Foundation News
More Than an Inheritance: Passing Down a Tradition of Giving
Posted Friday August 14, 2026
When we think about inheritance, we often think about what gets passed down: a family home, investments, a business, land, or other financial assets.
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Bunching: A Year-End Giving Strategy Worth Knowing
Posted Wednesday August 12, 2026
When “back to school” enters the conversation, it’s a pretty good reminder that the rest of the year will go by quickly. Before fall calendars fill up and the holidays arrive, now is a good time to check in on your charitable goals for 2026.
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Donor-Advised Funds: A Valuable Conversation for Your Community
Posted Tuesday August 11, 2026
Many donors are looking for a convenient way to organize their charitable giving while supporting multiple nonprofits over time. A donor-advised fund allows them to contribute to a charitable fund, receive any available tax benefits at the time of the gift, and recommend grants to the organizations and causes they care about when the time is right.
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Your Community Already Has a Story. Tell It Well.
Posted Tuesday August 11, 2026
Every community has a story worth investing in.
Your community foundation helps tell that story by connecting generous people with the opportunities that will strengthen your town for generations to come.
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Looking for a Simpler Way to Give?
Posted Tuesday August 11, 2026
Many people think charitable giving means writing a check whenever they want to support a cause. While that's one option, many donors are discovering ways to make their giving more intentional.
One increasingly popular option is a donor-advised fund (DAF).
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Flint Hills Community Accelerator Director: Position Summary
Posted Monday August 3, 2026
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The Story Is Still Being Written
Posted Monday August 3, 2026
Last month, we looked back at the origins of the Youth Empowerment for Success (YES!) Fund. More than 30 years ago, the community responded to a difficult truth: many young people felt disconnected from Manhattan and didn’t want to stay and live in here. Today, we're halfway through the 2026 YES! Fund campaign, and it’s clear that the story is still being written… week by week.
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Welcome Dené Kaster to the GMCF Team
Posted Tuesday July 28, 2026
I am pleased to announce the hiring of Dené Kaster as our new Vice President for Investment & Real Estate Services.
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One Question Every Donor Is Asking (Even If They Never Say It)
Posted Tuesday July 28, 2026
Donors don't just give because an organization has a need. They give because they believe their gift will make a difference. That is why one of the most valuable exercises your organization can do is step back and ask a simple question: Why should someone invest in our mission?
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Closer to Home: Is It Time to Bring Your Donor-Advised Fund Local?
Posted Thursday July 23, 2026
For many donors, a donor-advised fund (DAF) is one of the easiest and most flexible ways to organize charitable giving. It allows you to make a charitable contribution, receive any available tax benefits at the time of your gift, and recommend grants to the nonprofits and causes you care about over time.
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Growing the Next Generation of Community Champions
Posted Monday July 6, 2026
One of the greatest gifts we can pass on to the next generation isn't something that can be wrapped or placed in a savings account. It's the understanding that each of us has the ability to make a difference.
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Growing the Next Generation of Community Champions
Posted Monday July 6, 2026
One of the greatest opportunities community foundations have is engaging the next generation in philanthropy. While many of your donors have spent years investing in their communities, they are also thinking about the legacy they hope to leave not only through charitable gifts, but through the values they pass on to their children and grandchildren.
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