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How to encourage giving when clients have an emotional attachment to their highly-appreciated stock

As you are well aware, donating highly-appreciated stock to a fund at the Omaha Community Foundation typically offers significant tax advantages for your clients when compared to donating cash. Communicating […]

Jul 23rd, 2024   Philanthropy

Heart Ministry Center used ARPA funds to expand transformative Fresh Start program

Mr. L’s journey through the Fresh Start program at the Heart Ministry Center is a testament to the transformative power of dedication, support, and community. When Mr. L first arrived, […]

Jul 23rd, 2024   COVID-19, In the Community, News, Nonprofits, Philanthropy

Corporate Philanthropy: A Guide for Company Leaders

As a financial professional, you know that charitable giving can be an important part of an individual’s or family’s financial and estate plans. But it is also important to remember […]

Jun 21st, 2024   Advisors, Philanthropy

Advising the charitable millionaire next door

At the end of 2024’s first quarter, an estimated 485,000 Americans could count themselves among the so-called “401(k) millionaires,” meaning the balance in their employer-sponsored retirement plans has reached the […]

Jun 21st, 2024   Philanthropy

Kaplan makes an impact locally and worldwide with support from Omaha Community Foundation

Gary and Sally Kaplan shared partnership of quiet philanthropy—both were presidents of Temple Israel for a time, and Gary worked in the financial field while Sally dedicated herself to social […]

Jun 14th, 2024   Advisors, Donors, In the Community, News, Our Culture, Philanthropy

Denney promoted to Vice President of Philanthropic & Donor Services

Since our founding in 1982, the Omaha Community Foundation has grown from a small collective of donors into a regional thought leader that provides exceptional local leadership, philanthropic expertise and […]

May 22nd, 2024   Advisors, Donors, News, Philanthropy

What is on people’s minds this year when thinking about charitable giving?

Below are some topics that may be on your clients’ minds in 2024. Charitable giving in an election year While charitable giving historically has been resilient in the midst of […]

May 20th, 2024   Philanthropy

Where to give to support tornado victims in Nebraska and Iowa

Tornadoes swept through eastern Nebraska and western Iowa on Friday, April 26, destroying homes and businesses in the path of the storm. As the emergency response continues, we know many […]

May 15th, 2024   Knowledge, Nonprofits, Philanthropy

Grant programs: Fund for Omaha’s focus areas shifting in 2024

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

Donate to the Nebraska Tornado Recovery Fund

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

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