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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
After a review of 205 letters of intent and 103 applications from nonprofits serving diverse needs throughout the metro area, we’re pleased to announce the 2015 Fund for Omaha grant awards.
Nov 20th, 2015 In the Community
Recently, Dr. Shirley Huerter reflected on how she and her husband, Dr. James Huerter, have chosen to share their philanthropic vision with their children and their decision to give the […]
Nov 16th, 2015 In the Community, Stories
The Nonprofit Capacity Building Program is a year-long curriculum offered by the Omaha Community Foundation to strengthen nonprofits and the community as a whole. We’re embarking on the program’s sixth year, and ten organizations […]
Oct 20th, 2015 In the Community
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