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Meet the Newest Members of our Donor Services Team

The Donor Services staff at the Omaha Community Foundation is here to make giving through your fund as simple and meaningful as possible. We’ve recently added two new Donor Services […]

Feb 27th, 2020   Our Culture

Our Collective Influence: 2019 Results

To grow, lead, and succeed, it’s crucial to take stock of what we have done, where we are now, and how we plan to get where we want to go. […]

Feb 26th, 2020   Philanthropy

11 Local Professionals Complete Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP®) Program

Thirteen local advisors have recently completed the coursework to earn the professional Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP®) designation. The graduate program is organized by the Omaha Community Foundation (OCF) and led […]

Feb 23rd, 2020   Philanthropy

New Decade, New Intentions

We are just a few weeks into a new decade. With that comes reflection, contemplation, and planning. A new decade allows us all to reflect on the past 10 years […]

Jan 29th, 2020   Philanthropy

Update: Endow Iowa Tax Credits

Thanks to the generosity of Iowans, all of the 2020 Endow Iowa Tax Credits have been allocated. Please find details below on the waitlist for 2021 Endow Iowa Tax credits. […]

Jan 23rd, 2020   Advisors, Philanthropy, Southwest Iowa

Secure Act and the IRA Charitable Rollover

With recent legislative updates, charitable giving with IRAs has become even more advantageous. As such, we wanted to share an overview of the IRA Charitable Rollover and details on how the […]

Jan 23rd, 2020   Advisors, Philanthropy, Southwest Iowa

Community Interest Funds Now Accepting Applications

The Omaha Community Foundation believes that engaged residents are in invaluable part of a strong community. Therefore, Community Interest Funds are designed to empower everyday community members to make decisions […]

Jan 16th, 2020   In the Community

Registration for Omaha Gives! Opens January 15

Omaha Gives! is the community’s online platform to showcase the region’s spirit of generosity, increase awareness about local nonprofits, and celebrate the collective effort it takes to make the Omaha-Council […]

Jan 15th, 2020   In the Community

OCF President and CEO Sara Boyd Departs Foundation

As of December 31, 2019 Sara Boyd, former President and CEO, has departed the Omaha Community Foundation. The official announcement was made to the public on November 6, 2019. Matt […]

Jan 3rd, 2020   News, Philanthropy

Smart Strategies for Year-End Giving

As we near the end of 2019 and the holiday giving season, our team at the Foundation is busy working with our fundholders and local advisors to help accomplish their […]

Dec 17th, 2019   Advisors, 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.