Omaha Community Foundation

If you were affected by the October 1 flash floods and still need help recovering, call 211! The Metro Omaha Flood-Recovery Group is working together to connect impacted residents with local agencies that can provide longer-term assistance based on their needs. Calling 211 is the first step. Please help us spread the word to neighbors who may still need support. “We know that close to 150 homes in Omaha were damaged by the October 1 flash floods,” said Douglas County Director of Emergency Management Whitney Shipley. “We have already started to see people from those households call into the 211 hotline, but we know that more people impacted by the flood are out there who haven’t yet called in.”

As we approach the end of 2026, the Omaha Community Foundation is here to assist with your year-end giving. The timing of your year-end charitable gifts affects your eligibility for a charitable income tax deduction in the 2026 tax year. As you move forward with your year-end giving, please keep the following deadlines in mind. https://lnkd.in/gxH8un3c

A recent Omaha Community Foundation workshop explored how nonprofits can strengthen fundraising and stewardship by building authentic connections with donors and community partners. Both presenters, Kathy Schubauer, Director of Donor Services, and Scott Hazelrigg, JD, Principal at Compass North LLC and Former President at NorthStar Foundation, drew on years of personal experience building relationships with funders locally and offered insights on what matters most. https://lnkd.in/g3sHri_t

We are happy to welcome Viridiana Almanza to the Omaha Community Foundation as our new Senior Program Manager. Viridiana brings more than a decade of experience, recently serving our community through the Latino Center of the Midlands. In her new role, Viridiana will work closely with nonprofits throughout our community, helping develop a stronger framework of education, support, and new initiatives that build organizational capacity and advance community impact.

The Omaha Community Foundation is growing its Community Investment team and creating a brand new position: Community Investment Coordinator. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys bringing structure to important community work. The Community Investment Coordinator will support initiatives that strengthen local nonprofits. The position plays an important role behind the scenes, from supporting program implementation to maintaining project information and coordinating stakeholder engagement. We're looking for someone who is naturally organized, enjoys connecting people and information, and takes pride in helping a team do its best work. Experience with project coordination, systems management, and process improvement will be especially valuable in this role. As OCF continues to invest in stronger support for the nonprofit sector, we're excited to welcome a new team member who can help make that work possible. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/d3UKyBN7

The Omaha Community Foundation is hiring an Administrative Coordinator. This role helps keep the Foundation running smoothly each day. The Administrative Coordinator supports staff across the organization and serves as an important point of contact for fundholders, vendors, and community partners. The work is varied, to say the least! One day may involve coordinating meetings and preparing materials for a project. Another may focus on supporting visitors, responding to requests, or helping staff navigate operational needs. We're looking for someone who enjoys helping people and taking ownership of details. The right candidate brings strong organizational skills, follows through on commitments, and finds satisfaction in making sure things work as they should. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/d3UKyBN7

A strong grant strategy starts before the application. For nonprofits, the question is not only whether you can apply for a grant but whether the opportunity fits. That can be a difficult concept... to possibly apply for fewer grants. One practical place to start a real grants strategy is defining your grants team - this should be more than just YOU. Your team should include program staff, finance, and leaders in the organization who can add their expertise to the planning. At minimum, make sure more than one person knows where key grant materials live, what deadlines are coming up, which funders are active, and what reporting obligations are already on the calendar. Next, improve your grants calendar. Build it backward from when funding is actually needed, not just from the due date. Include prep time, expected award dates, reporting deadlines, renewal windows, fiscal-year timing, and any finance questions that could affect the budget. A stronger grants system does not require a large staff but it DOES require shared understanding, clear roles, and enough documentation that the work can keep moving when priorities shift or someone is out. Our latest blog shares takeaways from OCF’s recent Grant Seeking & Grant Writing for Financial Resilience workshop. https://lnkd.in/gmPgcfeW

The Omaha Community Foundation is looking for an Advisor to join our Donor Services team. This position is centered on relationships. Advisors serve as trusted partners to our fundholders who are donors in the local community. Advisors help them explore charitable goals, make informed giving decisions, and create lasting impact through philanthropy. Success in this role comes from taking the time to understand what matters most to each person and helping them navigate opportunities that align with their values. Responsibilities include grantmaking guidance, charitable planning, legacy giving conversations, educational opportunities for fundholders, and relationship management with professional advisors and corporate partners. The role also helps strengthen awareness of the Omaha Community Foundation throughout the community by representing OCF at events and building connections that support philanthropic growth. We're looking for someone who enjoys working closely with people and providing a high level of service. Experience in client relationship management, financial planning, charitable giving, trusts and estates, or a similar field can provide a strong foundation for success. If you are energized by helping people put their generosity into action, we'd love to hear from you. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gxF5Ppw6

The Omaha Community Foundation is proud to participate in the Heartland Honors 9/11 campaign, a community-wide effort that invites all of us to remember, reflect, and show appreciation through action. "I was in Omaha that day, having returned just the day before from a trip that included New York City and San Francisco. Days earlier, I had taken a flight similar to one that was later attacked. The gravity of that reality did not fully sink in until much later. In those first hours, my instinct and focus was on the people around me." Read more from OCF President and CEO Donna Kush as we commemorate 9/11. https://lnkd.in/gC2eadq3

Please join us in celebrating two 5-year milestones at Omaha Community Foundation - Nathan Morgan, Donor Services Senior Advisor, and Sydney Calcagno, Philanthropic Services Advisor.   Over the past five years, Nathan and Sydney have helped donors and families throughout our community turn their values into action.   If you've worked with Nathan, you've likely experienced his kindness, knowledge, and willingness to help. Whether someone is making a gift today or planning the legacy they hope to leave behind, Nathan takes the time to understand their goals and make philanthropy simple and meaningful. Nathan was also recently promoted to Donor Services Senior Advisor, a reflection of his dedication to impactful legacy planning and exceptional donor service.     Sydney works closely with families and foundations committed to making a lasting impact in our community. Through her warmth, attention to detail, and genuine care, she helps clients navigate charitable strategy and grantmaking while keeping their vision at the center of every decision.   If you've worked with Nathan or Sydney, share a favorite memory, a word of appreciation, or something you admire about them in the comments as we celebrate this milestone.