More than 35 years ago, a simple yet powerful idea took root. What if we focused our philanthropic energy on the needs of women and girls? That vision became the Women’s Fund of Omaha and it changed everything. 🥰 Help fuel our work for the next three decades. www.OmahaWomensFund.org/Donate

Young people are changing our world. Read about trio who are elevating young leaders in our community via Today’s Omaha Woman magazine: www.omahawomensfund.org/todays-omaha... ✍️Sarah Larsen 📸Ron Coleman, C4 Photography

DYK that we’re providing emergency contraception via vending machines in Omaha and Lincoln for only $8?! 👀 Our goal is to remove barriers and increase access. Help us continue this important work with your year-end donation today ➡ www.OmahaWomensFund.org/Donate

We're beyond grateful to two incredible Board of Director members--Tonya Conley and Jill Thomsen. Their guidance, advocacy and behind-the-scenes work make real change possible and have moved our mission for gender equity forward. Thank you for your service to the Women's Fund! 💛✨

It can be easy to feel powerless but don’t give in. Consider doing just one thing today to move the cause forward. And might we suggest donating to the Women’s Fund to fuel our gender equity work into the future?! 🫶 Your support makes our work possible. Give today at www.OmahaWomensFund.org/Donate

This week we welcomed a new Circles class, so it's only fitting that we uplift one of the original members. Thirteen years ago, Adrienne Perry applied to become a member of the inaugural class and the rest is history. www.omahawomensfund.org/todays-omaha...

Allow us to introduce you to Women's Fund Circles Class 14! 🤩 These amazing leaders will serve as advocates and champions for gender equity for the next three years. We can’t wait to see what impact they will have on our community. www.omahawomensfund.org/introducing-...

The attacks on our rights and freedoms continue. The time to act is now! Help fuel our movement for gender equity this Giving Tuesday. When women lead, entire communities benefit. Invest in real solutions today at OmahaWomensFund.org/Donate

For 35 years, we’ve been a driving force for change. Help fuel our work into the future with a donation this Giving Tuesday. Together, we can build the next chapter. Add your support today at www.OmahaWomensFund.org/Donate

At CIRA Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement, Astrid Munn works with immigrant women as they face layers of vulnerability that make them more likely to be targeted for gender-based violence. Read more: www.omahawomensfund.org/todays-omaha... ✍️: Kara Schweiss 📸: Ron Coleman, C4 Photography

A new ballot initiative is coming your way! "The campaign comes after several elections where voters approved wide-ranging ballot measures only to face a hacksaw in the Nebraska Legislature....from medical cannabis to paid sick leave and minimum wage." nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news...

Today, on Transgender Day Of Remembrance, we remember and honor the trans lives lost to violence, hatred and injustice. Their stories matter. Their lives mattered. Everyone deserves to live in safety, dignity and equality — without exception. We won't stop fighting until that’s true for all. 🏳️‍⚧️

We’re gearing up for Giving Tuesday because the sad truth is women’s organizations continue to receive less than 1% of funding from the global philanthropic community. It's time to close this funding gap and make bold investments in our future. www.OmahaWomensFund.org/Donate

Fatuma Mukombola is utilizing transformative justice and restorative justice principles to restore healing and build stronger communities in Omaha. Read more in Today's Omaha Woman magazine: www.omahawomensfund.org/todays-omaha... ✍️ by Mary Lee Harvey Dircks 📸 by Ron Coleman, C4 Photography

Today is the final day to apply to be our next policy director. Get all the details and apply now ⤵️

Together, we have the power to create real, lasting change for all women and girls. Make your plan now for Giving Tuesday. Your donation fuels the work to break down barriers and advance gender equity across our state. Let’s make bold impact—together. 💓 www.OmahaWomensFund.org/Donate

Last chance to get your tickets to see Stacey Abrams in Omaha tomorrow. All the details at ⤵️

Another day, another team member to celebrate! 😉📊💖 Learn more about Claire Hoff -- our inquisitive, curious and brilliant Research and Evaluation Director at www.omahawomensfund.org/celebrating-...

We're celebrating six years of Jill Johnson orchestrating our marketing campaigns from start to finish. Learn more about our detail-oriented, thoughtful and supportive Senior Marketing Manager at: www.omahawomensfund.org/celebrating-...

Today we celebrated this year's Circles graduates! These leaders have successfully completed their term, each making their own mark in moving our mission forward and creating a bold impact in our communities. Thank you all for your leadership and partnership! 😘💖✨

Now Hiring--Policy Director! 📣 In this role, you’ll oversee research, advocacy and public policy work and be responsible for building relationships to make public policy more accessible.✨ 👉Ready to use your skills to lead dynamic change? Apply now: OmahaWomensFund.org/Were-Hiring-Policy-Director/

She's challenged the political establishment, stood up to extremists and faced down her critics--that's the kind of unstoppable energy we all need right now. See Stacey Abrams on Nov 11 in Omaha. 🎟: LeadTheChangeFund.org/events/ This event is in partnership with our Lead the Change Fund.

“It’s a pretty delicate supply chain, so trying to figure out what it would look like to get additional infant formula to food banks to support families in the event of a widespread disruption to WIC is incredibly challenging."

Our annual magazine, Today's Omaha Woman, is out now! Cover art was illustrated by our Creative Director Jen Pavkov. Read more about Jen, her process and the cover art ➡️ www.omahawomensfund.org/todays-omaha... Article by Melanie Clark Featured photo by Rebecca Gratz Headshot photo by Ariel Panowicz

Our executive director was honored TWICE this past week for her contributions to our community. 🤩💖🏆Jo Giles was a nonprofit award recipient of The Bloc’s 50 over 50 Nebraska Awards on Saturday, and today she was an Excellence in Public Service Finalist at the Omaha World-Herald’s Inspire Awards.

We’re excited to host a series of civic engagement conversations with the first on November 11! THE Stacey Abrams will talk about democracy and elections. 📣💫🗳️ 🎟️ at LeadTheChangeFund.org/events Lead the Change Fund works in strategic partnership with the Women’s Fund of Omaha.

In Nebraska, access to firearms for abusers has deadly consequences. Of the 43 people that died of domestic violence from July 2022 to July 2024, half of those deaths involved a gun. Prevention is not only possible but necessary to ensure that every Nebraskan is free from gender-based violence.

In our latest research report, youth told us that judgmental attitudes from parents, teachers or providers can silence honest conversations about sexual health. Let’s change that. Find resources to start the conversation at GetAccessGranted.com/Resources

One exciting state-level win to celebrate this National Work & Family Month: 100,000+ Nebraskans now have the right to take paid sick time! www.abetterbalance.org/exciting-new...

We are getting 🤏 to selling out our Lead the Change event with Ashley Judd. This year will be special as we celebrate our 35th anniversary and we don’t want you to miss it. 🎟 Get your tickets today at www.OmahaWomensFund.org/Lead-The-Change

Over a 40-year career, Latinas lose $1+ million to the wage gap. That's money stolen from our families & our future. https://action.momsrising.org/sign/LEPD2025/ #LatinaEqualPay #Trabajadoras #MomSky

🏆 2017 TIME Magazine’s Person of the Year ❤️‍🩹 2019 United Nations Global Advocate of the Year 🌟 Golden Globe and Emmy Nominated-Actress 📰 New York Times Bestselling Author 🎟 Get your tickets to see Ashley Judd in Omaha on October 23: OmahaWomensFund.org/Lead-The-Change

Young people shared their experiences, barriers and hopes for the future of sexual and reproductive health through a Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) project. Their insights offer a powerful call to do better. Read the full report: OmahaWomensFund.org/our-work/sexual-literacy/#YPAR-Brief

We recently hosted a Replenish training in Kearney for folks who are working to end gender-based violence in communities across our state. Ready to invest in your leadership in a new and sustaining way? Message us to book your own Replenish session in 2026!

Cheers to our Circles Leadership team (some pictured here). These are some of the most dynamic leaders in our community. We're so grateful for their dedication to gender equity, hope for progress and ability to hold space for it all. 📸 by Rebecca Gratz

From her dynamic onscreen roles to her work as a real life humanitarian, Ashley Judd continues to advocate for survivors of gender-based violence and works globally for women’s rights. 🎟️Join Ashley and the Women’s Fund on Oct. 23. OmahaWomensFund.org/Lead-The-Change #WCW #LeadTheChange

There’s so much progress and history to celebrate at the Women's Fund. From our beginning in 1990 to where we are today, spaces and places our founders only dreamed we could go. Not everything can be seen in photos, but our work continues. Photos by Rebecca Gratz.

We recognize and honor the gender equity progress that has been made since 1920 and the ratification of the 19th Amendment while holding space for the challenges that are still in front of us as we work toward full equality for ALL women. We keep moving forward, together. ✨ #WomensEqualityDay