Philanthropy Today

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September 1, 20267 min

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 nonprofit work. Along the way, we dig into Match Day prep, annual reports, and a surprise drop-in about Fort Riley ghost tours coming back. • Liv’s path from marketing intern to campaign support and design work • What Match Day materials look like behind the scenes • How growing up around a community foundation leads to youth board service • Why nonprofit leadership training starts to feel like a real career plan • Building annual reports with executive directors and telling impact clearly • Learning community needs across 20-plus affiliate partners GMCF CFAs

September 1, 20266 min

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 get through the gate smoothly, and why the ghost tours keep people coming back year after year. • Fort Riley Fall Apple Days as one of the biggest events on post • Libby Custer apple pies as the signature fundraiser and why people stock up • Static displays, food vendors and a simple way to explore Fort Riley • Online pre-approval and QR scanning at the gate to make entry easier • Community partners helping produce and store hundreds of pies • Fort Riley ghost tours with changing stories and a walking route with multiple stops • Free tour model paired with donation items like gloves or socks • Where to find updates and sign-up details online and on Facebook Right now you can go online and fill out a form, an easy little form, which gets you access to Fort Riley. GMCF CFAs

September 1, 202620 min

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. We dig into record-breaking support for Parkinson’s, a growing cancer community, and a new raffle fundraiser that helps keep these resources open to everyone. • Meadowlark Market as a monthly fundraiser for the Good Samaritan Fund • Speedy PD’s 1,209 participants and why voice and music matter in Parkinson’s • Community partners and volunteers that make large events run well • The Meadowlark cancer program, from education nights to peer connection • Her Cancer Collective, men’s meetups, and arts-based support • Caregiver support circle for anyone facing chronic diagnosis at home • The memory program’s focus on education, exercise, and empowerment • Rock Steady Boxing, plus the wellness center and building project updates Wear your purple, celebrate the start of football season, and buy a raffle ticket. GMCF CFAs

August 24, 202618 min

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. We also share what it takes to grow responsibly, from finishing a capital campaign to tightening clinic operations so families do not get blindsided by billing issues. • Wildcats for No Stone Unturned weekend recap, including gala turnout and golf participation • Auction and raffle strategy that boosts donor energy and total fundraising • The organization’s 18-year growth from an idea to a therapy campus • How staff and family stories make the impact of therapy tangible • New facility results, including bringing 125+ kids off the waitlist • Plans for rural outreach and the long-term possibility of expanding beyond Manhattan • Capital campaign status and how future services depend on sustained support • Bringing clinic business functions in-house to better serve families who come multiple times a week The website is nostoneunturned.org. GMCF CFAs

August 24, 202611 min

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, what the funds support, and how small-town pride turns into long-term community impact. • how the foundation started as a GMCF affiliate and why the service area stays flexible • why rural philanthropy relies more on neighbors and less on large institutions • what the 32 funds support including school programs and community projects • how Match Day works with donor sponsors matching 27 funds • event details at Riley County High School plus satellite lunch-hour locations • broader needs that keep rural towns thriving including housing, child care, and support for older adults • ways alumni and people who moved away can still give and stay connected • how to donate online and why estate gifts matter for future generations We can always use more if you're interested in participating. We'd love to have you. So just come and visit with one of us. GMCF CFAs

August 18, 202615 min

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 Flint Hills. We talk about taking education programs directly to schools, what Bison Beef and Bourbon funds next, and how an upgraded outdoor classroom will handle real Kansas weather. • the new sculpture’s meaning for the Discovery Center and the region • the dinosaur exhibit’s final days and why families should go soon • SPARC program details and how it removes field trip barriers for schools • the Foundation’s role as the 501(c)(3) fundraising arm • the next exhibit announcement: Smithsonian Sea Monsters • Bison Beef and Bourbon plans, ticket availability, and this year’s “Fueling the Future” goal • how online silent auctions expand participation beyond the room • outdoor classroom renovation timeline, features, and donor support Tickets are still available, so you can find them on the Flint Hills Discovery Center website or the foundation's Facebook page are the two easiest places to go to register. But as I said, we're down to those final tickets. So Flint Hillsdiscovery.org is the website. GMCF CFAs

August 18, 202613 min

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 space. We break down what the new College Avenue location changes for patient access, clinic capacity, and partnerships that fill gaps like vision care. • the decision to move after water migration issues reduced usable clinic space • the new address at 1133 College Avenue in the medical plaza • the jump from three exam rooms to seven and what that does for patient flow • bringing patient-facing technology into every exam room • keeping chiropractic care and physical therapy more efficient with a dedicated room • collaborating for low-cost vision care and using grant support when patients cannot pay • connecting health care to social determinants like food, housing, education, and resources The website is MHKfreeclinic.com, building A, and uh at 1133 College Avenue. GMCF CFAs

August 10, 202617 min

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 community events that make creativity easier to access. We also get personal about how pottery and mixed media art can support mental health, especially for veterans and military families looking for a real outlet. • why Makers Guild Inc forms and what “judgment-free” means in practice • keeping artists in Manhattan by creating space to make and show work • the long-term vision for residencies, studios, and broader art classes • teaching affordable pottery classes through UFM and why donations matter • Pedro’s story of military service and using art to process trauma • helping veterans find their voice and exploring potential VA support • Alex’s approach to mixed media art and making beauty from hard subjects • Colores De Mi Corazón as a free public exhibit celebrating heritage • Dates, location, and planned performances and artist talks The website is themakersguildinc.com. It’s not INK; it’s INC. GMCF CFAs

August 10, 202616 min

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 talk about the real-world impact of local hospice care, veteran recognition, grief support, and ways to volunteer. • festival details at the K-State Alumni Center with cocktail hour and a five-course wine pairing dinner • winery guest and wine education from founding sponsor Standard Beverage Corporation • live auction highlights including trips, memorabilia, and the crowd-filled grab bag purse tradition • online silent auction running the week before the event for anyone who cannot attend • Good Shepherd’s role as the only local nonprofit provider of hospice, palliative, home health, and home care services • hospice house misconceptions and what families experience when they walk through the doors • veteran pinning ceremonies and why they matter at end of life • free weekly grief support group open to the public every Wednesday at noon • volunteer opportunities and upcoming hospice volunteer training in October August 29th, Festival of Wines, goodshepherdh.org. GMCF CFAs

August 3, 202614 min

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, and the events that keep the mission growing. • the origin story at the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation and the core mission of women helping women • the HUG Hand Up Grant that helps women return to school, earn certificates, and finish degrees • mentoring that keeps grantees encouraged through graduation • emergency grants for car repairs, safe housing essentials, and dental work • applications routed through Shepherd’s Crossing with eligibility screening and quick turnaround • how local nonprofits coordinate so fewer neighbors fall through the cracks • upcoming fundraisers including the October 12 golf tournament and Wonderful Wednesday celebrating a $1M endowment We invite you to Wonderful Wednesday, come and join us. GMCF CFAs