Nonprofit Newsletter Articles
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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Nonprofits & Sales
Posted Wednesday July 1, 2026
In the non-profit world, we like to talk about our mission, our values, and our impact. But very seldom do we talk about what we offer to donors in exchange for their dollars. Even after I started working at the foundation, I was one of those people who said, “Nonprofits don’t sell anything.” But you sell “nothing.” How do you get someone to donate $10, $ 1,000, or a million dollars?
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Legacy Begins with Cultivating a Champion
Posted Monday June 29, 2026
As nonprofit 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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Thank You for Joining Us! Lunch & Learn Recap
Posted Monday June 29, 2026
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Manhattan Public Library for our June Lunch & Learn, led by Dr. Sarah Barrett. We appreciate your engagement, thoughtful questions, and commitment to strengthening your organization's grantmaking and reporting efforts.
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Lunch & Learn Series: Topics Announced
Posted Monday June 1, 2026
Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our Lunch & Learn topic survey. Your feedback helped shape the educational opportunities we will offer throughout the remainder of the year.
Based on your input, upcoming topics will include Grants & Reporting, Volunteering, Fundraising, and Budgeting.
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Learning Together: Updates to GMCF’s Final Grant Reports
Posted Monday June 1, 2026
As part of GMCF's commitment to strengthening the impact of our grantmaking, we are introducing an updated final grant report for this summer. This change reflects a broader effort to better understand, measure, and learn from the difference our collective investments are making across the region.
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Building an AI Policy
Posted Friday May 29, 2026
There are positive use cases for nonprofit organizations as small teams work to make a big impact on a thin budget. However, this potential needs to be tempered by the human-centeredness of non-profit work; not to mention security of sensitive information.
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Helping Donors Give Through Gifts of Grain
Posted Thursday May 28, 2026
For nonprofit organizations, Gift of Grain donations can open the door to meaningful conversations with agricultural donors who want to make an impact in a tax-efficient way. While many donors are familiar with giving cash or checks, fewer realize the option to donate grain directly to support the causes they care about.
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A Gift That Lasts: Honoring Your Mother Through Philanthropy
Posted Tuesday May 5, 2026
There are countless ways to celebrate a mother’s love—flowers, cards, shared meals—but some gestures reach beyond a single day. Making a philanthropic gift in honor of your mother is one of them. It transforms gratitude into action, creating a legacy that reflects her values and extends her impact into the world.
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Growing Together: A Season of Impact and Reflection
Posted Friday May 1, 2026
Spring often feels like a season of growth and change, and it’s a good reminder of the process we see in grantmaking as we learn, reflect, and refine our work. We’ve completed two full cycles of grantmaking so far this year and will take this next season to let the seeds planted (awarded grants) take root and grow.
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Don't Scroll Past This... (Yes, That's the Point)
Posted Monday April 20, 2026
If you’re reading this, my marketing worked.
And that’s exactly the point. The real question… would someone stop scrolling for your post?
Being intentional with your content can make a big difference. Here are a few common marking mistakes to avoid, plus a quick checklist at the end to review before you hit "post".
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