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When the most recent graduating class of local professionals earned its Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP®) designation it also earned a unique distinction that separates it from every class that […]
Feb 9th, 2021 Advisors, In the Community, Philanthropy
The Omaha Community Foundation believes engaged residents are in invaluable part of a strong community. That’s why Community Interest Funds are designed to empower community members to make decisions about […]
Jan 21st, 2021 In the Community
Imagine having a crystal ball last year that would have revealed how 2020 would unfold. We would have thought it was a fictional movie plot—not believing it at all! We […]
Dec 22nd, 2020 COVID-19, In the Community, Philanthropy
In October, the Fund for Omaha, the Omaha Community Foundation’s largest grant program, awarded $450,435 to 23 local nonprofits. This year, in response to recent events in our country and world, […]
Dec 11th, 2020 Equity, Grants, In the Community, Nonprofits
Omaha’s long-awaited rapid bus transit line is opening November 18. This new addition to the metro will help remedy a longstanding transportation issue in the metro. Until now, local public […]
Nov 11th, 2020 In the Community, Philanthropy
The Omaha Community Foundation invites you to participate in Giving Tuesday, powered by our partner, SHARE Omaha. Join the Omaha/Council Bluffs metro in giving – and doing – what we […]
Nov 11th, 2020 In the Community, Philanthropy
More People Are Voting Early Than Ever Before This community is showing up to vote and we couldn’t be prouder! For the last two presidential elections, local voter participation rates […]
Oct 31st, 2020 In the Community
Move Marks End to Omaha Gives Day of Giving The Omaha metro area will soon be able to focus on a single website destination for online giving and volunteer opportunities, […]
Sep 29th, 2020 In the Community, News, Nonprofits
Black Philanthropy Month (BPM) is annually observed in August and serves as a global celebration and concerted campaign to elevate African-descent or Black giving. Founded by Dr. Jackie Bouvier Copeland […]
Aug 13th, 2020 In the Community
The Landscape is a community-driven reflection of the Omaha-Council Bluffs area. The ongoing project examines eight areas of community life and uses the findings to provide a snapshot of where we […]
Aug 11th, 2020 In the Community
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