Late in the afternoon on Giving Tuesday, as the workday was winding down, Omaha Community Foundation fundholder Ernie Goss noticed that Mosaic was just $15,000 shy of meeting a one-day challenge grant deadline. The challenge was significant, not only for its size, but for the momentum it would create among Mosaic’s supporters.
Mosaic is a nonprofit that supports nearly 5,000 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and other diverse needs across 12 states, including Nebraska.
Ernie called Nathan Morgan, Donor Services Advisor at the Omaha Community Foundation, with a simple but time-sensitive question: if he initiated a grant that evening, even if it was processed later, could it still count toward Mosaic’s challenge? After Nathan confirmed that it was possible, Ernie took the next step. He reached out directly to Mosaic and initiated a three-way conversation to ensure everyone was aligned and the details were clear. Within the hour, the path forward was confirmed, and the grant was requested with confidence…