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Strategic Giving Through Stock Donations: Insights from Katie Vogel at the Omaha Community Foundation 

For private business owners, giving stock can be a powerful strategy to achieve both charitable and business succession goals. Katie Vogel, Director of Donor Services at the Omaha Community Foundation, […]

Sep 11th, 2024   Advisors

Announcing the 2024 Community Interest Funds report: Strengthening communities through resident-led grantmaking

The Omaha Community Foundation is excited to announce the release of the 2024 Community Interest Funds report, showcasing the power of resident-led grantmaking across five grant programs. These funds, driven […]

Sep 10th, 2024   Knowledge, News

Meet Omaha’s Community Health Workers and celebrate National CHW Awareness Week

National Community Health Worker Awareness Week 2024 marks the second annual national campaign celebrating and recognizing the contributions of community health workers for their dedication to improving the health and […]

Aug 27th, 2024   In the Community, News, Nonprofits

OCF staff selected for leadership programs to deepen impact across Omaha community

At the Omaha Community Foundation, we believe in empowering our staff to grow as leaders, not only for the benefit of our organization but also for the broader community. When […]

Aug 27th, 2024   News, Our Culture

Gifts of real estate: A tax-savvy way to fund your charitable giving

We’re hearing from more and more attorneys, accountants, and financial advisors that your clients are expressing interest in donating real estate. This is wonderful news for local nonprofits and great […]

Aug 13th, 2024   News

From farm to philanthropy: The power of donating crops

Donating crops is a timeless tradition that transcends generations – from giving what you could to neighbors, to growing Victory Gardens, to a modern approach of donating directly through your […]

Aug 10th, 2024   Advisors, Donors

OCF launches new online fundholder portal

We are thrilled to announce that we launched a new online fundholder portal, designed to enhance users’ experiences with the Omaha Community Foundation. With the easier-to-use and mobile-friendly platform, fundholders […]

Jul 29th, 2024   Advisors, Donors, News, Philanthropy

Bridging the gap between business and nonprofit leaders: Omaha Venture Group awards grants to four nonprofits

In Omaha, a dedicated collective of philanthropists is committed to making a tangible difference in the community by understanding both the business and nonprofit worlds and supporting efforts for local […]

Jul 24th, 2024   Grants, News, Nonprofits, Philanthropy

Navigating tax changes: Planning for the sunset of estate tax laws

As we approach 2025, the sunsetting of current estate tax laws looms large, bringing with it significant implications for high net-worth individuals and families. Without legislative intervention, the federal estate […]

Jul 24th, 2024   Philanthropy

How to encourage giving when clients have an emotional attachment to their highly-appreciated stock

As you are well aware, donating highly-appreciated stock to a fund at the Omaha Community Foundation typically offers significant tax advantages for your clients when compared to donating cash. Communicating […]

Jul 23rd, 2024   Philanthropy

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