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Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® Social Media Toolkit

Help us spread the word about how CAP® is changing the culture of philanthropy in Omaha. Below you’ll find everything you need, graphics and text, to post on social media […]

Feb 4th, 2022   Philanthropy

Trends in Philanthropy to Keep an Eye On in 2022

We’ve been working to strengthen our community by connecting fundholders and nonprofits for 40 years. In that time, we’ve learned a lot but we don’t pretend to know everything. What […]

Jan 19th, 2022   Advisors, Donors, Knowledge, Philanthropy

OCF Welcomes a New Face, Celebrates Advancement of Four More

Our people at the Omaha Community Foundation are here to make giving through your fund as simple and meaningful as possible. It’s an experienced and knowledgeable team, committed to providing […]

Jan 19th, 2022   Donors, Our Culture, Philanthropy

The Jacobsen Family: Philanthropy is in Their Hearts

 Dean and Maria Jacobsen recently sat down to reflect on their family’s involvement with the Omaha Community Foundation. The life-long Omaha residents shared their giving journey and how the […]

Dec 16th, 2021   Donors, Philanthropy, Stories

Welcoming Afghans to Omaha, Resettlement Agencies Address Urgent, Long-Term Needs

Key Points 850 Afghans have resettled in Nebraska as humanitarian paroles with an anticipated 900 more coming by February 2022.  Since 2016, Nebraska has resettled more people per capita than […]

Dec 14th, 2021   Philanthropy, Stories

Donor Services: A Resource for Philanthropic Planning

As 2021 draws to a close, we know that you are navigating the general uncertainty of potential tax reform. With all that you are juggling, we understand that philanthropic planning […]

Dec 2nd, 2021   Advisors, News, Philanthropy

2021 Year-End Giving Deadlines

As we enter the holiday season and the final days of 2021, the Omaha Community Foundation is ready to assist you with your end of year giving and grantmaking. In […]

Dec 1st, 2021   Advisors, Donors, Philanthropy

Meet Our New OCF Donor Services, Accounting Team Members

Our people at the Omaha Community Foundation are here to make giving through your fund as simple and meaningful as possible. It’s an experienced and knowledgeable team, committed to providing […]

Nov 18th, 2021   Donors, Philanthropy

Corner Conversation ICYMI: Community Resilience Fund

You may have missed our recent Virtual Corner Conversation on the Community Resilience Fund: Where Are We 18 Months Later. We took a deep dive into three of our Community Resilience Fund focus areas and […]

Nov 17th, 2021   Donors, Knowledge, Philanthropy

2021 Omaha Venture Group Leadership and Members

We are proud to announce the Omaha Venture Group 2021 membership and leadership team. Leadership Team A special thanks to the 2021 Interest Group Leaders & Co-Chairs for their dedication to […]

Nov 16th, 2021   Philanthropy

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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.