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Clarkson grant allows Project Harmony to expand mental health services

An expressive art therapy session for a grade schooler and their family in south Omaha. A digital platform that connects children and families with resources before a therapist becomes available. […]

Apr 3rd, 2024   In the Community, Philanthropy

Vogel joins Donor Services Team

We are excited to announce that Katie Vogel recently joined our Donor Services team as a Senior Advisor. In her new role at the Omaha Community Foundation, Katie will work […]

Mar 27th, 2024   Advisors, News, Philanthropy

Q&A with Dan Waters, attorney with Lamson, Dugan, and Murray

Your clients rely on your guidance to make important financial decisions. When it comes to charitable giving, we can partner with you to simplify their giving and amplify their impact. […]

Mar 25th, 2024   Advisors, News, Philanthropy

Donor Advised Funds: Recommended reading

Our Donor Services team keeps track of legislation, legal developments, trends, news, and innovative strategies for all types of charitable giving so that we can keep fund holders and their […]

Mar 25th, 2024   Philanthropy

Tips for serving clients who love local

Your clients certainly have no shortage of options for their philanthropic dollars. Many clients use their Donor Advised Funds, for example, at the Omaha Community Foundation to support favorite organizations […]

Feb 15th, 2024   Advisors, News, Philanthropy

FAQs: A snapshot of clients’ tax-time charitable giving questions

The year’s tax season is in full swing. Now is a good time for advisors to review a few basic tax principles related to charitable giving. Here are three questions […]

Feb 15th, 2024   Advisors, News, Philanthropy

15 professionals graduate from Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® program

Through a year-long curriculum, 15 professionals gained the knowledge, resources, and tools necessary to help their clients reach their charitable giving objectives, while also helping them meet their estate planning […]

Feb 13th, 2024   Advisors, Philanthropy

Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® Graduates

Since 2011, the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® (CAP®) program has helped 162 professional advisors bring philanthropic expertise to clients. The yearlong program features a series of courses that teach professional […]

Feb 1st, 2024   Advisors, Philanthropy

African American Unity Fund puts funding decisions in the hands of the community

Since 2008, the Omaha Community Foundation’s African American Unity Fund has put grantmaking decisions into the hands of the community. The fund, one of the Omaha Community Foundation’s five Community […]

Jan 31st, 2024   Grants, In the Community, News, Philanthropy

2023 year in review at the Omaha Community Foundation

At the Omaha Community Foundation, we’re working to strengthen our community by building connections between people, ideas, and funding. With your help, we’re growing good in our community and making […]

Jan 26th, 2024   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.