It is with mixed emotions that we announce that Matt Darling, Executive Vice President, is leaving the Omaha Community Foundation on Friday, April 2. Matt has been given the opportunity […]
Mar 25th, 2021
News, Philanthropy
The Omaha Community Foundation (OCF) announced the launch of the Douglas County Food Services Stimulus for eligible restaurant and food services organizations in Douglas County today. The $2 million in […]
Feb 8th, 2021
COVID-19, Grants, News
It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Kali Baker, Vice President of Community Investment at the Omaha Community Foundation. Kali’s family shared the following with […]
Oct 5th, 2020
News, Philanthropy
Move Marks End to Omaha Gives Day of Giving The Omaha metro area will soon be able to focus on a single website destination for online giving and volunteer opportunities, […]
Sep 29th, 2020
In the Community, News, Nonprofits
Eight years ago, the Omaha Community Foundation launched Omaha Gives as a 24-hour online giving celebration of our local nonprofit community. We could not have envisioned how impactful a single […]
Sep 29th, 2020
News, Nonprofits
The Omaha Community Foundation, in partnership with Douglas County, announces an additional CARES Act Program that will provide stimulus funds to eligible nonprofits adversely affected by COVID-19 since March 13, […]
Sep 21st, 2020
Grants, News, Nonprofits
The Omaha Community Foundation (OCF) announced the launch of its CARES Act Grant application for eligible nonprofits in Douglas County today. The Douglas County CARES Act Grant Programs are available […]
Sep 3rd, 2020
COVID-19, Grants, News, Nonprofits
Volunteer Iowa and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) recently announced the launch of the Iowa Nonprofit Recovery Fund, an extension of the Iowa Small Business Relief Grant Program. The […]
Aug 4th, 2020
Grants, News, Philanthropy, Southwest Iowa
The Omaha Community Foundation Board of Directors has named Donna Kush as the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer. Kush was selected as the result of a regional search […]
Mar 20th, 2020
News, Philanthropy
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