Authenticity in Action: Staying True to Your Corporate Values Through Philanthropy

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When companies give back to causes that align with their core mission, it can create a strong connection between employees and nonprofits. How do companies successfully align their values with their community engagement for more authentic corporate giving? Kansas City’s leaders in corporate philanthropy came together this month at Corporate Giving Network to share how their companies’ giving programs stay …

Corporate Giving Success Story: Blue KC

Sarah Navran Corporate Charitable Giving

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC) began operating in 1938, and now offers health insurance plans for groups, employers, individuals and their families. Beyond the walls of doctors’ offices and hospitals, Blue KC is also committed to creating a meaningful impact in the community by focusing on initiatives that improve the health and wellness of Kansas …

Navigating Disaster Relief Philanthropy

Sarah Navran Community Foundation News, Corporate Charitable Giving, Individual & Family Giving

In the face of disaster, communities worldwide rely on the generosity and compassion of individuals willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. Disaster relief granting from donor-advised funds plays a critical role in providing immediate and long-term assistance to communities impacted by devastating events. Many often wonder what the disaster relief process looks like and how this …

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Unlocking Philanthropic Potential: 4 Must-Know Benefits About Donor-Advised Funds

Sarah Navran Corporate Charitable Giving, Individual & Family Giving

A donor-advised fund is a charitable investment account that allows donors to organize and optimize their giving potential. Although donor-advised funds have been around since the 1930s, they have become the fastest-growing charitable giving vehicle in the United States in recent years. Let’s explore four key benefits that make donor-advised funds at the Community Foundation a popular choice for individuals, …

Charitable Solutions for Business Owners: Greater Impact, Fewer Worries

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If you own a private company, you might have a long list of things that keep you up at night. After you tick through budgets, employees, customers and competitors, is your exit strategy at the bottom of the list? If you’re not a late-night worrier, maybe you spend your nights dreaming of retirement, knowing that you’re working hard now to …

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Emerging Stronger through Corporate Philanthropy

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We’ve entered a new age of corporate culture. How we do business has adapted through a global pandemic, racial unrest and changing working environments. How are companies in Kansas City engaging employees through philanthropy, especially as we navigate this new normal? Kansas City’s leaders in corporate philanthropy came together this month at Corporate Giving Network to share how their companies’ …

Terracon Foundation: Committed to Making a Difference

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Since its founding more than 15 years ago, the Terracon Foundation has awarded nearly $4 million in grants, matching gifts and scholarship awards. With more than 6,000 employees nationwide, the consulting engineering firm works to balance purpose and corporate responsibility through the work of the Terracon Foundation. The Foundation reflects Terracon’s commitment to employee-ownership by encouraging employees to become engaged …

Q&A with Black & Veatch Foundation

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Created as a corporate donor-advised fund at the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation in 2008, the Black & Veatch Foundation has granted more than $20 million to nonprofit organizations in the communities where Black & Veatch employees live and work. With a robust corporate giving program, the global company is committed to supporting charitable organizations and programs that create significant, …

Turkey and Syria Earthquake: How to Help Now

breiby@growyourgiving.org Corporate Charitable Giving, Individual & Family Giving

On February 6, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey near the northern border of Syria, followed by another 7.5 magnitude earthquake just nine hours later in the same region. The impact of this disaster is not yet fully known, but the World Health Organization estimates that at least 23 million people will be impacted in some way. At the …

A Community Designed for Generosity: A Conversation with Dimensional Innovations

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“I think it’s the responsibility of all of us to give back. You get almost more in return because of the connections that your team forms with each other doing something outside of just their daily work; that strength and that bond are what create a stronger and better team, a stronger and better culture, and they’re going to do …