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GMCF Cornerstone Impact Award Winner Dennis Mullin - Philanthropy Today Episode 158

GMCF Cornerstone Impact Award Winner Dennis Mullin - Philanthropy Today Episode 158

Today, we talked with Dennis Mullin, an 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 delved into Dennis's professional life, his mentoring of college students, starting the Flint Hills Breadbasket, founding the Flint Hills Christian School, and his involvement with the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation.GMCFCFAs

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GMCF Cornerstone Impact Award Winner Dennis Mullin - Philanthropy Today Episode 158

GMCF Cornerstone Impact Award Winner Dennis Mullin - Philanthropy Today Episode 158

Today, we talked with Dennis Mullin, an 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 delved into Dennis's professional life, his mentoring of college students, starting the Flint Hills Breadbasket, founding the Flint Hills Christian School, and his involvement with the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation.GMCFCFAs

GMCF Cornerstone Influence Award Winner Sue Maes - Philanthropy Today Episode 157

GMCF Cornerstone Influence Award Winner Sue Maes - Philanthropy Today Episode 157

Today, we talked with Sue Maes, the Influence Cornerstone Award recipient at the Community Foundation Awards. This award recognizes those who saw the potential of what a community foundation could do for Manhattan. During our discussion, we delved into Sue’s history, professional life, involvement with the foundation, starting the Fairy Godmothers, and her newfound passion for climate change education scholarship.GMCFCFAs

GMCF Cornerstone Impact Award Winner Bill Richter - Philanthropy Today Episode 156

GMCF Cornerstone Impact Award Winner Bill Richter - Philanthropy Today Episode 156

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.GMCFCFAs

GMCF Cornerstone Catalyst Award Winner Dirk Daveline - Philanthropy Today Episode 155

GMCF Cornerstone Catalyst Award Winner Dirk Daveline - Philanthropy Today Episode 155

Today, we talked with Dirk Daveline, a recipient of a Catalyst Cornerstone Award at the Community Foundation Awards. This award recognizes those who inspire and drive transformative processes around them for GMCF’s benefit. During our discussion, we dove into Dirk's journey, exploring his involvement with Big Brothers Big Sisters, his views on philanthropy, and his advice to prospective board members.GMCFCFAs

GMCF 25 Year Review with President and CEO Vern Henricks Part 2 - Philanthropy Today Episode 154

GMCF 25 Year Review with President and CEO Vern Henricks Part 2 - Philanthropy Today Episode 154

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. GMCFCFAs

GMCF 25 Year Review with President and CEO Vern Henricks Part 1 - Philanthropy Today Episode 153

GMCF 25 Year Review with President and CEO Vern Henricks Part 1 - Philanthropy Today Episode 153

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. GMCFCFAs

2024 - 2025 GMCF Past Board Chair Matt Crocker - Philanthropy Today Episode 152

2024 - 2025 GMCF Past Board Chair Matt Crocker - Philanthropy Today Episode 152

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. GMCFCFAs

2023 - 2024 GMCF Past Board Chair Kim McAtee - Philanthropy Today Episode 151

2023 - 2024 GMCF Past Board Chair Kim McAtee - Philanthropy Today Episode 151

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. GMCFCFAs

2022 - 2023 GMCF Past Board Chair Jackie Hartman Borck - Philanthropy Today Episode 150

2022 - 2023 GMCF Past Board Chair Jackie Hartman Borck - Philanthropy Today Episode 150

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.GMCFCFAs

2021 - 2022 GMCF Past Board Chair Therese Miller - Philanthropy Today Episode 149

2021 - 2022 GMCF Past Board Chair Therese Miller - Philanthropy Today Episode 149

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. GMCFCFAs

2020 - 2021 GMCF Past Board Chair Bill Bahr - Philanthropy Today Episode 148

2020 - 2021 GMCF Past Board Chair Bill Bahr - Philanthropy Today Episode 148

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.GMCFCFAs

2019 - 2020 GMCF Past Board Chair Matt Paquette - Philanthropy Today Episode 147

2019 - 2020 GMCF Past Board Chair Matt Paquette - Philanthropy Today Episode 147

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.GMCFCFAs

2018 - 2019 GMCF Past Board Chair Dean Thibault - Philanthropy Today Episode 146

2018 - 2019 GMCF Past Board Chair Dean Thibault - Philanthropy Today Episode 146

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. GMCFCFAs

2017 - 2018 GMCF Past Board Chair Karen Roberts - Philanthropy Today Episode 145

2017 - 2018 GMCF Past Board Chair Karen Roberts - Philanthropy Today Episode 145

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. GMCFCFAs

2016 - 2017 GMCF Past Board Chair Neil Helmick - Philanthropy Today Episode 144

2016 - 2017 GMCF Past Board Chair Neil Helmick - Philanthropy Today Episode 144

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. GMCFCFAs

2015 - 2016 GMCF Past Board Chair Jodi Kaus - Philanthropy Today Episode 143

2015 - 2016 GMCF Past Board Chair Jodi Kaus - Philanthropy Today Episode 143

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. GMCFCFAs

2014 - 2015 GMCF Past Board Chair Neil Horton - Philanthropy Today Episode 142

2014 - 2015 GMCF Past Board Chair Neil Horton - Philanthropy Today Episode 142

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.GMCFCFAs

2013 - 2014 GMCF Past Board Chair Jim Gordon - Philanthropy Today Episode 141

2013 - 2014 GMCF Past Board Chair Jim Gordon - Philanthropy Today Episode 141

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.GMCFCFAs

2012 - 2013 GMCF Past President Dennis Mullin - Philanthropy Today Episode 140

2012 - 2013 GMCF Past President Dennis Mullin - Philanthropy Today Episode 140

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.GMCFCFAs

2011- 2012 GMCF Past President Terry Arthur - Philanthropy Today Episode 139

2011- 2012 GMCF Past President Terry Arthur - Philanthropy Today Episode 139

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.GMCFCFAs