Philanthropy Today
Episodes
332 episodes
YES! Fund Campaign 2026 on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 317
We talk with Dr. Sarah Barrett about the YES! Fund and how a community-funded grant model builds safe, engaging after-school programs for youth across Manhattan. We trace the fund’s roots back to the 1993 flood, the moment local leaders listene...
Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 316
We talk with Elizabeth Nelson about how USD 383 Early Learning keeps working through the summer and why now is the time to apply for preschool. We break down the July 16 in-person application day, what “kindergarten readiness” really looks like...
Engineers' Foundation of Kansas on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 315
We talk with Tom Roberts about how the Engineers Foundation of Kansas turns donations into hands-on STEM opportunities for students across the state. We dig into robotics, MathCounts, Future City, and why AI makes critical thinking more importa...
Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 314
We catch up with Jack Lindquist on how the Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program recruits and trains leaders who understand the whole region, not just one town. We talk through who qualifies, how the program is funded, and why class projects ...
Flint Hills Volunteer Center on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 313
We welcome Brent Sigman as the new executive director of the Flint Hills Volunteer Center and hear why he’s bringing a boots on the ground mindset to volunteer coordination. We talk through where the biggest needs are right now, how we build st...
Homestead Ministries on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 312
We talk with Deb Klutz of Homestead Ministries about long-term, holistic care for adult female survivors of sex trafficking in Manhattan and Celina. We dig into why trafficking is underreported, why some survivors seek faith-based support, and ...
Manhattan Parks and Recreation Foundation on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 311
We talk with Gail Urban and Willie Thomas from the Manhattan Parks and Recreation Foundation about how better parks, stronger programs, and smarter funding can lift a whole community. We dig into scholarships that help kids participate, plus th...
Museum of Art + Light on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 310
We talk with Erin Dragotto from the Museum of Art and Light about why the Picasso experience feels so powerful when you see the full creative timeline in one place. We also dig into how arts access, school partnerships, and citywide collaborati...
Manhattan Catholic Schools on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 309
We talk with Melissa Solden and incoming principal Jared Taylor about what makes Manhattan Catholic Schools feel joyful, mission-driven, and deeply connected to the wider Manhattan community. We also run through the biggest events and simple ne...
Little Apple Splash on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 308
We talk with Little Apple Splash organizer Kitty Pursley about the dock diving competition returning to Blue Earth Plaza and why it is one of the most fun free events to watch in Manhattan. We break down how the sport works, what makes this yea...
Manhattan Juneteenth Celebration On the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 307
We share what makes Manhattan’s Juneteenth weekend feel like a true community homecoming, from live music and barbecue to a walk that helps strangers become friends. We also connect the celebration to the history of Yuma Street and close the we...
Midwest Dream Car Collection on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 306
We talk with Jennifer Elliott about how the Midwest Dream Car Collection has become one of the top car museums in the country by pairing world-class vehicles with real storytelling and up-close access. We also dig into the Route 66 centennial e...
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...