Philanthropy and Flourishing Food Systems

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Agricultural production has changed dramatically in the past century. Population growth, lack of food access, environmental changes and evolving industrial approaches all affect how and why we grow food. At a recent Donor-to-Donor, experts in the field of sustainable agriculture gathered to share their expertise with Community Foundation donors while discussing how philanthropy plays a role in supporting just food …

Carrying Out Your Charitable Legacy

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Have you thought about what will happen to your charitable fund after your lifetime? For over 40 years, we have worked with donors and their families to carefully develop charitable plans for both during and after their lifetimes. Our team of philanthropic advisors can help you determine the best option and document your plans. We offer a variety of options …

Integrating Arts in Education: A Conversation with Susanne Shutz and Martin English

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Senior Philanthropic Advisor Whitney Hosty sat down with Community Foundation donor Susanne Shutz and Kansas City Young Audiences (KCYA) Executive Director Martin English on the most recent episode of the Grow Your Giving podcast. They discussed the latest trends in arts education and integration and explored how philanthropy plays a role in engaging students of all backgrounds in the arts. Susanne …

Supporting Australian Wildfire Relief

How to Support Australian Wildfire Relief

breiby@growyourgiving.orgCorporate Charitable Giving, Individual & Family Giving

More than 46 million acres of land have been burned by the wildfires raging across Australia. With an early start in September, the 2019-2020 wildfire season is unprecedented. The catastrophic fires have already claimed at least 33 lives with the death toll expected to rise. More than one billion animals, including many endangered species, are estimated to have also lost …

Multigenerational Families Encourage Philanthropy,
According to Study

breiby@growyourgiving.orgIndividual & Family Giving

Charitable families and industry leaders from across the U.S. gathered in Chicago earlier this month to discuss the current philanthropic landscape at the National Forum on Family Philanthropy. Sessions included topics on honoring family legacy, succession planning, racial equity, impact investing, and more. The conference also coincided with the release of the National Center for Family Philanthropy’s second family philanthropy …

A Legacy of Giving Time, Talent and Treasure

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Greater Kansas City Community Foundation donors Carol and Tom Barnett both grew up with parents who instilled in them the golden rule: treat everyone the way you want to be treated. Raised to never place judgment on others and always lend a helping hand, Carol and Tom were both taught to help others whenever possible, even when that meant they …

Making a Greater Impact: A Conversation with Mollie Carter and Paul Chan

breiby@growyourgiving.orgIndividual & Family Giving, Professional Advisors

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Investment Analyst Trey Corbett sat down with Community Foundation donors Mollie Carter and Paul Chan on the most recent episode of the Grow Your Giving podcast to discuss impact investing, a strategy where donors use their charitable assets to make a social or environmental impact with a financial return. The Community Foundation has helped donors …

5 Ways to Maximize Giving Through a Donor-Advised Fund

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Donors who give through a donor-advised fund at the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation enjoy the ease and flexibility of our charitable funds as well as our best-in-class customer service team to help them along the way. Whether you recently established your donor-advised fund, or you have been giving through your fund for many years, we want to help you …

Study Shows Multigenerational Families Encourage Philanthropy

breiby@growyourgiving.orgIndividual & Family Giving

Charitable families and industry leaders from across the U.S. gathered in Chicago earlier this month to discuss the current philanthropic landscape at the National Forum on Family Philanthropy. Sessions included topics on honoring family legacy, succession planning, racial equity, impact investing, and more. The conference also coincided with the release of the National Center for Family Philanthropy‘s second family philanthropy …

Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum

Behind the Scenes at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum

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Just hours before becoming an official construction site, Greater Kansas City Community Foundation donors had the opportunity to go behind the scenes at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum before it closed to the public for the next year to undergo extensive renovations. The Library and Museum, one of 14 presidential libraries in the country, is administered by …