The Landscape is a data-driven reflection of the Omaha-Council Bluffs area, compiled by the Omaha Community Foundation. It’s a project that starts out by looking at six areas of community life. […]
Jul 28th, 2017
In the Community
A total 52,886 donations—a new record—were given to 923 nonprofits during the fifth annual Omaha Gives! yesterday. This year’s 24-hour online giving day, presented by American National Bank, raised $7.8 […]
May 25th, 2017
In the Community
This year marks the fifth anniversary of Omaha Gives!—our community’s charitable challenge. Since 2013, 148,000 donations have led to raising $27 million for local nonprofits through this event. That’s something […]
May 3rd, 2017
In the Community
As December 31st quickly approaches, we face numerous deadlines on items we planned to accomplish during the year. For many, charitable giving becomes an important part of our busy holiday […]
Nov 29th, 2016
Advisors, In the Community
On October 8, the Omaha Community Foundation hosted its inaugural Connect – Youth in Philanthropy event. The two-hour program provided a special opportunity for some of the youngest members of […]
Nov 28th, 2016
Advisors, In the Community
Recently Lisa Caudle, of Cox Communications’ Community & Public Affairs, shared insights into Cox Communications’ corporate charitable giving and the impact that employees are making locally through Cox Charities. What […]
Nov 28th, 2016
Advisors, In the Community, Stories
We are proud to announce the launch of The Landscape, a data-driven reflection of the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro area. It’s a brand new resource for our community. We invite you […]
Oct 12th, 2016
In the Community
On June 21, 20 nonprofits from around the community were awarded a total of $300,000 from the Omaha Community Foundation’s African American Unity Fund (AAUF) and Futuro Latino Fund (FLF). […]
Jun 28th, 2016
In the Community
On May 25, our community came together in a big way to support Omaha Gives! the area’s 4th annual 24-hour online giving day. Together we raised more than $8.9 million from 18,915 donors to […]
May 31st, 2016
In the Community
The good keeps growing. Omaha Gives! the metro area’s newest form of philanthropy grew 40 percent in its third year to reach $8.8 million. Over 20,000 people supported 704 nonprofits […]
Mar 12th, 2016
In the Community