Creating Impact Through Giving Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:35:41 -0500 http://www.occf.org/impact en-us © 2026 Oklahoma City Community Foundation yes e700c3a8-0641-54e1-816d-50dbb1c6cf39 Oklahoma City Community Foundation episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) charitable giving, philanthropy, planned giving, charity, nonprofits, community, foundation, oklahoma, oklahoma city Oklahoma City Community Foundation https://storage.buzzsprout.com/19ie27liktvhxnabiwbgwgaukgt6?.jpg Creating Impact Through Giving http://www.occf.org/impact Special Episode: Meals on Wheels & the Community Foundation Special Episode: Meals on Wheels & the Community Foundation Join us for a special episode this holiday season as we dive into the Foundation's relationship with the Meals on Wheels of Oklahoma City. Learn from our special guests how we can make an impact, together.

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]]> Join us for a special episode this holiday season as we dive into the Foundation's relationship with the Meals on Wheels of Oklahoma City. Learn from our special guests how we can make an impact, together.

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]]> Oklahoma City Community Foundation Buzzsprout-14187977 Thu, 21 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -0600 1242 2 99 full false The Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center The Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center Join us for this Creating Impact Through Giving episode as we dig into the recent opening of the Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center. We bring on Kelley Barnes, Vice President of Community Engagement with the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, Councilwoman Nikki Nice, who represents Ward 7 in Northeast Oklahoma City and Melinda McMillan-Miller, Director of Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation.

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]]> Join us for this Creating Impact Through Giving episode as we dig into the recent opening of the Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center. We bring on Kelley Barnes, Vice President of Community Engagement with the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, Councilwoman Nikki Nice, who represents Ward 7 in Northeast Oklahoma City and Melinda McMillan-Miller, Director of Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation.

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]]> Oklahoma City Community Foundation Buzzsprout-13541474 Thu, 07 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0500 1951 2 10 full false I care. I give. I help. iFund. I care. I give. I help. iFund. Join us on the latest Creating Impact Through Giving episode as we dive into iFunds! These funds,  designed to support our community, work to tackle the topics closest to home, fully funded by you, the OKC community!

We bring in special guests Kelley Barnes, VP of Community Engagement here at OCCF; Jenean Yanish, CEO of the Health Alliance for the Uninsured; and Star Yellowfish with the Oklahoma City Public School District, Native American Student Services.

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]]> Join us on the latest Creating Impact Through Giving episode as we dive into iFunds! These funds,  designed to support our community, work to tackle the topics closest to home, fully funded by you, the OKC community!

We bring in special guests Kelley Barnes, VP of Community Engagement here at OCCF; Jenean Yanish, CEO of the Health Alliance for the Uninsured; and Star Yellowfish with the Oklahoma City Public School District, Native American Student Services.

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]]> Oklahoma City Community Foundation Buzzsprout-13329772 Tue, 01 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0500 1396 2 9 full false Scholarships: Never on Your Own Scholarships: Never on Your Own This week on the OCCF Pod, we talk with our very own Jess Schwager, Scholarship Programs Director here at the Foundation. We also brought in Kathy Hahn, who started the Elaine Hahn Memorial Business Scholarship, and Jessi Cortez, an Elaine Hahn scholarship recipient!

Join us as we dig into higher education funding and all that goes into it.

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]]> This week on the OCCF Pod, we talk with our very own Jess Schwager, Scholarship Programs Director here at the Foundation. We also brought in Kathy Hahn, who started the Elaine Hahn Memorial Business Scholarship, and Jessi Cortez, an Elaine Hahn scholarship recipient!

Join us as we dig into higher education funding and all that goes into it.

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]]> Oklahoma City Community Foundation Buzzsprout-12874115 Tue, 23 May 2023 07:00:00 -0500 1126 2 8 full false One on One with Trisha Finnegan - The Update One on One with Trisha Finnegan - The Update This month on Creating Impact Through Giving, we meet back up with Trisha Finnegan, President & CEO of OCCF, as she takes us through her journey in the first several months of her time at the Foundation and in the community.

Listen in as she discusses her vision for the Foundation, her meetings with community leaders and more!

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]]> This month on Creating Impact Through Giving, we meet back up with Trisha Finnegan, President & CEO of OCCF, as she takes us through her journey in the first several months of her time at the Foundation and in the community.

Listen in as she discusses her vision for the Foundation, her meetings with community leaders and more!

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]]> Oklahoma City Community Foundation Buzzsprout-12551677 Fri, 31 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0500 1775 CEO, OKC, charity, nonprofit, community, impact 2 7 full false The Alphabet Soup of IRAs The Alphabet Soup of IRAs This month, we're diving deep to learn all about Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) and how they can help donors to impact their community while also saving taxes on their IRA distributions. OCCF's Julie Dais and Laura Moon walk Dan through this tricky topic, and OCCF donor Richard Opdyke explains how he is helping students accomplish their goals through QCDs from his IRA. 

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]]> This month, we're diving deep to learn all about Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) and how they can help donors to impact their community while also saving taxes on their IRA distributions. OCCF's Julie Dais and Laura Moon walk Dan through this tricky topic, and OCCF donor Richard Opdyke explains how he is helping students accomplish their goals through QCDs from his IRA. 

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]]> Oklahoma City Community Foundation Buzzsprout-12291822 Tue, 21 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0600 1268 professional advisors, charity, nonprofit, charitable giving, IRAs, OKC, Donor 2 6 full false Endowments: A Perfect Match! Endowments: A Perfect Match! You've heard us talk about endowment, but what is it and how does it really work? On this episode, we're taking a deep dive into our Charitable Organization Endowment program with OCCF's Jennifer Meckling, the Kirkpatrick Family Fund matches with Liz Charles and how donors can maximize their impact by giving to organizations participating in the match program with Dr. Joe Leonard. 

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]]> You've heard us talk about endowment, but what is it and how does it really work? On this episode, we're taking a deep dive into our Charitable Organization Endowment program with OCCF's Jennifer Meckling, the Kirkpatrick Family Fund matches with Liz Charles and how donors can maximize their impact by giving to organizations participating in the match program with Dr. Joe Leonard. 

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]]> Oklahoma City Community Foundation Buzzsprout-12103881 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0600 1746 Endowment, Nonprofit, OKC, Oklahoma City, Donor, Charitable Giving 2 5 full false 'Tis the Season for Year-End Giving 'Tis the Season for Year-End Giving 'Tis the season to count your blessings and help those around you. Year-end also happens to be the busiest time of year at the Community Foundation and nonprofits all around the community. Listen in as we dive into year-end giving and the importance of investing in the community with OCCF's Vice President of Development Joe Carter and Ron Ward of Ward Construction on this month's podcast. 

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]]> 'Tis the season to count your blessings and help those around you. Year-end also happens to be the busiest time of year at the Community Foundation and nonprofits all around the community. Listen in as we dive into year-end giving and the importance of investing in the community with OCCF's Vice President of Development Joe Carter and Ron Ward of Ward Construction on this month's podcast. 

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]]> Oklahoma City Community Foundation Buzzsprout-11900467 Tue, 20 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0600 1547 year-end giving, charity, nonprofits, OKC, Oklahoma City, tax planning, holiday giving, donating 2 4 full false Giving Together with GiveSmartOKC Giving Together with GiveSmartOKC Have you ever wondered how to find a nonprofit to support? On this episode, we're diving into GiveSmartOKC, the Community Foundation's online platform to help donors research and make informed decisions about their charitable giving.

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]]> Have you ever wondered how to find a nonprofit to support? On this episode, we're diving into GiveSmartOKC, the Community Foundation's online platform to help donors research and make informed decisions about their charitable giving.

Visit occf.org to learn more!

]]> Oklahoma City Community Foundation Buzzsprout-11656013 Tue, 15 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0600 1273 nonprofit, corporate giving, charitable giving, donors, corporate-social responsibility, OKC, Oklahoma City 2 3 full false Professional Advisors and OCCF Professional Advisors and OCCF In this episode, we're sitting down with OCCF Vice President of Development Joe Carter, Kendall King with Castle Point Wealth Advisors and Kendra Robben with Robben Law to discuss the significant role professional advisors play at the Community Foundation and what this means for donors. 

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]]> In this episode, we're sitting down with OCCF Vice President of Development Joe Carter, Kendall King with Castle Point Wealth Advisors and Kendra Robben with Robben Law to discuss the significant role professional advisors play at the Community Foundation and what this means for donors. 

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]]> Oklahoma City Community Foundation Buzzsprout-11345642 Tue, 20 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0500 1384 professional advisors, wealth advisors, nonprofits, charity, financial planning, estate planning, Oklahoma City, OKC 2 2 full false One on One with Trisha Finnegan One on One with Trisha Finnegan In this episode, we're sitting down with OCCF's new President and CEO, Trisha Finnegan, for a one on one to learn about her background and vision for the future of OCCF. 

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]]> In this episode, we're sitting down with OCCF's new President and CEO, Trisha Finnegan, for a one on one to learn about her background and vision for the future of OCCF. 

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]]> Oklahoma City Community Foundation Buzzsprout-11180708 Mon, 22 Aug 2022 13:00:00 -0500 1506 Oklahoma City, Community Foundations, nonprofit 2 1 full false Getting to the Root of City Beautification Getting to the Root of City Beautification If you look around the OKC metro today, you'll notice how beautiful some of our city and neighborhood parks look, but it wasn't always that way. This month, we're digging in to city beautification and the impact OCCF's Parks & Public Space Initiative has had on this effort. We sat down with OCCF's Lanc Gross and OKC Parks' Scott Copelin to talk about our city's transformation over the past couple decades and how grants from OCCF have helped make this happen. 

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]]> If you look around the OKC metro today, you'll notice how beautiful some of our city and neighborhood parks look, but it wasn't always that way. This month, we're digging in to city beautification and the impact OCCF's Parks & Public Space Initiative has had on this effort. We sat down with OCCF's Lanc Gross and OKC Parks' Scott Copelin to talk about our city's transformation over the past couple decades and how grants from OCCF have helped make this happen. 

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]]> Oklahoma City Community Foundation Buzzsprout-10985981 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -0500 1227 OKC, Oklahoma City, Parks, Beautification, Grants, nonprofit, government, charitable organization 1 18 full false Philanthropy and the Advantages of Advised Funds Philanthropy and the Advantages of Advised Funds In this episode, we're talking philanthropy and how individuals can create an impact or leave a legacy. Join Dan as he talks to OCCF's Vice President of Development, Joe Carter, Nonprofit Solutions', Jeri Holmes, and Kayla Cawood from Robben Law as they discuss the individual philanthropy and the advantages of advised funds.

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]]> In this episode, we're talking philanthropy and how individuals can create an impact or leave a legacy. Join Dan as he talks to OCCF's Vice President of Development, Joe Carter, Nonprofit Solutions', Jeri Holmes, and Kayla Cawood from Robben Law as they discuss the individual philanthropy and the advantages of advised funds.

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]]> Oklahoma City Community Foundation Buzzsprout-10824591 Tue, 21 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0500 1836 philanthropy, OKC, oklahoma city, estate planning, professional advisors, lawyers, community, nonprofit, charity 1 17 full false Meeting the Needs of Charitable Organizations Meeting the Needs of Charitable Organizations Did you know OCCF has one of the largest Charitable Organization Endowment Programs in the country? This month, we're sitting down with our COE Program Director Jennifer Meckling, Bruce MacIntyre with the Parkinson Foundation of Oklahoma and Dana Gibson from the El Reno Schools Foundation to talk everything COE.

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]]> Did you know OCCF has one of the largest Charitable Organization Endowment Programs in the country? This month, we're sitting down with our COE Program Director Jennifer Meckling, Bruce MacIntyre with the Parkinson Foundation of Oklahoma and Dana Gibson from the El Reno Schools Foundation to talk everything COE.

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]]> Oklahoma City Community Foundation Buzzsprout-10632953 Tue, 17 May 2022 08:00:00 -0500 1300 Nonprofits, Oklahoma City, Charity, Charitable Organizations, Endowment, Finance 1 16 full false iFunds: What Are They and How Are They Changing the Community? iFunds: What Are They and How Are They Changing the Community? The OCCF was looking for a way to fulfill the wishes of their donors without a specific organization or charity in mind - enter iFunds. On this episode, we're sitting down with OCCF's Kelley Barnes, Oklahoma Dental Foundation's John Wilguess and Hilltop Clinic's Clarissa Watkins to find out what iFunds are and how they're making a difference in the community. 

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]]> The OCCF was looking for a way to fulfill the wishes of their donors without a specific organization or charity in mind - enter iFunds. On this episode, we're sitting down with OCCF's Kelley Barnes, Oklahoma Dental Foundation's John Wilguess and Hilltop Clinic's Clarissa Watkins to find out what iFunds are and how they're making a difference in the community. 

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]]> Oklahoma City Community Foundation Buzzsprout-10466287 Tue, 19 Apr 2022 11:00:00 -0500 1512 Grants, OKC, Oklahoma City, nonprofits, Community impact 1 15 full false Keep Moving Across Central Oklahoma's Parks & Trails Keep Moving Across Central Oklahoma's Parks & Trails Spring is in the air, and that means it's the perfect time to get out and get moving. In this episode, we dive into our city's parks and trails and discuss how we can meet our wellness goals while also exploring and discovering new places throughout the metro. We are joined by Marsha Funk, director of the Greater OKC Parks & Trails Foundation, KeepMovingOKC's spokesperson Leah Philpott and OCCF's Lanc Gross and Brian Dougherty. 

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]]> Spring is in the air, and that means it's the perfect time to get out and get moving. In this episode, we dive into our city's parks and trails and discuss how we can meet our wellness goals while also exploring and discovering new places throughout the metro. We are joined by Marsha Funk, director of the Greater OKC Parks & Trails Foundation, KeepMovingOKC's spokesperson Leah Philpott and OCCF's Lanc Gross and Brian Dougherty. 

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]]> Oklahoma City Community Foundation Buzzsprout-10291495 Tue, 22 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0500 1849 Wellness, Parks, Trails, Oklahoma City, OKC, Nonprofit, Charity 1 14 full false Scholarship Season is Heating Up! Scholarship Season is Heating Up! Scholarship season is heating up, so we've brought in our resident experts, Jessica Schwager and Rick Fernandez, to discuss how OCCF can help, how to apply for scholarships and the role counselor's play in the process. And, you won't want to miss our conversation with Carolina Garcia, an OCCF scholarship recipient, discussing the impact scholarships have had on her education.

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]]> Scholarship season is heating up, so we've brought in our resident experts, Jessica Schwager and Rick Fernandez, to discuss how OCCF can help, how to apply for scholarships and the role counselor's play in the process. And, you won't want to miss our conversation with Carolina Garcia, an OCCF scholarship recipient, discussing the impact scholarships have had on her education.

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]]> Oklahoma City Community Foundation Buzzsprout-10122501 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0600 1557 Scholarships, College, Education, Nonprofit, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Students 1 13 full false OKCGetsFit Wellness Grants OKCGetsFit Wellness Grants In a recent survey of the 100 most populous cities in America, Oklahoma came in dead last. That's right, we were voted the unhealthiest city in the country. Today, Dan sits down with Nancy Anthony, OCCF president and Kelley Barnes, vice president of community engagement, to discuss OKCGetsFit, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation's wellness grants designed to take action to turn some of those stats around.

Learn more at occf.org/wellnessinitiative and find ways to keep moving at keepmovingokc.org.

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]]> In a recent survey of the 100 most populous cities in America, Oklahoma came in dead last. That's right, we were voted the unhealthiest city in the country. Today, Dan sits down with Nancy Anthony, OCCF president and Kelley Barnes, vice president of community engagement, to discuss OKCGetsFit, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation's wellness grants designed to take action to turn some of those stats around.

Learn more at occf.org/wellnessinitiative and find ways to keep moving at keepmovingokc.org.

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]]> Oklahoma City Community Foundation Buzzsprout-10000220 Wed, 02 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0600 1221 Wellness, OKCGetsFit, nonprofit, OKC, Oklahoma City, Grants 1 12 full false Let's Talk Year-End Giving Let's Talk Year-End Giving We're back and diving into how you can make a difference with your year-end gifts. Community Foundation President Nancy Anthony joins us to discuss this year's changes to charitable giving, how donors can make the most of their gifts and much more. GiveSmartOKC manager Rachel Mouton is also here to walk us through how donors can learn more about charitable organizations and give smarter this holiday season.

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]]> We're back and diving into how you can make a difference with your year-end gifts. Community Foundation President Nancy Anthony joins us to discuss this year's changes to charitable giving, how donors can make the most of their gifts and much more. GiveSmartOKC manager Rachel Mouton is also here to walk us through how donors can learn more about charitable organizations and give smarter this holiday season.

Visit occf.org to learn more!

]]> Oklahoma City Community Foundation Buzzsprout-9756837 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0600 933 year-end giving, charitable giving, philanthropy, tax benefits, donor services, donor advised fund, nonprofit, charity 1 11 full false Ready? Set. Keep Moving, OKC! Ready? Set. Keep Moving, OKC! This month, Dan revisits KeepMovingOKC.org, a recently launched communications initiative to promote free and low-cost physical activity events and organizations in central Oklahoma. We chat about the campaign's launch and positive reception with Kelley Barnes, Oklahoma City Community Foundation vice president of community engagement, and get to know Leah Philpott, who serves as the official spokeswoman for KeepMovingOKC. 

Visit www.KeepMovingOKC.org for free and low-cost resources around physical activity.

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]]> This month, Dan revisits KeepMovingOKC.org, a recently launched communications initiative to promote free and low-cost physical activity events and organizations in central Oklahoma. We chat about the campaign's launch and positive reception with Kelley Barnes, Oklahoma City Community Foundation vice president of community engagement, and get to know Leah Philpott, who serves as the official spokeswoman for KeepMovingOKC. 

Visit www.KeepMovingOKC.org for free and low-cost resources around physical activity.

Visit occf.org to learn more!

]]> Oklahoma City Community Foundation Buzzsprout-8174390 Tue, 23 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0500 914 Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Philanthropy, Wellness, Fitness, Physical Activity, Healthy Living, Community, Lifestyle, Sport, Oklahoma City 1 10 full false Putting Goals Within Reach Putting Goals Within Reach Why is graduation day too late for high school seniors to worry about financial aid for college? And how should they prepare for applications ahead of time?

This month on Creating Impact Through Giving, Jessica Schwager, director of scholarships at OCCF, tells us about the tips and tricks behind a successful scholarship application. You'll also learn about a great scholarship opportunity for students in foster care, and hear the impactful story of one of our past recipients, Savien Johnson.

Apply for scholarships: occf.org/scholarships
Oklahoma Youth With Promise Scholarship: occf.org/oywp
Counselors, join our email list here: http://conta.cc/3dEmBjg

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]]> Why is graduation day too late for high school seniors to worry about financial aid for college? And how should they prepare for applications ahead of time?

This month on Creating Impact Through Giving, Jessica Schwager, director of scholarships at OCCF, tells us about the tips and tricks behind a successful scholarship application. You'll also learn about a great scholarship opportunity for students in foster care, and hear the impactful story of one of our past recipients, Savien Johnson.

Apply for scholarships: occf.org/scholarships
Oklahoma Youth With Promise Scholarship: occf.org/oywp
Counselors, join our email list here: http://conta.cc/3dEmBjg

Visit occf.org to learn more!

]]> Oklahoma City Community Foundation Buzzsprout-8010179 Tue, 23 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0600 1331 scholarships, education, foster care, Oklahoma, college 1 9 full false Turning Donors Into Philanthropists Turning Donors Into Philanthropists In this month's episode of Creating Impact Through Giving, let’s take a closer look at the evolution of a charitable gift. What happens when a donor comes to us with a donation but no initial idea on how to develop a legacy? Listen to Dan’s conversation with Laura Moon, donor services manager, and Ken Rees, a local philanthropist who has worked with us to grow his fund into a multi-year grant program. 

Find a full transcript of this episode at occf.org/impact.

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]]> In this month's episode of Creating Impact Through Giving, let’s take a closer look at the evolution of a charitable gift. What happens when a donor comes to us with a donation but no initial idea on how to develop a legacy? Listen to Dan’s conversation with Laura Moon, donor services manager, and Ken Rees, a local philanthropist who has worked with us to grow his fund into a multi-year grant program. 

Find a full transcript of this episode at occf.org/impact.

Visit occf.org to learn more!

]]> Oklahoma City Community Foundation Buzzsprout-7483321 Tue, 26 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0600 1243 philanthropy, donors, charity, giving, tax planning, estate planning, development, oklahoma city 1 8 full false Ring In Year-end Giving with Us! Ring In Year-end Giving with Us! Have you ever thought about supporting your community through charitable contributions? Or maybe you are already giving to charity, but wonder if you are doing so in the most efficient and effective way? In this episode, Joe Carter, VP of development at the Community Foundation, guides you through the many different ways you can make an impact this giving season - or at any point in your life! Dan and Joe look back on their favorite creative giving tools of 2020 and predict what's going to shape the charitable sector in 2021. We also talk to a donor who has created a sizable legacy himself about his experience working with the Foundation's donor services team. Tune in to get valuable year-end giving advice, a comprehensive fund type 101, and savvy tax strategies relating to the CARES Act.

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]]> Have you ever thought about supporting your community through charitable contributions? Or maybe you are already giving to charity, but wonder if you are doing so in the most efficient and effective way? In this episode, Joe Carter, VP of development at the Community Foundation, guides you through the many different ways you can make an impact this giving season - or at any point in your life! Dan and Joe look back on their favorite creative giving tools of 2020 and predict what's going to shape the charitable sector in 2021. We also talk to a donor who has created a sizable legacy himself about his experience working with the Foundation's donor services team. Tune in to get valuable year-end giving advice, a comprehensive fund type 101, and savvy tax strategies relating to the CARES Act.

Visit occf.org to learn more!

]]> Oklahoma City Community Foundation Buzzsprout-6840475 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 10:00:00 -0600 1411 year-end giving, charitable giving, philanthropy, tax benefits, CARES Act, donor services, donor advised fund, nonprofit, charity, estate planning 1 7 full false Give Smart This Giving Tuesday Give Smart This Giving Tuesday Update: Please note that GiveSmartOKC has been retired. Please visit occf.org/nonprofit-directory to learn more about the resources to check out the resources available to you for learning about the nonprofits in our community.

Dan discusses the origins and possibilities of the new GiveSmartOKC platform with Kelley Barnes and Rachel Mouton of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation's programs team. Our experts share insight into the platform's expanded functionalities and different ways to leverage them this giving season. Later in the episode (13:22), DesJean Jones, Executive Director of OIC of Oklahoma County, provides powerful testimony to the platform's potential, and Dan chats with Steve Agee, OCCF Trustee and philanthropist, about why every donor and nonprofit should be using GiveSmartOKC to grow their impact.

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]]> Update: Please note that GiveSmartOKC has been retired. Please visit occf.org/nonprofit-directory to learn more about the resources to check out the resources available to you for learning about the nonprofits in our community.

Dan discusses the origins and possibilities of the new GiveSmartOKC platform with Kelley Barnes and Rachel Mouton of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation's programs team. Our experts share insight into the platform's expanded functionalities and different ways to leverage them this giving season. Later in the episode (13:22), DesJean Jones, Executive Director of OIC of Oklahoma County, provides powerful testimony to the platform's potential, and Dan chats with Steve Agee, OCCF Trustee and philanthropist, about why every donor and nonprofit should be using GiveSmartOKC to grow their impact.

Visit occf.org to learn more!

]]> Oklahoma City Community Foundation Buzzsprout-6405007 Mon, 16 Nov 2020 15:00:00 -0600 1749 oklahoma, oklahoma city, nonprofits, giving tuesday, charitable giving, estate planning, philanthropy, nonprofit research 1 6 full false Parks for the People Parks for the People 65,000 bulbs. A newspaper clipping. A historic neighborhood in Oklahoma City.

On Episode 5, we’re talking everything parks with Brian Dougherty, director of the Parks & Public Space Initiative, JB Schuelein from the Mesta Park Neighborhood Association and Leslie Hudson, Trustee, committee member and philanthropist. From our latest grants to an exciting community opportunity coming up over the next few weeks, tune in to get a sneak peek of the project that will help transform the metro area come Spring 2021!

Opportunities mentioned in this episode:
- Rebloom Oklahoma spring flower campaign: occf.org/rebloom (deadline extended to Nov. 9, 2020)
- Nonprofit training opportunities: occf.org/coetraining
- Parks grants: occf.org/parks

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]]> 65,000 bulbs. A newspaper clipping. A historic neighborhood in Oklahoma City.

On Episode 5, we’re talking everything parks with Brian Dougherty, director of the Parks & Public Space Initiative, JB Schuelein from the Mesta Park Neighborhood Association and Leslie Hudson, Trustee, committee member and philanthropist. From our latest grants to an exciting community opportunity coming up over the next few weeks, tune in to get a sneak peek of the project that will help transform the metro area come Spring 2021!

Opportunities mentioned in this episode:
- Rebloom Oklahoma spring flower campaign: occf.org/rebloom (deadline extended to Nov. 9, 2020)
- Nonprofit training opportunities: occf.org/coetraining
- Parks grants: occf.org/parks

Visit occf.org to learn more!

]]> Buzzsprout-5969635 Tue, 20 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0500 1652 parks, philanthropy, oklahoma city, beautification, nonprofit, endowment, historic preservation, Maps4 1 5 full false The Power of Endowment The Power of Endowment With the help of Teena Belcik, President and CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County, Dan explores the longterm benefits of endowment planning. We're also looking ahead to exciting grant opportunities, our annual check distributions to deserving nonprofits, and to the end of a turbulent fiscal year that has put our investment policies to the test. Learn how our nonprofits have successfully braced themselves against market turmoils and why they can rest assured that the Oklahoma City Community Foundation takes steadfast stewardship of their future. #ThePowerofEndowment

Sign up for our virtual nonprofit training series: occf.org/coetraining
More information about iFund Services for the Elderly grants: occf.org/ifunds/elderly.html
Scholarship applications opening October 1: occf.academicworks.com

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]]> With the help of Teena Belcik, President and CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County, Dan explores the longterm benefits of endowment planning. We're also looking ahead to exciting grant opportunities, our annual check distributions to deserving nonprofits, and to the end of a turbulent fiscal year that has put our investment policies to the test. Learn how our nonprofits have successfully braced themselves against market turmoils and why they can rest assured that the Oklahoma City Community Foundation takes steadfast stewardship of their future. #ThePowerofEndowment

Sign up for our virtual nonprofit training series: occf.org/coetraining
More information about iFund Services for the Elderly grants: occf.org/ifunds/elderly.html
Scholarship applications opening October 1: occf.academicworks.com

Visit occf.org to learn more!

]]> Buzzsprout-5541076 Tue, 22 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0500 1345 endowment, services, elderly, scholarships, grants, oklahoma 1 4 full false Keep Your Distance But Keep Moving, OKC! Keep Your Distance But Keep Moving, OKC! Dan reveals the launch of an exciting new initiative at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation and chats with our guests about our role in making Oklahoma a healthier, more active state. Stay tuned for his conversations with Talita DeNegri, OCCF Trustee and principal at Mount St. Mary Catholic High School, OCCF's Kristi Birk-Steinberg and Caitlynne Miller from the Oklahoma City Mom blog, and learn more about finding the perfect biking trails in central Oklahoma and how to not let COVID-19 keep you cooped up with summer!

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]]> Dan reveals the launch of an exciting new initiative at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation and chats with our guests about our role in making Oklahoma a healthier, more active state. Stay tuned for his conversations with Talita DeNegri, OCCF Trustee and principal at Mount St. Mary Catholic High School, OCCF's Kristi Birk-Steinberg and Caitlynne Miller from the Oklahoma City Mom blog, and learn more about finding the perfect biking trails in central Oklahoma and how to not let COVID-19 keep you cooped up with summer!

Visit occf.org to learn more!

]]> Oklahoma City Community Foundation Buzzsprout-4965692 Mon, 17 Aug 2020 01:00:00 -0500 1317 1 3 full false The Gift of Education The Gift of Education In this episode, Dan welcomes back Jessica to discuss all things scholarships, opportunities for rural students, and the impending sticker shock of college tuition. You'll also hear from a donor directly about her experience setting up a scholarship in honor of a loved one and her plans to build an endowment that supports education in perpetuity. Lastly, two former Oklahoma City Community Foundation scholarship recipients look back on the impact the gift of education has had on their academic journey.

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]]> In this episode, Dan welcomes back Jessica to discuss all things scholarships, opportunities for rural students, and the impending sticker shock of college tuition. You'll also hear from a donor directly about her experience setting up a scholarship in honor of a loved one and her plans to build an endowment that supports education in perpetuity. Lastly, two former Oklahoma City Community Foundation scholarship recipients look back on the impact the gift of education has had on their academic journey.

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]]> Oklahoma City Community Foundation Buzzsprout-4699517 Fri, 24 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0500 1725 scholarships, education, college tuition, university, oklahoma, endowment, memorial 1 2 full false Discovering Your Charitable Passions Discovering Your Charitable Passions Welcome to the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, your simple and effective resource in leaving a creative and lasting impact on your community. Hear from three of our in-house experts about the kinds of services and programs we offer (including scholarships, yay!) and take a deep dive into our origin story. We can't wait to explore more charitable giving strategies and nonprofit success stories with you in future episodes!

Visit occf.org to learn more!

]]> Welcome to the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, your simple and effective resource in leaving a creative and lasting impact on your community. Hear from three of our in-house experts about the kinds of services and programs we offer (including scholarships, yay!) and take a deep dive into our origin story. We can't wait to explore more charitable giving strategies and nonprofit success stories with you in future episodes!

Visit occf.org to learn more!

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