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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 176. 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

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

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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.