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Find detailed information here on NCF’s 214 affiliated funds serving communities throughout the state.
News & Events
- 12/29/2011 - NCF Transfer of Wealth Study interview
- 11/04/2011 - ‘We Can’ is right message - Omaha World Herald
- 11/04/2011 - Transfer of Wealth News Conference November 2, 2011
- 11/03/2011 - New study projects massive wealth transfer in Nebraska
- 08/22/2011 - Investments in the future - The Omaha World-Herald
- 08/08/2011 - Keeping rural communities strong - Agweek
- 07/27/2011 - Where is Rural Philanthropy Heading and Where in the World are its Partners on the Journey?
- 07/26/2011 - Where Is the Intergenerational Transfer of Wealth Hiding and How Can Foundations Find It?
- 07/21/2011 - Making Philanthropy Work in Rural America
- 05/31/2011 - “My Values Are On My Sleeve” How Jeff Yost and the Aspen Institute are changing rural America.
- 04/07/2011 - Philanthropy funds drive improvement in rural communities - The Omaha World Herald
- 03/01/2011 - Your best shot for long-term results - Alliance Magazine
Upcoming Events
- 02/04/2012 - 2012 Voice News Animal Run - Hickman Area Community Foundation Fund
- 02/07/2012 - Affiliated Fund Regional Meeting - Pender
- 02/08/2012 - Affiliated Fund Webinar: Chair Training for Affiliated Funds
- 02/08/2012 - Affiliated Fund Webinar: Chair Training for Affiliated Funds
- 02/10/2012 - Youth Philanthropy Contest Awards - Norfolk Area Community Foundation Fund
Community Stories
“The Ultimate Gift” Inspires McCook
McCook
The McCook community was treated to a very special event with a free public showing of the inspirational film, The Ultimate Gift. It’s the story of a young man who anticipates a large inheritance from his grandfather. More than 300 people of all ages attended.
“The purpose of the event was to say thank you to the community and to show the positive effect charitable giving has on the people of southwest Nebraska,” said Mark Graff, NCF Honorary Board Member and McCook Community Foundation Fund advisory committee member.
Donor Stories
Appreciated “Stock” is Gift to Diller
Al Svajgr
Al Svajgr has been involved in cattle feeding, ranching, farming and banking in Dawson County, at Cozad, since 1977. He is chairman of the Beef Board, a national group of beef producers, so the gift made perfect sense. “All the gain I had in those animals would have been taxable if I’d sold them and then made a cash donation,” he said. “This way, I was able to give more value, because I didn’t have to pay taxes on the capital gains.”
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