The City of Omaha took a bold step in addressing the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic by launching the ARPA Community Grants Program, a strategic initiative designed to support […]
Mar 6th, 2025
COVID-19, Grants, In the Community, News
We have updated the fundholder portal with a fresh new design and simplified navigation, making it more intuitive and efficient to use. What’s New? With these upgrades, fundholder accounts are […]
Mar 4th, 2025
Donors
The Omaha Community Foundation is looking for new members to serve on committees for our five Community Interest Funds—a resident-led, participatory grantmaking model that puts decision-making power into the hands […]
Feb 25th, 2025
News
The Iowa Economic Development Authority has announced a proposal that includes eliminating the Endow Iowa tax credit program. If approved, money currently appropriated for the Endow Iowa program will be […]
Feb 14th, 2025
Advisors, Southwest Iowa
This year, 15 people took part in the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® (CAP®) program, bringing the total number of CAP® advisors locally to 176. These professionals are actively shaping the […]
Feb 14th, 2025
Advisors
The Omaha Community Foundation is excited to launch the 2025 Nonprofit Success Series—a collection of workshops designed to equip nonprofit leaders, board members, and advisors with essential knowledge, tools, and strategies […]
Feb 4th, 2025
Grants, In the Community, Nonprofits
Since 2011, the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® (CAP®) program has helped 176 professional advisors bring philanthropic expertise to clients. The yearlong program features a series of courses that teach professional […]
Feb 1st, 2025
Advisors, Philanthropy
To learn how to review grant applications in the Omaha Community Foundation system, please watch this instructional video.
Jan 30th, 2025
Philanthropy
As the new year and a new administration unfold, potential changes in tax policy may impact your clients’ charitable planning. Here’s a quick refresher on the key issues and how […]
Jan 21st, 2025
Philanthropy
Financial advisors often share that their happiest clients are those who incorporate charitable giving into their financial and estate plans. Whether this phenomenon is due to philanthropy itself or the […]
Jan 21st, 2025
Advisors, Philanthropy