Legacy Giving

Support the Next Generation

YOUR LEGACY THROUGH PLANNED GIVING

At the Women’s Fund, we believe in building a future where women and girls have the opportunity to thrive for generations to come. By including us in your estate plans, you can ensure that our work continues beyond today—driving lasting, community-led change to innovate, advocate and shift systems toward gender equity.

Legacy giving is a powerful way to make a difference, allowing you to leave a meaningful impact that align with your financial and philanthropic goals. Whether through a bequest, beneficiary designation or other planned giving options, your generosity will sustain our mission for years to come.

Ways to Give

Bequests

Include Women’s Fund in your will or living trust to leave a gift that costs nothing in your lifetime.

Charitable Gift Annuities & Trusts

Provide support while receiving income and tax benefits through structured giving options.

Beneficiary Designations

Name Women’s Fund as a beneficiary of your retirement account, life insurance policy or other assets.

Real Estate & Other Assets

Gifts of property, securities or other appreciated assets can create lasting change while offering potential tax advantages.

Marian Ivers Community Service Leadership Award

Inspiring the Next Generation of Leaders

Marian Ivers was a visionary leader, dedicated mentor and driving force behind countless community initiatives. As a founding member of the Women’s Fund of Omaha, she played a pivotal role in advancing opportunities for women and girls. In her honor, the Marian Ivers Award continues her legacy by supporting University of Nebraska at Omaha students in developing critical leadership skills.

Through this award and the Marian Ivers Internship, we empower the next generation of changemakers—ensuring that Marian’s passion for leadership, advocacy and community-building lives on.

Past Award Recipients

Marian Ivers-Huja photo
Huja Sange
2024
Eh-Mo Khaing
Eh-Mo Khaing
2023
Photo of staff member, Zoe Miller
Zoe Miller
2022
Lavanya Uppala
Lavanya Uppala
2021
Alyn-Aguilar-Ivers Award
Alyn Aguilar
2020
Madeline St. Claire Ivers Award
Madeline St. Clair
2019
Maya Solarana Ivers Award
Maya Solarana
2019
Deena Keilany Ivers Award
Deena Keilany
2018
Okina Tran Ivers Award
Okina Tran
2018
Elle Mostek
Elle Mostek
2017
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Erin Dabbs
2017
Ndu MI Awards
Nduulwa Kowa
2016
Erica Schumann TOW Photo

Dr. Erica Schumann (she/her)

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