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$44,500 Granted to Shelby County Community Projects

The Shelby County Community Foundation awarded $44,500 to Shelby County nonprofit organizations and community projects during its Fall 2022 Grant Cycle. Including these most recent grants, the Shelby County Community […]

Nov 15th, 2022   Southwest Iowa

What is Giving Tuesday?

One of the main questions you can expect from your clients this month is “What is Giving Tuesday? And why am I seeing it written like this: #GivingTuesday?” Giving Tuesday […]

Nov 14th, 2022   Advisors

Omaha Community Foundation to serve as Pathways Community HUB for metro area

The Omaha Community Foundation is honored to announce that it will serve as the Pathways Community HUB for the Omaha metro area. The local program is part of a national […]

Nov 11th, 2022   News

Advisor Q&A with Brady Marlow

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. […]

Nov 9th, 2022   Advisors

Donor advised funds can help clients continue charitable giving even when stocks are down

Giving appreciated stock to nonprofit organizations is a highly effective tax strategy. During years when highly-appreciated stock is in short supply, however, implementing this strategy may be easier said than […]

Nov 4th, 2022   Advisors

Voter turnout trends in the Omaha metro, as told by 2 charts

Recent local voter turnout rates have increased by over 24%. Since 2014, the Omaha-Council Bluffs area has consistently seen a voter turnout rate between 43% and 60% in both local […]

Oct 28th, 2022   Landscape Stories

Advisor Q&A with Susan Koesters

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. […]

Oct 19th, 2022   Advisors

Fund for Omaha awards $487K in grants for racial equity, social justice

The Omaha Community Foundation awarded $487,639 in Fund for Omaha grants to 22 local nonprofits with a focus on promoting racial equity and social justice. The demand for operating support […]

Oct 18th, 2022   Grants, News, Nonprofits

How safe is the Omaha metro?

Property crime is trending downward. Pottawattamie County has seen higher rates of property crime than Douglas or Sarpy. Still, property crime has been on the decline in all three counties […]

Oct 18th, 2022   Landscape Stories

Highly-Appreciated Stock: Offset taxes with charitable giving

During a routine check-in meeting, your client mentions that their employer was just acquired, their shares went through the roof, and they’re now flush with cash. “I’d like to use […]

Oct 14th, 2022   Advisors

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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.