What is SHARE Omaha’s mission?
Our mission is to help nonprofits fulfill theirs.
What does SHARE Omaha do?
SHARE Omaha offers the giving public opportunities to connect with nonprofits by donating, volunteering, attending events and shopping wish lists.
How are nonprofits selected to join SHARE Omaha?
Area nonprofits are welcome to apply here. Nonprofits based in Iowa that serve Nebraska and/or Iowa, please apply at SHARE Iowa.
Qualified nonprofits must:
-Be a registered 501c3 organization with a valid Employment Identification Number (EIN), established for at least one year
-Serve primarily Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders or Washington counties in Nebraska.
-Have a working website
-Not be a house of worship, school or club. Most individual schools (public and private), sports clubs and associations, school parent or booster clubs, and houses of worship have an internal base of loyal donors/members from which to solicit ongoing support. They can rely on support from people connected to their work in a way that a community-based organization can not. Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis and will include an examination of the nature of the nonprofit’s work and the population served. Those organizations that may be closely aligned to a church or school, or be a membership-based club, but function independently AND serve traditionally underrepresented, disadvantaged populations will be considered for inclusion.
What resources are available to nonprofits as they create profiles?
We are here to help you! Candice Iberg, at Candice@shareomaha.org, will be a resource for you as you create your nonprofit profile.
How are nonprofits listed on the site?
Nonprofits are featured randomly regardless of size, age or cause. Search results are randomized each day, in an unbiased manner. Donors can filter their nonprofit search by the population served, impact area and specific cause addressed.
Does SHARE Omaha charge nonprofits to participate?
No! SHARE Omaha and all of its benefits are completely free to nonprofits. For cash donations SHARE Omaha utilizes Stripe, which charges a low 2.2% + $0.30 service fee per transaction. Donors are invited to cover this fee for nonprofits.
What makes SHARE Omaha unique?
SHARE Omaha is the only online platform where donors can discover ways to support, serve or shop for local area nonprofits all in one place, 365 days a year. Other local organizations also promote donation and volunteering opportunities and SHARE Omaha is engaged in collaborative talks with these community leaders. Together, we believe we can reinvent what it means to give.
What resources are available for members of the public who need help?
United Way of the Midlands powers 2-1-1, a free, confidential service that connects people of all ages in Nebraska and Southwest Iowa to a specialist who will help them find local health and human services. Assistance is available in over 100 languages using the tele-interpreter service and bilingual staff.
The 2-1-1 call center and database helps connect residents to:
- Utility/Rent/Financial Assistance
- Food/Shelter/Clothing
- Abuse Prevention
- Counseling/Mental Health Services
- Support Groups
- Senior Services
- Children/Teen Services
To access Helpline resources, individuals should dial 2-1-1, text their zip code to 898211 or visit http://211iowa.org. Specialists are available to assist individuals over the phone or via text between 7a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday through Friday and between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. After these hours, individuals can leave a message that will be returned. All calls are free and confidential, but standard message and data rates may apply when texting.