The Omaha Community Foundation is committed to supporting organizations at the forefront of racial equity and social justice work in our community. The Fund for Omaha specifically supports organizations working […]
May 9th, 2024
Equity, Nonprofits, Philanthropy
In the spring of 2024, the Community Foundations of Southwest Iowa awarded 139 grants totaling $1,238,228 to nonprofits and community programs in Audubon, Cass, Crawford, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Montgomery, Page, […]
May 7th, 2024
News, Nonprofits, Southwest Iowa
Tornadoes swept across eastern Nebraska on Friday, April 26, leaving homes and businesses destroyed and lives upended. Hundreds of our neighbors face a long road to recovery. To help with […]
Apr 26th, 2024
Philanthropy
Advisors frequently comment that they’re surprised to discover the many ways the Omaha Community Foundation can help their clients, especially compared with national Donor Advised Fund programs. Here are three […]
Apr 22nd, 2024
Advisors, Knowledge, News, Philanthropy
Since 2011, the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® (CAP®) program has helped 163 professional advisors bring charitable giving expertise to clients. We are welcoming 15 new participants to this yearlong program. […]
Apr 18th, 2024
Advisors, Philanthropy
Siena Francis House’s Miracles Program added an Al-Anon Family Program last year, so the loved ones of people battling addiction also could receive support. When one Family Program participant’s loved […]
Apr 18th, 2024
In the Community, News, Nonprofits
No matter how frequently you remind clients to pause before they automatically reach for their checkbook to make a charitable donation, many clients still give cash! As an attorney, accountant, […]
Apr 18th, 2024
Advisors
Tell us about yourself and your new company. With 18 years of experience in the financial industry, I’ve consistently specialized in business development roles, particularly focusing on serving high-net-worth individuals. […]
Apr 17th, 2024
Advisors
An expressive art therapy session for a grade schooler and their family in south Omaha. A digital platform that connects children and families with resources before a therapist becomes available. […]
Apr 3rd, 2024
In the Community, Philanthropy
We are excited to announce that Katie Vogel recently joined our Donor Services team as a Senior Advisor. In her new role at the Omaha Community Foundation, Katie will work […]
Mar 27th, 2024
Advisors, News, Philanthropy