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.Visit occf.org to learn more!

The Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center

Sep 7th, 2023 32m 31s

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,

I care. I give. I help. iFund.

Aug 1st, 2023 23m 16s

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 K

Scholarships: Never on Your Own

May 23rd, 2023 18m 46s

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

One on One with Trisha Finnegan - The Update

Mar 31st, 2023 29m 35s

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 dis

The Alphabet Soup of IRAs

Feb 21st, 2023 21m 8s

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 thro

Endowments: A Perfect Match!

Jan 24th, 2023 29m 6s

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 wi

'Tis the Season for Year-End Giving

Dec 20th, 2022 25m 47s

'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 impor

Giving Together with GiveSmartOKC

Nov 15th, 2022 21m 13s

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.

Professional Advisors and OCCF

Sep 20th, 2022 23m 4s

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

One on One with Trisha Finnegan

Aug 22nd, 2022 25m 6s

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. Visit occf.org to learn more!

Getting to the Root of City Beautification

Jul 19th, 2022 20m 27s

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 Init

Philanthropy and the Advantages of Advised Funds

Jun 21st, 2022 30m 36s

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 La

Meeting the Needs of Charitable Organizations

May 17th, 2022 21m 40s

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 Da

iFunds: What Are They and How Are They Changing the Community?

Apr 19th, 2022 25m 12s

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 an

Keep Moving Across Central Oklahoma's Parks & Trails

Mar 22nd, 2022 30m 49s

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 throu

Scholarship Season is Heating Up!

Feb 22nd, 2022 25m 57s

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 mi

OKCGetsFit Wellness Grants

Feb 2nd, 2022 20m 21s

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 preside

Let's Talk Year-End Giving

Dec 21st, 2021 15m 33s

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 m

Ready? Set. Keep Moving, OKC!

Mar 23rd, 2021 15m 14s

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 wi

Putting Goals Within Reach

Feb 23rd, 2021 22m 11s

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

Turning Donors Into Philanthropists

Jan 26th, 2021 20m 43s

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 con

Ring In Year-end Giving with Us!

Dec 14th, 2020 23m 31s

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 devel

Give Smart This Giving Tuesday

Nov 16th, 2020 29m 9s

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

Parks for the People

Oct 20th, 2020 27m 32s

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 Assoc