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Philanthropy Today is a business podcast hosted by Dave Lewis, with 354 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Dave Lewis hosts Philanthropy Today, a business show with 354 episodes published.

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  Manhattan Community Health Foundation on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode- 337

  Sep 15, 202614 min

  We talk with Chris Spooner of the Manhattan Community Health Foundation about how local philanthropy strengthens access to care, fills practical gaps, and supports programs that keep people healthier at home. We dig into mini-grants, workforce scholarships, and a new community award that spotlights the leaders who make health and wellness possible in Manhattan. • the foundation’s mission and the shift to the Manhattan Community Health Foundation name • support for quality healthcare locally, including the hospital as a beneficiary • Dispensary of Hope providing free medication for people without prescription insurance • Flint Hills Wellness Coalition partnerships that help residents navigate services • Community Health and Wellness Awareness mini-grants, timing, and how awards are chosen • recent grant examples including cooling shelter support, fresh food purchases, senior fitness scholarships, and children’s program meals • Mary Lindquist Auxiliary Scholarships that fund training and credentials for hospital associates • examples of specialized training that keep advanced care in Manhattan • Cornerstone of Community Health Award criteria, nomination window, and selection process • Crystal Gala planning and how fundraising supports health programs and scholarships If you'd like to learn more about the organization, you can visit their website, which is healthymhk.org GMCF CFAs

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  Museum of Art + Light on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode- 338

  Sep 15, 202615 min

  We talk with Jori Louise Cheville, Director of Curatorial Affairs at the Museum of Art and Light, about the fall lineup and how the museum builds connections between old masters and contemporary artists. We dig into Picasso’s immersive experience, new exhibitions on AI and identity, and the hands-on events that turn a museum visit into something you can actively take part in. • how curatorial planning links exhibitions across floors and mediums • the fall exhibition lineup including Generation to Generation and Barry Anderson’s Janus Restraint • the Picasso immersive experience and the Nov 2 end date • Picasso Line and Lens pairing original prints with David Douglas Duncan photographs • how AI and technology can expand creative process while raising human questions • augmented reality features that let visitors activate artworks with QR codes • upcoming programs including a free family day, an adults’ creative night, an after-hours panel, and a movement-based museum experience make sure you go to our website and register for that if you're interested. GMCF CFAs

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  Making Every Dollar Work Harder, Dene Kaster on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode- 336

  Sep 15, 202612 min

  We welcome Dene Kaster to the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation and talk through how her nonprofit finance background strengthens donor support and long-term community impact. We dig into real estate giving, the coming transfer of wealth, and the practical goal of making every dollar work harder for Manhattan-area nonprofits. • Dene’s path from nonprofit finance to GMCF • Her focus on investments and real estate gifts such as farms, homes, and commercial properties • Working with donors and advisors to steward charitable gifts • Using philanthropy planning to maximize impact and align with donor goals • Building relationships across donors, advisors, and nonprofits as a priority • Growing community impact as a long-term mission Manhattan GMCF is here for you. GMCF CFAs

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  Meadowlark Foundation on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode- 333

  Sep 1, 202620 min

  We talk with Rebecca Fitzgerald and Sarah Duggan about how Meadowlark serves Manhattan and the Flint Hills with free community programs that go far beyond senior living. We dig into record-breaking support for Parkinson’s, a growing cancer community, and a new raffle fundraiser that helps keep these resources open to everyone. • Meadowlark Market as a monthly fundraiser for the Good Samaritan Fund • Speedy PD’s 1,209 participants and why voice and music matter in Parkinson’s • Community partners and volunteers that make large events run well • The Meadowlark cancer program, from education nights to peer connection • Her Cancer Collective, men’s meetups, and arts-based support • Caregiver support circle for anyone facing chronic diagnosis at home • The memory program’s focus on education, exercise, and empowerment • Rock Steady Boxing, plus the wellness center and building project updates Wear your purple, celebrate the start of football season, and buy a raffle ticket. GMCF CFAs

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  Friends of the Fort Riley Museums on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode- 334

  Sep 1, 20266 min

  We pivot to Friends of the Fort Riley Museums and map out how Apple Days turns a fun day on post into real support for local history. Tara shares what to expect, how to get through the gate smoothly, and why the ghost tours keep people coming back year after year. • Fort Riley Fall Apple Days as one of the biggest events on post • Libby Custer apple pies as the signature fundraiser and why people stock up • Static displays, food vendors and a simple way to explore Fort Riley • Online pre-approval and QR scanning at the gate to make entry easier • Community partners helping produce and store hundreds of pies • Fort Riley ghost tours with changing stories and a walking route with multiple stops • Free tour model paired with donation items like gloves or socks • Where to find updates and sign-up details online and on Facebook Right now you can go online and fill out a form, an easy little form, which gets you access to Fort Riley. GMCF CFAs

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