Finding Opportunities in the ChallengesBy Lindsay Cates, Director of Community ProgramsAs Halloween approaches, we’re reminded that while spooky fun is part of the season, many nonprofits are facing real challenges, and that can be scary and isolating. At OCCF, we...

Why Donors Give: Clarity, Connection, ImpactBy Josh Dunbar, Donor Services ManagerThe journey of every nonprofit professional is trying to figure out why donors give and how to make your organization more appealing to those individuals. As a former executive director...

Nonprofit News: You Asked, We ListenedBy Gabrielle Butler, Vice President of Community EngagementFor the first time in our history, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation will offer general operating support for its Community Grants: Opportunities for Children, Access...

Nonprofit News: What is Stewardship (And Why It's Not Just a Thank You Note)By Lindsay Laird, Vice President of Philanthropic ServicesLet’s talk about stewardship. It’s one of those words we hear all the time in fundraising, but what does it really mean? For me, it’s...

Nonprofit News: Budgeting in a Yo-Yo EconomyBy Madeline Bennett, Program AssociateCurrent challenges such as inflation, market instability and funding unpredictability have resulted in a yo-yo effect on the economy, leaving nonprofits to feel the pressure and...

Nonprofit News: Empowering Creative Giving and the IRA RolloverHave you ever considered promoting the value of an IRA Charitable Rollover to your donors? Do you want to know more? Simply put, an IRA Charitable Rollover, also known as a Qualified Charitable...

Nonprofit News: Growing DAF DonorsDoes spring fundraising season have you looking for ways to freshen up your efforts? Remember to include donor-advised funds as you consider plans for the rest of the year. Donor-advised funds have exploded in popularity in recent...

March Matchness at OCCFMarch has arrived, and at OCCF, it's all about the Matchness! Since 1979, the Kirkpatrick Family Fund and other generous donors have offered nonprofits the opportunity to leverage matching funds to establish or grow an endowment fund at OCCF. In...

Nonprofit News: Navigating SupportAt OCCF, we like to think of our nonprofit partners as our boots on the ground to make our community a better place, and we want to do all we can to support that important work. This year, we're launching OCCF's Nonprofit News where...