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At the Omaha Community Foundation, we are honored to uplift, celebrate, and recognize strong women and girls in our community. Women’s History Month was established in the 1980s to celebrate […]
Mar 8th, 2023 Equity, Grants, In the Community
Nebraska is in the early stages of the biggest transfer of wealth in the state’s history. According to recent estimates, more than $100 billion in wealth in Nebraska will be […]
Mar 1st, 2023 Advisors
Serving on a committee is a great way to learn more about the nonprofit organizations serving the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro while developing leadership skills, new relationships, and sharing your talents […]
Feb 28th, 2023 News, Nonprofits
On Feb. 6, a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Syria and Turkey, killing more than 36,000 people. Recovery efforts are expected to take months, possibly years. Here is a list […]
Feb 13th, 2023 News, Philanthropy
A specific version of Black history and narrative is focused largely on pain and struggle. While it is important as individuals, institutions, systems, and communities to grapple with our complicity […]
Feb 3rd, 2023 Equity, In the Community, Nonprofits
One way to honor Black History Month is by becoming a better ally and educating yourself. Being an ally to your Black friends, neighbors, and colleagues is important 365 days […]
Jan 25th, 2023 Equity, In the Community
The generosity of the Omaha community never ceases to amaze us. You have helped us raise $265,000 to support families who were displaced when the Legacy Crossing apartment complex was […]
Jan 20th, 2023 In the Community, News
Sixteen local professionals graduated from the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP®) program. Through a year-long curriculum, the CAP® program provides professionals the knowledge, resources, and tools necessary to help clients […]
Jan 12th, 2023 Advisors, Philanthropy
Across the Omaha metro, young professionals are coming together to focus their efforts on improving our community, and in the process, learning about grassroots grantmaking through the Omaha Venture Group, […]
Jan 3rd, 2023 Grants, News, Nonprofits
Starting January 1, the Omaha Community Foundation is accepting applications from nonprofits and neighborhood groups for the 2023 Community Interest Funds grant cycle. This includes five resident-led grantmaking programs. African […]
Dec 28th, 2022 Grants, News, Nonprofits
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.