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

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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 …

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, …

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 …

Branding with a Big Heart: A Conversation with Chase McAnulty of Charlie Hustle

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“The more you give the more you get. What giving does is it brings back the intention and it helps you also leverage a lot of great connections. We’ve met a lot of amazing people through just supporting their causes. It leads you to different places, it opens up other doors. So, just do it. See where it leads to. …

Employee-Inspired Giving: A Conversation with Laura Coy and Paige LaCour of William Blair

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Chicago-based global investment banking and wealth management firm William Blair gives back through grants, sponsorships, employee matching gifts, volunteering and nonprofit board development. And, just last year, the firm donated $3.5 million to more than 900 charities. Director of Philanthropy Strategy Laura Coy and Senior Philanthropy Strategy Associate Paige LaCour recently joined the Community Foundation’s Corporate Services Specialist NaTika Rowles …

A Deep Culture of Generosity: A Conversation with Nancy Phelps of JE Dunn Construction

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On a recent episode of the Grow Your Giving podcast, Nancy Phelps, Director of Community Impact at JE Dunn Construction shares how the construction company’s corporate giving program has created a culture of generosity throughout the business. Listen in as LaVon Colhour, the Community Foundation’s Director of Corporate Services, and Nancy discuss JE Dunn’s philanthropic efforts in the communities where …