Affiliate Newsletter Articles
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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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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You're Not Asking for a Gift—You're Helping Someone Make a Difference
Posted Monday July 6, 2026
As community foundation leaders, we spend a great deal of time talking about our mission, the needs in our communities, and the impact generosity makes. We celebrate successful Match Days, grant awards, scholarships, and projects that improve quality of life for everyone who calls our communities home.
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Legacy Begins with Cultivating a Champion
Posted Monday July 6, 2026
As organization leaders, we spend a great deal of time talking with supporters about today’s challenges and celebrating our successes. We see firsthand the stories of impact, milestone moments, and contagious sense of good that comes from creating a better tomorrow.
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Welcome Christa Rieger
Posted Monday July 6, 2026
We are excited to announce the appointment of Christa Rieger as Executive Director of the Atchison Foundation, a GMCF affiliate community foundation. Christa has been the owner of Storyweaver Brands since 2020.
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A Simple Introduction Can Strengthen a Donor's Charitable Plan
Posted Tuesday June 9, 2026
As community foundation leaders, we often work with donors who are passionate about supporting local causes and creating lasting impact. Many of these donors also rely on trusted professional advisors, including attorneys, CPAs, financial advisors, and wealth managers, to help guide important financial and estate planning decisions.
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Helping Agricultural Donors Give Through Gifts of Grain
Posted Tuesday June 9, 2026
Agriculture has long been at the heart of many Kansas communities. Local farm and ranch families play an important role not only in feeding our communities, but also in supporting the charitable causes that help them thrive.
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Thank you, Leslie
Posted Friday May 15, 2026
Leslie has been a tremendous blessing to the community foundation family and to the many communities she has served over the years. Her passion for people, belief in local philanthropy, and ability to encourage and guide others helped strengthen community foundations across the region in meaningful and lasting ways.
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Preparing for Match Day: Marketing & Communications Support
Posted Friday May 15, 2026
Match Day season is here and the GMCF marketing and communications team is here to help make the process as smooth and successful as possible for your organization. Below is an overview of the resources, timelines, and support available to help you prepare.
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From Survey to Service: Building Community Pride
Posted Friday May 15, 2026
One thing I’ve learned through community foundation work is that some of the best ideas begin by listening.
In July of 2025, South Brown County Community Foundation created and launched a community survey designed to better understand local priorities, concerns, and hopes for the future.
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Deepening Community Impact in Times of Need
Posted Monday April 6, 2026
Many people are not fully aware of the extent to which charitable organizations shape everyday life in our communities. From social services to education, healthcare, and the arts, nonprofits touch nearly every aspect of quality of life. These organizations often become even more essential during periods of economic uncertainty, when demand for services tends to rise just as resources can feel more constrained.
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