Philanthropy Today
Episodes
320 episodes
Manhattan Optimist Club on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 305
We talk with Gary Lloyd and Gene Clausen about a practical way to remove a major barrier to music education: getting real instruments into kids’ hands. We also hear how the Manhattan Optimist Club funds youth programs, builds community partners...
UFM on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 305
We sit down with Dr. Alaya Mestrovich C. from UFM to break down what’s new in their summer catalog and why community education still matters in Manhattan. We also dig into inclusive ceramics, practical AI training, and a new after-school option...
Food and Farm Council of Riley County and City of Manhattan on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 304
We talk with Vicky James and Andrea De Jesus about how Nourish Together connects local farms, health partners, donors, and volunteers to fight food insecurity and reduce food waste in Manhattan, Kansas. We dig into produce prescriptions, blessi...
Morning Star on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 303
We talk with Morningstar executive director and co-founder Donja McDonald about building a peer-run mental health community where safety and dignity come first. We dig into why a sober environment matters, how funding works for a consumer-run o...
KS Big Brothers Big Sisters on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 302
We catch up with Michelle Sink from Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters on how the organization is rebuilding after the January fire while keeping mentorship at the center. We talk fundraising wins, a plan for a new community-minded space, and the ...
Pawnee Mental Health on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 301
We talk with Diane Hinrichs of Pawnee Mental Health about making support easier to find, easier to accept, and more connected to everyday life. We share what Pawnee offers across 10 counties, why 24/7 mobile crisis matters, and how art can help...
Wonder Workshop Children's Museum on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 300
We talk with Katie Seal from Wonder Workshop Children’s Museum about how hands-on play builds real community ties in Manhattan and why Grow Green Match Day feels like a town-wide reunion. Student guest Zake brings soul food history to the table...
Beach Museum of Art on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 299
We talk with Beach Museum of Art curator Liz Seaton about “Rural America” and how the show connects past images to the realities people live right now. We share the themes artists capture and the stories visitors are leaving in the comment book...
Wareham Hall on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 298
We talk with Wareham Hall executive director Blade Magis about turning a beloved downtown Manhattan landmark into a modern, accessible venue while still honoring what made it historic. Along the way we dig into the weird little artifacts found ...
The Crisis Center on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 297
We talk with Kathy Ray about receiving Kansas’ Visionary Voice Award and what it reveals about the long, steady work of supporting survivors. We also share how Sexual Assault Awareness Month activities, free Crisis Center services, and communit...
Coronado Area Council BSA on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 296
We talk with Kyle Smith, Scout Executive and CEO of the Coronado Area Council BSA, about how Scouting serves families across 32 Kansas counties while still keeping local donations working right here in Riley County. We dig into Grow Green Match...
Good Shepherd Homecare & Hospice on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 295
We catch up with Christina Nolte from Good Shepherd Home Care and Hospice as she shares how a downtown tradition fuels compassionate care across Manhattan. We also dig into what it takes to fund long-term hospice support while keeping access si...
Flint Hills Community Accelerator & the Childcare Business Initiative on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 294
We catch up with Lisa Isaacson on how the Flint Hills Community Accelerator is expanding childcare in Manhattan through eight licensed suites and a hub built around education, health care, workforce, and family support. We dig into what it take...
Boys & Girls Club of Manhattan on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 293
We talk with Brady Armstrong, interim CEO of Boys and Girls Clubs of Manhattan, about the 27th annual Casino Night and why it fuels real, everyday support for local kids. We also look ahead to summer programming and how families can find openin...
Manhattan Arts Center on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 292
We talk with Kendra Coleman from the Manhattan Arts Center about how a single weekend can bring 3,000 neighbors together and still raise real money for programs. We trace how festivals, partnerships, and match-day giving turn into scholarships,...
Manhattan Emergency Shelter on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 291
We talk with Emily Wagner, executive director of the Manhattan Emergency Shelter, about how a long career in social services turns into leadership and what it really takes to keep a shelter stable. We dig into Bids for Bags, the stress of restr...
Manhattan Symphony Orchestra on the Community Hour Show Episode - 290
We talk with Dr. Rachel Dirks about how the Manhattan Symphony Orchestra forms, grows, and keeps concerts free for the community. We dig into programming choices, real-world logistics, and the partnerships and donations that help a new orchestr...
Manhattan Free Clinic on the Community Hour Show Episode - 289
We catch up with Rick Hernandez from Manhattan Free Clinic on a big year of growth, including a second location and thousands of patient visits. We also talk about what real healthcare access looks like, how new tech helps patients learn at hom...
GMCF President and CEO on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 288
We share how GMCF’s new strategic plan responds to rapid growth and sets a 2035 vision for being the community’s trusted philanthropic partner. We walk through the three goals guiding our next decade and the practical steps we’re taking to stre...
Be Able on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 287
We sit down with Scott Voos from Be Able and hear from Gary, a program graduate who goes from jail and instability to recovery housing and a real plan for the future. Gary shares how basic needs, accountability, and community help him rebuild h...
Sunset Zoo on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 286
Spring brings energy to Sunset Zoo as we welcome Kiatu, a four-month-old colobus monkey named through a community vote, and introduce our new director, Dr. Kaylee Reyes. We share expanded hours, family programs, membership perks, and a full sla...
Salvation Army of Manhattan KS on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 285
We share how local dollars and volunteer time turn into rent relief, utility help, free clothing, hot lunches, and real casework that follows clients from court to hospital to home. The result is practical hope that stays in Riley and Geary cou...
2025 CFA Civic Philanthropy Winner, Manhattan Optimist Club on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 284
We spotlight how the Manhattan Optimists turn a simple motto, Friend of Youth, into concrete programs that open doors for kids and strengthen the city. From a thriving instrument drive to free t‑ball and flexible meetings, the club shows how se...
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Kansas on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 283
We share how Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Kansas keeps families close to pediatric care, removes daily burdens, and plans upgrades and events to meet rising demand. We also outline simple ways Manhattan-area listeners can help, ...
2025 Rising Start Volunteer Awardee Sheila Ellis-Glasberg on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 282
We share how a grassroots directory grew into a regional network serving over 200 entrepreneurs a year and why the Yuma Street Cultural Center will unite culture, community, and commerce. We unpack leadership lessons, capital readiness, and par...