![]() We’ve seen the joy and excitement of watching the leaderboard tabulate what can be possible in just 24 hours. We have witnessed the creativity, passion, and commitment our local nonprofits bring to fulfilling their missions. This year, we are excited to have a record 920 nonprofits participating-up from 318 in the first year. Every program that stretches to serve one more person, every life that is different because a nonprofit exists, every dollar given to share with someone else-this is the spirit of the day. There is an amazing momentum and energy created by the collective movement of everyone that participates in the day. We were looking for tools, strategies, and new ideas which are all important parts of making the day work, but our nonprofit partners are right. We weren’t thinking of the intangible effects of the day. ![]() Our nonprofit partners loved that there was one day dedicated to celebrating the work they do and celebrate the generosity of this community. While there were many answers, a common theme emerged. ![]() That’s something to celebrate! We never imagined what this day would become, and we are grateful to the community that has made Omaha Gives! what it is today.Īs we prepared for this year’s event, we asked our nonprofit partners which part of the day was most helpful to them as they work to further their missions. Since 2013, 148,000 donations have led to raising $27 million for local nonprofits through this event. This year marks the fifth anniversary of Omaha Gives!-our community’s charitable challenge.
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