Philanthropy Today

The South Brown County Community Foundation is holding its first Match Day in July!  In this episode of Philanthropy Today, Foundation members, Jackie Petersen and Sarah Gerving, describe how several locals have come together, with the support of businesses like Ag Partners and Rainbow Communications, and are working toward fulfilling needs in the area. www.growsouthbrown.com GMCF CFAs

Mitzi Richards brings a lifetime of experience in philanthropy and finance to the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation.  Mitzi joined the GMCF staff in June as Director of Philanthropy.  Learn more about Mitzi's background and the love she has for building relationships and helping donors make decisions they can be proud of. #GMCF #philanthropy #MHK #Foundation GMCF CFAs

Attention nonprofits!!  The GMCF is partnering with the Manhattan Public Library for a FREE grant search program for nonprofit organizations.  GMCF's Director of Programs, Kendra Kuhlman shares the details on the "Lunch and Learn" program to be held at the MPL on July 12th! mcfks.org kendrak@mcfks.org #grantwriting #nonprofits #foundations GMCF CFAs

 C. Clyde Jones has accomplished many things over his 99 1/2 years and has lived over 60 of those years in Manhattan.  The local icon recently got an early start celebrating his 100th birthday with an open house bash held by the Kansas State University College of Business Administration.  In this episode of Philanthropy Today, Dr. Jones shared many memories of his work with charitable organization...

The GMCF has added a new position to its staff, and one couldn't find a better fit for the job!  Christine Benne is working in the role as Military Relations Coordinator, working specifically with GMCF Partner, the Armed Forces Community Foundation.  Asa member of the military community for over 3 decades, Christine comes to the GMCF with numerous contacts and relationships that will help fur...

The creation of No Stone Unturned is a story in itself.  In this episode of Philanthropy Today, board member, Nancy Evangelidis, describes their work, and shares her personal stories of having 2 children that have benefited from the therapy work done at No Stone.  It's a compelling, loving story that you'll enjoy.  She also talks about how their annual fundraiser has grown each year.  It...

The Manhattan Emergency Shelter serves several hundred people each year.  Executive Director, Emily Wagner, tells Philanthropy Today how the shelter weathered the pandemic, tells about their needs and funding mechanisms.  Fundraising is always important for MESI, and Emily shares details about the upcoming Bag Lady Auction to be held Friday, June 24th in the Utopia Room at St. Thomas More Catholic...

Now in its 33rd year, Manhattan's Juneteenth celebration continues to broaden its lineup of events and activities.  History, music, food and good times are included in the weeklong effort.  Sonya and Dave Baker bring Philanthropy today up to speed on what you can be a part of during Juneteenth, June 13th-19th in Manhattan City Park.   Further details are available on their website: https://ma...

The Konza United Way in 2021 sold 1,000 "Restaurant Week" passports.  That's a great result for a first-time event!  In 2022, the event will be held June 10-19, and passports will be available beginning June 3rd...for ONLY 5 BUCKS!   KUW Executive Director, Tara Claussen, appears on this episode of Philanthropy Today, and gives us the details of Restaurant Week and how it helps the...

Elaine Dhuyvetter is our guest on this episode of Philanthropy Today.  Elaine is retiring this May after serving 14 years at the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation, the last several as the Foundation's Vice President Marketing and Programs.   Elaine tells us how GMCF has evolved over the last 14 years, highlights some of her favorite memories, and shares her plans following her retirement...

2022 marks just the second year for the Hiawatha Community Foundations "Give Back To Move Forward" match day.  In the first year, local leaders were blown away by the generosity to the foundation, and they're gearing up to make the 2022 version bigger and better!  Our guest on Philanthropy Today is Virginia Freese, a long time mental health professional, now serving as the President...

Big Brothers Big Sisters changes lives.  Michelle Sink, Central Kansas Director of BBBS talks about the impact made in the lives of littles...AND bigs!  We also will learn about a new term on Philanthropy Today, "Friendraising!"  Learn how you can help BBBS by hosting a simple event. Michelle also gives us a preview of "The Manhattan," a fundraising event scheduled for October...

 The Armed Forces Community Foundation is a new partner with the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation.  In this episode of Philanthropy Today, Brigadier General (retired) Phil Mattox tells us what the goals of the AFCF are, and provides details of one of its key fundraisers, the Stand To golf tournament, scheduled for Saturday, May 21st. mcfks.org https://www.armedforcescf.org/document-center.cf...

Jeff Crist directs the Marysville Community Foundation, which is one of the many partners of the GMCF.  He's getting ready for "Pony Up Marysville" match day, which is May 6th.  Jeff tells us more about how "Pony Up  Marysville" came to be and what to look for in 2022! www.ponyupmarysville.com www.marysvillecf.org GMCF CFAs

Manhattan has been designated a qualifier location for the U.S. Air Guitar Championships!! Invite MHK’s Jeff Sackrider and World Air Guitar Champion, Nordic Thunder, talk with Dave about the contest to be held at The Wareham, May 6th! usairguitar.com GMCF CFAs

Karla Hagemeister is the new Executive Director of the Flint Hills Breadbasket.  In this episode of Philanthropy Today, we learn more about Karla's work in the Manhattan area prior to taking over at the FHBB, including her work on the USD 383 Manhattan/Ogden school board.   We'll also learn more about the Breadbaskets 27th annual "Take A Swing At Hunger" golf tournament schedul...

 April 22nd is a huge day for the non-profit community in Manhattan as Grow Green Match Day provides a 50% match on donations, courtesy the Howe Family Foundation.  Our guests on Philanthropy Today include Beth St. Amand, on behalf of the St. Amand Memorial Fund, Kathy Ray of Crisis Center, Inc., Rick Hernandez from the Flint Hills Community Clinic, as well as Christian Watkins and Amelia Richter...

Today's episode features 4 non-profit leaders, describing how Grow Green Match Day helps their organizations.  Philanthropy Today speaks with  Chris Jacobs of the House Cafe, Tara Claussen of Konza United Way, Christina Nolte of Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice, and Vonda Copeland from Manhattan/Riley County Crimestoppers.  Remember---Grow Green Match Day is April 22nd! growgreenmanhattan.c...

As Grow Green Match Day approaches on Friday, April 22nd, Philanthropy Today visited with leaders in several organizations about how Grow Green Match Day financially helps them.  This episode features Tod Bunting of the SAVE Farm, Rebecca Fitzgerald of Meadowlark Foundation, Scott Voos of Be Able Community, Josh Brewer of the Manhattan Area Habitat for Humanity, Melissa Soldan of the Boys and Girl...

The colors of Spring are coming out!!!  Here to talk about some upcoming vibrant artistic efforts is GMCF's Director of Development, Kendra Kuhlman.  She tells how the Diehl Family Foundation has helped support numerous public art projects, and we'll learn how Allison Bowman's poster is being utilized to support public art on Grow Green Match Day, April 22nd. growgreenmanhattan.com...

Youth Impacting Community (Y.I.C.) is a group of high school aged youth from the Manhattan, KS area who want to make a positive difference in the lives of others.  This episode of Philanthropy Today features Y.I.C.'s adviser, MaKenna Eilert, the President of the group, Claire Shamburg, and Secretary, Monroe Say. GMCF CFAs

 The Festival Of Lights is a holiday experience held annually in Manhattan's Blue Earth Plaza. On this episode of Philanthropy Today, Belinda Snyder and Brad Everett describe how "Whooville" came to be, and tell us about a new aspect to the Festival Of Lights that will begin in 2022 in honor of Everett's late wife, Amy.   GMCF CFAs

 Kristin Guggisberg is a CFA nominee in the Rising Star category, and with good reason!  Her full-time job is being director of Kansas Special Olympics, yet she is a co-founder of Laundry Love, which provides laundry services for those in need.  Here's her story!  GMCF CFAs

 The Eichman family, which owns Midwest Concrete Materials, have been philanthropists for 4 generations!  On this episode of Philanthropy Today’s, the Eichmans, who have been nominated for a CFA in the Business Philanthropy category explain why "giving back" is not only a family tradition, but their efforts extend to their employees as well.  GMCF CFAs

 Grow Green Match Day has a significant impact on the non-profit agencies working through the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation.  On this episode of Philanthropy Today, GMCF VP of Marketing and Programs, Elaine Dhuyvetter, explains how Grow Green Match Day works and how it's grown and evolved the last 14 years. GrowGreenManhattan.com GMCF CFAs