Philanthropy Today

Today, we talked with Bill Richter, the Impact Cornerstone Award recipient at the Community Foundation Awards. This award recognizes those who had a strong impact in making GMCF successful. During our discussion, we dove into Bill’s sixty-year philanthropic journey, exploring his involvement with his church, the community foundation, and the Crisis Center.

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Today, we chatted with GMCF's president and CEO, Vern Henricks. In the second of our two-part series, we discussed the community foundation's MHK Together Program initiated to combat the COVID business shutdown, GMCF's disaster relief fund, and the childcare and business accelerator. 

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Today, we chatted with GMCF's president and CEO, Vern Henricks. In the first of a two-part series, we discussed the community foundation's 25 years. We covered everything from the initial $200 donation to legalize GMCF as a non-profit community Foundation to our 365 million dollars in assets 25 years later and everything in between. 

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Today, we talked with GMCF's current Board of Directors Chair, Matt Crocker. We discussed how he became involved with the community foundation the year ahead with the goal of finishing the projects that past chairs Jackie Hartman Borck and Kim McAtee started and laying the foundation for GMCF's next 25 years. 

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Today, we chatted with outgoing board chair, GMCF’s 2023-2024 Board of Directors Chair, Kim McAtee. We talked about her getting the philanthropy bug from her parents, getting her children involved in Youth Impacting Community (YIC), and championing the Flint Hills Community Accelerator. Her strategic insights and expertise contributed greatly to GMCF's success.  

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Today, we chatted with GMCF’s 2022-2023 Board of Directors Chair, Jackie Hartman Borck. We discussed how she became involved with the foundation, her year as board chair, and the importance of the arts for community growth.

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Today, we chatted with GMCF’s 2021-2022 Board of Directors Chair, Therese Miller. We discussed her time as the board treasurer, her year as board chair reintegrating after the pandemic, starting the Philanthropy Today podcast and the GMCF community arts program, and her passion for affordable housing for our community. 

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Today, we spoke with GMCF’s 2020-2021 Board of Directors Chair, Bill Bahr. We chatted about his year as board chair, adapting and overcoming challenges during the COVID lockdown, and helping those most impacted by the pandemic in the Manhattan community with the MHK Together program.

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Today, we spoke with GMCF’s 2019-2020 Board of Directors Chair, Matt Paquette. We chatted about his year as board chair, his personal and professional involvement with the foundation, and his adaptability during the initial months of the pandemic.

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Today, we spoke with GMCF’s 2018-2019 Board of Directors Chair, Dean Thibault. We discussed his involvement with the foundation from the beginning, his year as board chair, and serving the Manhattan community by volunteering in various charitable organizations. 

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Today, we talked with GMCF’s 2017-2018 Board of Directors Chair, Karen Roberts. We talked about her work through Fairy Godmothers, Karen’s initial involvement with GMCF while working in the USD 383 School District, and her family’s legacy of giving. 

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Today, we talked with GMCF’s 2016-2017 Board of Directors Chair, Neil Helmick. We chatted about being a GMCF trustee, becoming a member of the executive board, and his experience as chair of the board of directors. 

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Today, we talked with GMCF’s 2015-2016 Board of Directors Chair, Jodi Kaus. We chatted about her initial involvement with GMCF, being behind the scenes from the beginning, getting her children involved in our Youth Impacting Community program, and starting the Young Trustee Program here at GMCF. 

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Today, we chatted with GMCF’s 2014-2015 Board of Director Chair, Neil Horton. We discussed his term as Board of Directors Chair, the various programs started during his year as Board Chair, and the legacy of philanthropy he has built over the past 25 years.

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Today, we chatted with GMCF’s 2013-2014 Board of Director Chair, Jim Gordon. We discussed his second term as Board of Directors President, the hiring of our CEO Vern Henricks, and the impact GMCF has had on the community for the last 25 years.

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Today, we talked with GMCF’s 2012-2013 Board of Director President, Dennis Mullin. We discussed his influence on the formation of GMCF, the Goldstein Foundation’s impact on GMCF’s growth, his involvement with various non-profit organizations, and an insightful philosophy on hiring practices.

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Today, we chatted with GMCF’s 2011-2012 Board of Director President, Terry Arthur. We discussed  Terry’s father’s legacy of philanthropy and service to the community, his involvement with various non-profit organizations, and the formation of GMCF’s first supporting organization, The Community Foundation of The Flint Hills, now named The Goldstein Foundation.

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Today, we caught up with GMCF’s 2009-2010 Board of Director President, Don Wissman. In our conversation, we discussed  Don’s thoughts on GMCF’s affiliate program, the move to change the foundation's name from Manhattan Community Foundation to The Greater Manhattan Community Foundation during his term, and his admiration for how well community leaders work together. 

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