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After escaping an abusive relationship, Emma* moved to a shelter with her young child. She soon left the shelter for an apartment, but the apartment fell through, and Emma found […]
Sep 11th, 2023 News, Nonprofits
Charitable giving is an important part of any estate planning conversation. Certainly, legacy-making plans are frequently in the news because of the high-profile people who establish them. Your clients may […]
Aug 29th, 2023 Advisors, News, Philanthropy
The Omaha Venture Group, a giving circle facilitated by the Omaha Community Foundation, recently awarded grants to five local nonprofit organizations. OVG members pool their charitable resources while learning about […]
Aug 29th, 2023 Donors, Grants, In the Community, Nonprofits
What is the best giving vehicle to accomplish your client’s goals? Two popular choices are private foundations and Donor Advised Funds (DAFs). Both offer tax advantages and options to create […]
Aug 25th, 2023 Advisors, Philanthropy
The Omaha Community Foundation recently added three members to its Board of Directors: Jimmy Nolan, Kari O’Neill Potts, and Bob Schlott. The three new members are leaders in their industry and […]
Aug 15th, 2023 News, Philanthropy
Our Impact Investing program supported 3,102 small businesses in 2022, mostly in low-to-moderate-income local neighborhoods. These investments resulted in more affordable housing, jobs, and business training. We run our Impact […]
Jul 28th, 2023 Advisors, Philanthropy
After a life dedicated to teaching special education, Buffie Somers decided a Field of Interest Fund at the Omaha Community Foundation is the best way to ensure her work continues […]
Jul 20th, 2023 Advisors, News, Philanthropy
News about the capabilities of artificial intelligence has skyrocketed over the past few months. No doubt you are watching these developments closely, both because of the potential legal issues involved […]
Jul 18th, 2023
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. […]
The Omaha Community Foundation is excited to announce a Request for Applications (RFA) for community-based nonprofit organizations interested in partnering with our Omaha Pathways Community HUB (HUB) to improve birth […]
Jul 17th, 2023 In the Community, Philanthropy
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.