Philanthropy Today

Be Able on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode- 339

We sit down with Scott Boos and Mia Wells from Be Able to unpack why job placement is not the finish line and why the real challenge often shows up after day one. We shar

LightMHK on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode- 340

We talk with Light MHK leaders about how local fundraising translates into real mental health support for people who cannot afford therapy costs. We also preview the next

Manhattan Community Health Foundation on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode- 337

We talk with Chris Spooner of the Manhattan Community Health Foundation about how local philanthropy strengthens access to care, fills practical gaps, and supports progra

Museum of Art + Light on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode- 338

We talk with Jori Louise Cheville, Director of Curatorial Affairs at the Museum of Art and Light, about the fall lineup and how the museum builds connections between old

Making Every Dollar Work Harder, Dene Kaster on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode- 336

We welcome Dene Kaster to the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation and talk through how her nonprofit finance background strengthens donor support and long-term communi

Meadowlark Foundation on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode- 333

We talk with Rebecca Fitzgerald and Sarah Duggan about how Meadowlark serves Manhattan and the Flint Hills with free community programs that go far beyond senior living.

Friends of the Fort Riley Museums on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode- 334

We pivot to Friends of the Fort Riley Museums and map out how Apple Days turns a fun day on post into real support for local history. Tara shares what to expect, how to g

GMCF intern Liv Tubbs on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode- 335

We pivot mid-show and pull our intern, Liv Tubbs, onto the mic to talk about what she actually does at Greater Manhattan Community Foundation and why she’s leaning into n

No Stone Unturned Foundation on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode- 332

We talk with No Stone Unturned leaders about a sold-out Wildcats fundraising weekend and how community support translates into real therapy access for kids and families.

Rural Riley County Community Foundation on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode 331

We talk with Lori Roggi about how the Rural Riley County Community Foundation grows local giving across Leonardville, Keats, and Riley. We break down what Match Day is, w

Manhattan Free Clinic on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode 329

We trade birthday jokes with Manhattan Free Clinic executive director Rick Hernandez, then get into the real story behind a big relocation after 21 years in a basement sp

Flint Hills Discovery Center Foundation on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode 330

We catch up with Leslie White from the Flint Hills Discovery Center Foundation on the projects, exhibits, and fundraising that keep hands-on learning growing across the F

Good Shepherd Homecare & Hospice on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode 327

We welcome Christina Knowlte from Good Shepherd Home Care and Hospice to share what makes Festival of Wines such a fun night and such an important fundraiser. We also tal

The Makers Guild Inc. on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode 328

We talk with Pedro Melendez and Alex Garcia about building Makers Guild Inc into a judgment-free home for artists in Manhattan, Kansas, with low-barrier classes and commu

Beach Museum of Art on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode 325

We talk with Beach Museum of Art curator Eileen Wong about building exhibitions that welcome everyone, from clear label writing to creating a space where curiosity is the

The Fairy Godmothers on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode 326

We talk with Lori Getch about Fairy Godmothers and how local giving meets urgent needs for women in Manhattan, Kansas. We break down the grants, the screening process, an

Kansas Association for Conservation & Environmental Education on the GMCF Community Hour Show- Episode 323

We talk with Kansas Green Schools Director Rachel Wahle about why getting kids outdoors is one of the fastest ways to counterbalance rising screen time and student anxiet

Habitat For Humanity of the Northern Flint Hills on the GMCF Community Hour Radio Show Episode 324

We catch up with Josh Brewer from Habitat for Humanity of the Northern Flint Hills on active builds, a major Manhattan rehab, and what it takes to keep job sites safe whe

Konza United Way on the GMCF Community Hour Episode - 321

We sit down with Tyler Dupey, the new Executive Director of Kanza United Way, to hear how he plans to lead with strategy, strong volunteers, and smarter use of data. We a

Sunflower Children's Collective on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 322

We talk with Rachel Fontenau from Sunflower Children’s Collective about how their Child Advocacy Center and CASA program support kids and caregivers through investigation