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2025 Year-End Giving Deadlines

As we approach the end of 2025, the Omaha Community Foundation is here to assist with your year-end giving. The timing of your year-end charitable gifts affects your eligibility for […]

Oct 14th, 2025   Advisors, Donors, News, Philanthropy

From Fundraising to Philanthropy Services: Welcome Kathy Schubauer as Our New Director of Donor Services 

Join us in welcoming Kathy (Schuele) Schubauer to the Omaha Community Foundation as our Director of Donor Services.  An Omaha native and proud Marian High School alum, Kathy’s journey into […]

Aug 9th, 2025   Advisors, Donors, Our Culture, Philanthropy

Why Some Families Are Moving From a Private Foundation to a Donor Advised Fund 

At the Omaha Community Foundation, we work alongside families who care deeply about giving back. For some, that journey began with a private foundation—created to carry forward a legacy of […]

Jun 25th, 2025   Advisors, Philanthropy

Growing Good Together: The McMeekins’ Commitment to Community

For Maggie and Mike McMeekin, giving back isn’t just a practice—it’s a way of life. Through their professional careers, leadership in nonprofits, hands-on volunteering, and financial generosity, the McMeekins have […]

Apr 7th, 2025   Advisors, Donors, In the Community, Philanthropy

Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® Graduates

Since 2011, the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® (CAP®) program has helped 176 professional advisors bring philanthropic expertise to clients. The yearlong program features a series of courses that teach professional […]

Feb 1st, 2025   Advisors, Philanthropy

Guide to Reviewing Grant Applications

To learn how to review grant applications in the Omaha Community Foundation system, please watch this instructional video.  

Jan 30th, 2025   Philanthropy

Key Legislative Updates for Advisors

As the new year and a new administration unfold, potential changes in tax policy may impact your clients’ charitable planning. Here’s a quick refresher on the key issues and how […]

Jan 21st, 2025   Philanthropy

Clients are happier when they are giving back, so why aren’t more financial advisors talking about it?

Financial advisors often share that their happiest clients are those who incorporate charitable giving into their financial and estate plans. Whether this phenomenon is due to philanthropy itself or the […]

Jan 21st, 2025   Advisors, Philanthropy

Tax credits allocated for 2024 – Plan to maximize your charitable giving with Endow Iowa in 2025

As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect on the impact of the Endow Iowa Tax Credit program, which has leveraged over $300 million in gifts to permanent endowment funds […]

Dec 18th, 2024   Philanthropy

2024 Year-End Giving Deadlines

As we approach the end of 2024, the Omaha Community Foundation is here to assist with your year-end giving. The timing of your year-end charitable gifts affects your eligibility for […]

Dec 2nd, 2024   Advisors, Donors, News, Philanthropy

Join the Giving

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.