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Q&A with Dan Waters, attorney with Lamson, Dugan, and Murray

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. […]

Mar 25th, 2024   Advisors, News, Philanthropy

Donor Advised Funds: Recommended reading

Our Donor Services team keeps track of legislation, legal developments, trends, news, and innovative strategies for all types of charitable giving so that we can keep fund holders and their […]

Mar 25th, 2024   Philanthropy

Tax return reviews help clients level up charitable giving plans

As you scan 2023’s charitable contributions, there is an opportunity to talk with your client about whether those gifts were made with cash or with other assets and then steer […]

Mar 25th, 2024   Advisors, News

We are seeking a DEI facilitator

The Omaha Community Foundation’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee seeks a training facilitator to create three in-office trainings for the entire OCF staff. The facilitator will work with the […]

Mar 18th, 2024   Equity, News

Omaha Home for Boys Branches Out when Providing Permanent Housing and Life Skills with ARPA Funds

Youth in the foster care system and those who have aged out of the system face a higher rate of negative life outcomes than their peers. They are more likely […]

Mar 6th, 2024   Knowledge, News, Nonprofits, Stories

International Women’s Day – a snapshot of Omaha nonprofits making a difference for local women

March 8th is a global day to honor the achievements of women. Today, we highlight some of the organizations changing futures for women and girls right in our community. Each […]

Mar 6th, 2024   News, Nonprofits

Join our Pathways Virtual Town Hall

I Be Black Girl and the Omaha Community Foundation are co-hosting a virtual Town Hall event March 8th at noon via Zoom. This Town Hall is an open invitation to […]

Mar 4th, 2024   In the Community

Omaha Pathways Community HUB and three community partners begin providing pregnancy care coordination

The Omaha Pathways Community HUB is partnering with three local organizations to provide pregnancy care coordination services. Community Health Workers at A Mother’s Love, Charles Drew Health Center, and CHI […]

Mar 4th, 2024   Equity, In the Community, News, Nonprofits

Decide where funds go: Committee members needed for resident-led grantmaking

Serving on a committee is a great way to learn more about the nonprofit organizations in the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro while developing leadership skills, new relationships, and sharing your talents […]

Feb 21st, 2024   News

Tips for serving clients who love local

Your clients certainly have no shortage of options for their philanthropic dollars. Many clients use their Donor Advised Funds, for example, at the Omaha Community Foundation to support favorite organizations […]

Feb 15th, 2024   Advisors, News, 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.