Philanthropy Today
Episodes
360 episodes
The Crisis Center, Inc on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode- 344
We talk with Crisis Center leaders about what domestic violence looks like in our community and what real support means when someone is trying to get safe. We break down the free, confidential, 24/7 services available across five counties and t...
Building The Future Of Sunset Zoo Episode- 343
We sit down with Linda Wasburg and Phil Maddox to explain how the Sunset Zoological Park and Wildlife Conservation Trust secures the zoo’s future through gifts, endowment funding, and big capital projects. We also dig into Phase Two plans, the ...
Shepherd's Crossing on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode- 342
We talk with Shepherd’s Crossing leaders about what 25 years of crisis support looks like on the ground and why the need keeps growing as costs rise. We break down Campaign 25, how we protect donor dollars through careful intake and budgeting, ...
Manhattan Arts Center on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode- 341
We talk with Kendra Kuhlman from the Manhattan Arts Center about how nonstop programming, youth theatre, and scholarships help more people feel like they belong through the arts. We also dig into Artini, upcoming productions, and the volunteer ...
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 gala and spell out simple ways to volunteer, donate, and spread the word ...
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 share how the new Be Able Academy focuses on identity, responsibility, and pra...
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 masters and contemporary artists. We dig into Picasso’s immersive experien...
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 programs that keep people healthier at home. We dig into mini-grants, workforce ...
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 community impact. We dig into real estate giving, the coming transfer of wealth, ...
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, ...
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 b...
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 comm...
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 ...
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 commu...
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, 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 space. We break down what the new College Avenue location changes for patien...
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 ab...
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, ...
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...
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 point. We preview Homeslash Land Wazhazhe Artists Speak, a bilingual Engl...
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 when the heat spikes. We also break down the repair program, the Builders Clu...
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 anxiety. We share how KACEE supports teachers across Kansas with practical train...
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 investigations, court, and recovery. We also share how the community can fund free serv...
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 also dig into how local giving becomes local grants, plus the volunteer too...
Switch Wicked Studios on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 320
We talk with Dane Malone about how Switch Wicked Studios grows from a screen printing shop into a nonprofit community art space in downtown Manhattan. We dig into the events, the low-friction ways artists can participate, and the big goal of ma...