Today, we talked with Dirk Daveline, the recipient of GMCF's 2024 Cornerstone Community Foundation Award. During our discussion, we delved into Dirk's journey, exploring his involvement with Big Brothers Big Sisters, his views on philanthropy, and his advice to prospective board members. GMCF CFAs ..read more

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.  GMCF CFAs ..read more

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.  GMCF CFAs ..read more

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.  GMCF CFAs ..read more

Today, we chatted with our esteemed outgoing board chair, GMCF’s 2023-2024 Board of Directors Chair, Kim McAtee. We unfolded her story in a dialogue that captured the spirit of community and the power of compassionate leadership. We talked about her getting the philanthropy bug from her parents, getting her children involved in YIC (Youth Impacting Community), and championing the Flint Hills Community Accelerator.   GMCF CFAs ..read more

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. GMCF CFAs ..read more

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 Inside MHK community arts program, and her passion for affordable housing for our community.  GMCF CFAs ..read more

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. GMCF CFAs ..read more

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. GMCF CFAs ..read more

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.  GMCF CFAs ..read more