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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

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

Community Interest Funds accepting 2025 applications from Omaha nonprofits, neighborhood groups

The Omaha Community Foundation is accepting applications for the 2025 Community Interest Funds grant program from January 1 through 11:59 p.m. March 1. These five resident-led grant programs support nonprofit […]

Dec 31st, 2024   News, Nonprofits

Where Funding Meets Community Needs: Explore the 2024 Fund for Omaha Report

The Omaha Community Foundation proudly presents the Fund for Omaha 2024 Overview & Giving Guide, featuring this year’s grant recipients and finalists. This 12-page report offers actionable insights for donors, […]

Dec 17th, 2024   News, Nonprofits

Fund for Omaha awards $458K in grants for 2024

The Omaha Community Foundation awarded $458,376 in Fund for Omaha grants to 28 local nonprofits focused on advancing racial equity and social justice. The demand for flexible grant funding remains […]

Dec 3rd, 2024   News, Nonprofits

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

Building Resilience: Tornado Recovery Efforts Continue in Nebraska

In the wake of multiple tornadoes that swept through Nebraska earlier this year, communities are rallying to support affected families and rebuild their lives. Two recent clean-up events in Elkhorn […]

Nov 19th, 2024   In the Community, News, Nonprofits

Field of Interest Funds award $131,402 to 14 Omaha nonprofits

The Omaha Community Foundation awarded a total of $131,402 to 14 local organizations from three specialized grant funds: Creche Childhood Education Fund, Jetton Charitable Fund, and Richard A. Shaw Fund. […]

Nov 18th, 2024   News, Nonprofits

Fund types tailored to your client’s philanthropic goals

Just as each of your clients has a unique plan to meet their specific goals, each of your philanthropic clients needs a unique charitable giving plan. For example, for some […]

Nov 18th, 2024   News

Volunteers Needed for Tornado Recovery Clean-Up Day in Washington County

The Omaha Community Foundation and Habitat for Humanity of Omaha are calling on volunteers to assist with vital post-tornado clean-up efforts in Washington County on Saturday, November 9. The event […]

Oct 29th, 2024   In the Community, News

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.