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The Omaha Community Foundation is pleased to share that Laura Contreras has been promoted to Director of Community Investment, a role that sits at the center of how the Foundation […]
May 27th, 2026 Donors, In the Community, News, Nonprofits
“In times of crisis, you need someone to step up and take the lead, and the Omaha Community Foundation stepped up.” Jill Lynch‑Sosa, Executive Director of the Society of St. […]
May 1st, 2026 In the Community, News, Philanthropy
Each year, a select group of professional advisors in Omaha commits to a rigorous, graduate-level learning experience designed to deepen their understanding of charitable planning and philanthropic impact. The Chartered […]
Apr 30th, 2026 Advisors, In the Community, News
At the Omaha Community Foundation, our role goes beyond granting money to nonprofits. We help donors make informed decisions about how and when their generosity can have the greatest impact. […]
In April 2024, tornadoes tore through eastern Nebraska, damaging and destroying homes across Douglas, Washington, and surrounding counties. In the immediate aftermath, the Omaha Community Foundation moved quickly to support […]
Apr 15th, 2026 In the Community, Knowledge, News, Nonprofits, Philanthropy
Donate to the Nebraska Wildfires Response FunD As Nebraska communities continue to battle wildfires, immediate needs are emerging. While containment has improved in several areas, conditions continue to shift due to weather and wind, […]
Mar 19th, 2026 News
On February 11, the Omaha Community Foundation celebrated the 2025 class of Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® (CAP®) graduates, welcoming a new group of leaders into one of the strongest philanthropic […]
Twenty-five years ago, Diane Darrington joined the Omaha Community Foundation as part of the accounting department. Today, as Grants Manager, she continues to be the force behind one of the […]
Jan 22nd, 2026 News
The Omaha Venture Group (OVG), a giving circle facilitated by the Omaha Community Foundation, is excited to announce its 2026 grant cycle. If your nonprofit has a bold vision and a fledgling initiative that […]
Jan 15th, 2026 News, Nonprofits
The Omaha Community Foundation is accepting applications for the 2026 Community Interest Funds grant program from January 1 through 11:59 p.m. March 1. Eligibility requirements and priority areas vary by […]
Dec 29th, 2025 News, Nonprofits
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