Stories
Some call it stories. Others call it a blog. But here you will find nuggets of goodness to use and -- you guessed it -- SHARE!
Guest blog: CQuence Health Invests in Community Impact in Omaha and Beyond
This blog is guest-written by Mike Cassling, CEO of CQuence Health
I want to share a few thoughts about why CQuence Health is enthusiastic about being a Collective Impact Lead Sponsor for SHARE Omaha’s Giving Tuesday.
Guest blog: It Takes Heart
This blog is guest written by Kim Kanellis, communications coordinator for The Foster Kitten Project.
Often, the word “rescue” is used to express the act of accepting an animal into care for the purpose of protecting and caring for that animal until a permanent adoptive home can be found, but we don’t commonly talk about the “hearts” that are associated with these acts. So far in 2023, the “hearts” behind The Foster Kitten Project have helped almost 200 kittens, but what does this mean?
Giving Tuesday demonstrates the metro's philanthropy
WHO: SHARE Omaha is preparing for the year’s biggest day of philanthropy locally and across the globe. Giving Tuesday, the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, is recognized as the day to give back and support the greater Omaha metro community’s nonprofits.
WHAT: Giving Tuesday in the greater Omaha metro is the biggest, local giving day of the year. The annual event, which takes place globally the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, is recognized as the day to give back and support local community nonprofits.
Guest blog: Women and girls deserve better than 1.9%
This blog is guest written by Jo Giles, executive director of the Women’s Fund of Omaha
This fact should make you sit up and pay attention—only 1.9% of charitable giving goes to nonprofits focused on issues impacting women and girls.
Teresa Mardesen recognized with Women’s Legacy Award
SHARE Omaha’s executive director Teresa Mardesen is being awarded the 2023 “Women’s Legacy Award” by Women on a Mission for Change, an organization dedicated to supporting women and girls through partnership and mentoring.
The Women’s Legacy Award is given annually to women who exhibit a high level of professional or volunteer achievement and leadership skills, generate significant impact in Nebraska and are highly respected by their peers and a role model for other women.
Guest blog: Medical Solutions declares “Human-first”
This blog is guest-written by Craig Meier, CEO of Medical Solutions
As CEO of Medical Solutions, one of the nation’s largest healthcare talent ecosystems, I often think about what it means to “care.” It is at the core of what we do and how we live and lead within our company and in our communities.
Down Syndrome Awareness Month: DSA of the Midlands
This October, we uplift Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a time to celebrate people with Down syndrome and make others aware of their abilities and accomplishments.
We sat down with Leah, executive director of DSA of the Midlands to hear about their commitment to connecting those touched by Down syndrome through education, advocacy and support.
Pagination
We have so much great news to share from our nonprofit partners about their amazing work. But, we'd love to hear from you. Let us know if you have stories you'd like to tell and we'll make you a guest blogger!!