, Nonprofits

2025 Nonprofit Workshop Series: Resources & Presentations

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 […]

Mar 18th, 2025   Grants, In the Community, Knowledge, News, Nonprofits

Building Resilience: How ARPA Funding Strengthened Nonprofits

The City of Omaha took a bold step in addressing the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic by launching the ARPA Community Grants Program, a strategic initiative designed to support […]

Mar 6th, 2025   COVID-19, Grants, In the Community, News

Your OCF online account has a new look!

 We have updated the fundholder portal with a fresh new design and simplified navigation, making it more intuitive and efficient to use. What’s New? With these upgrades, fundholder accounts are […]

Mar 4th, 2025   Donors

Decide where funds go: Committee members needed for resident-led grantmaking

The Omaha Community Foundation is looking for new members to serve on committees for our five Community Interest Funds—a resident-led, participatory grantmaking model that puts decision-making power into the hands […]

Feb 25th, 2025   News

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

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

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

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