Foundation News
Do Not Overlook the $100 Donor
Posted Monday October 5, 2026
As nonprofit professionals, we spend a lot of time thinking about fundraising goals, campaign totals, and major gifts. But when it comes to donor development, the size of someone’s gift today only tells us part of the story.
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Ask. Listen. Trust: A Different Way to Think About Giving
Posted Friday October 2, 2026
When you care deeply about a nonprofit, it’s natural to want your gift to make a difference. You may have a particular program in mind or an idea of exactly how you would like your charitable dollars to be used.
But sometimes, one of the most meaningful things a donor can do is ask a simple question:
What do you need most?
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Work Smarter: One Story, Five Ways
Posted Thursday October 1, 2026
One strong story about your impact can go a long way. Instead of starting from scratch every time you need content for a newsletter, social media, your website or an email, take another look at the stories you already have. One story can be adapted in several ways to reach your audience across different channels.
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GMCF Recognized as Nation’s Fastest-Growing Community Foundation
Posted Tuesday September 29, 2026
GMCF has been recognized as the nation’s fastest-growing community foundation among foundations with more than $100 million in assets, reflecting continued growth in charitable resources serving communities across the region.
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Gift of Grain Story: Greater Sabetha x Albany Historical Society
Posted Tuesday September 15, 2026
Sometimes, making a meaningful gift starts with a simple question.
A local farmer recently stopped by the Greater Sabetha Community Foundation with an idea: he had grain he wanted to donate to support the Albany Historical Society, but he wasn’t sure where the grain was being held or how to turn it into a charitable gift.
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Gift of Grain Story: The Scobys
Posted Friday September 11, 2026
For many farm families, harvest represents the culmination of months of hard work, planning, and patience. For Leslie and her husband, Gary, it also became an opportunity to give back.
As a farmer’s wife, Leslie says she wishes their family had discovered Gift of Grain earlier in their farming journey.
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Put Generosity in the Plan: Why Charitable Conversations Matter Now
Posted Wednesday September 9, 2026
When families plan for the future, there is often a lot to consider: wills and trusts, financial accounts, health care wishes, property, family responsibilities and more.
But there is another important question worth including in those conversations: What do you want to happen with your charitable giving?
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What Will We Say 30 Years from Now?
Posted Monday August 31, 2026
There’s something about September that makes change feel especially noticeable. The days get a little shorter, the leaves begin to turn, and the spaces and places around town bustle with students. The energy of summer falls away and our community settles into a new rhythm.
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Momentum at Mid-Year
Posted Monday August 24, 2026
The year 2026 has been one of significant change and exciting opportunity for GMCF.
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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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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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