Foundation News
Flint Hills Community Accelerator - Childcare Business Initiative Update
Posted Wednesday November 13, 2024
We are excited to release additional details about the October 9th groundbreaking ceremony for the Flint Hills Community Accelerator - Childcare Business Initiative.
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Announcing the 2024 GMCF Holiday Giving Guide: A New Way to Give Back
Posted Tuesday November 12, 2024
As autumn fills the air, we’re reminded that the holiday season—and the spirit of giving—is just around the corner. In anticipation of this special time, the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation is thrilled to introduce the 2024 Holiday Giving Guide, a unique opportunity for our community to support local nonprofits.
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2024 Semi-Annual Meeting Recap
Posted Tuesday November 12, 2024
The 2024 GMCF Semi-Annual meeting was held on Wednesday, November 6th, at Wareham Hall on Poyntz Avenue. This was the first time this venue was used for this event.
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National Conference for Growing Community Foundations
Posted Tuesday November 12, 2024
The GMCF staff recently attended the 2024 Annual National Conference for Growing Community Foundations, held in Wichita, Kansas, from October 15-18.
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Leading and Learning with KACF
Posted Tuesday November 12, 2024
Serving on the Board of Directors for the Kansas Association of Community Foundations (KACF) has been a rewarding experience, allowing me to strengthen bonds with our state association and support other community foundations across Kansas.
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Flint Hills Community Accelerator - Childcare Business Initiative Breaks Ground
Posted Wednesday October 16, 2024
The community of Manhattan celebrated the groundbreaking of the Flint Hills Community Accelerator/Childcare Business Initiative project on October 9, 2024.
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2024 YES! Fund Grants
Posted Tuesday October 15, 2024
The YES! Fund, which stands for Youth Empowerment for Success, has been a cornerstone in Manhattan for over two decades, empowering youth through various enriching programs.
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Accounting Team Attends FAOG Conference
Posted Wednesday September 25, 2024
On Sunday, September 8th, at 5:27 am, the accounting team (Marla, Sally, and Derrick) flew out of Manhattan, Kansas, to attend the annual FAOG Conference in Charlotte, NC.
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A Place to Call Home
Posted Wednesday September 25, 2024
The Greater Sabetha Community Foundation has been serving the Sabetha area since December 2015.
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GMCF Welcomes New Partner Executive Directors
Posted Wednesday September 25, 2024
The Greater Manhattan Community Foundation (GMCF) proudly announces the appointment of four new Executive Directors for partner community foundations across Kansas, a strategic move supported by the Patterson Family Foundation's Community Foundation Capacity Building Program.
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Giving to Others Gives us Reasons to Smile
Posted Saturday September 7, 2024
The Greater Manhattan Community Foundation is honored to serve at the center of your philanthropy. hether you've established a donor-advised fund or another type of fund, arranged for a bequest to a fund, or given to a fund(s) with GMCF during Grown Green Match Day or throughout the year, our team strives to help you organize your giving to make it easy and convenient.
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$135K Awarded for Arts and Humanities Projects
Posted Saturday September 7, 2024
The Greater Manhattan Community Foundation (GMCF) offers two significant grant programs through its Community Arts and Humanities Fund, aimed at fostering a thriving community in Manhattan and Riley County, Kansas. The Deihl Community Arts Grants support public art projects that require funding exceeding $10,000, with a focus on long-term, publicly accessible displays. These grants encourage various art forms and are intended for projects that do not require ongoing support ...
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