Non-Profit News

Two Nebraska Nonprofits Awarded $350K In PRIME Grants From SBA

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 09/27/2022 - 4:00am

OMAHA – The Center for Rural Affairs (CFRA) and the GROW Nebraska Foundation have been awarded a $150,000 and $200,000 Program for Investment in Micro-Entrepreneurs (PRIME) grant, respectively.

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Midlands Community Foundation Brings Back Matching Charitable Program

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 09/27/2022 - 2:00am

Papillion, Neb., – Midlands Community Foundation (MCF) is excited to bring back its MCF Matching Charitable Program beginning on Giving Tuesday, November 29, 2022, and ending January 5, 2023.

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AIM Institute To Offer Two-Day Tech Education Event At Annual Heartland Developers Conference

Published by Nikki Palmer on Mon, 09/26/2022 - 2:00am

OMAHA, Neb. – AIM Institute, an innovative nonprofit committed to building a more diverse, equitable and inclusive tech workforce through education, career development and outreach, will host its annual Heartland Developers Conference (HDC) on Oct. 3-4, 2022, at the CHI Health Center Omaha.

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Omaha Nonprofit To Collect, Refurbish Used Bikes & Give To 1,000 Area Youth

Published by Nikki Palmer on Thu, 09/22/2022 - 4:00am

OMAHA, Neb. – September 20, 2022 – Omaha’s newest nonprofit, Free Bikes 4 Kidz (FB4K) Omaha, is on a mission to help all kids ride into a happier, healthier childhood by providing bikes to those most in need.

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Nonprofits May Need To Spend About One-Third Of Their Budget On Overhead To Thrive – Contradicting A Rule Of Thumb For Donors

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 09/21/2022 - 2:00am

Nonprofits that spend more on information technology, facilities, equipment, staff training, program development and fundraising tend to be more successful than those that scrimp on these"overhead expenses.“ But many donors are reluctant to support groups that spend heavily on those priorities because they associate high overhead costs with wasted money and bad management.

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Malcolm X To Be Inducted Into Nebraska Hall Of Fame

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 09/14/2022 - 3:00am

Lincoln, NE - 09/12/2022 - The Nebraska Hall of Fame Commission today selected Malcolm Little, also known as Malcolm X and El Hajj Malik El Shabazz, as the next member of the Nebraska Hall of Fame.

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Outlook Enrichment To Receive Donations From Fareway’s Round Up Program

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 09/14/2022 - 2:00am

Fareway patrons at all six Omaha metro locations will be offered the opportunity this week to “round up” to the nearest dollar and make additional contributions at the register to support the programs and services of Outlook Enrichment, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing resources for individuals with vision loss.

The round up campaign begins Monday, Sept. 12 and ends Saturday, Sept. 17.

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The Kim Foundation Calls On Community Members To Help Prevent Suicide This September

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 09/07/2022 - 4:00am

Omaha, Neb. - Each September, survivors, organizations and advocates celebrate Suicide Prevention Month while highlighting initiatives that raise awareness around saving lives from suicide. This September, The Kim Foundation joins forces with community partners to engage the Greater Omaha area and encourage everyone to learn what role they can play in suicide prevention.

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Front Porch Investments Announces American Rescue Plan Act Funding Cycle

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 09/07/2022 - 12:00am

OMAHA, NE – Front Porch Investments is pleased to announce the launch of the first funding cycle of the Development and Preservation Fund to support affordable housing development and preservation projects, as well as affordable housing supportive programs.

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Scooter’s Coffee Presents Check Donation To Wounded Warriors Family Support

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 09/07/2022 - 12:00am

Pictured from left to right: Bill Black, Scooter’s Coffee Chief Marketing Officer; Colonel John D. Folsom, Wounded Warriors Family Support Founder and President Emeritus; Joe Thornton, Scooter’s Coffee President; Kate McCauley, Wounded Warriors Family Support CEO and President. (Courtesy of Scooter’s Coffee)

OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 1, 2022 – Through the generosity of its customers, employees and franchisees across its 27-state footprint, Scooter’s Coffee is honoring military members and their families through a $64,546 check donation that was presented to Wounded Warriors Family Support (WWFS) on Sept.1.