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10 Aug Like entrepreneurs, philanthropists inspire and innovate through their investments

Posted at 13:28h in Donor News

Despite the recently-announced decline in 2022 charitable giving, we continue to hear inspiring stories from you and other fund holders and donors. We’re also hearing from more and more individuals and families who are not yet fund holders that they’re very interested in establishing a...

04 Aug Mastermind McPherson Interview: Ericka Lysell

Posted at 15:34h in Latest Videos

03 Aug Making it fun: Tips for teaching children about philanthropy

Posted at 14:39h in Donor News

Over the years, you’ve probably taught your young children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews lessons along the lines of “share and share alike” and “better to give than to receive.” But how do you transition these lessons into more concrete instruction about charitable giving, without risking...

25 Jul Mastermind McPherson Interview: Jim Ostlund

Posted at 15:36h in Latest Videos

20 Jul Summer reading picks

Posted at 16:00h in Donor News

Why do people give? A recently-released report identified the primary tenets of generosity according to Americans: how they define it; what it means to them; where their generosity comes from; its importance to society and their expectations. The report also identifies different donor types and how...

20 Jul Moundridge Community Foundation announces grant recipients

Posted at 15:51h in News

The Moundridge Community Foundation (MCF), an affiliate of the McPherson County Community Foundation, has named their 2023 grant recipients. Each year the MCF board reviews applications submitted by organizations that operate in the Moundridge community. This year over $55,000 will be released to three organizations: Moundridge Recreation Commission Safety...

20 Jul McPherson 4H Livestock Premium Sale

Posted at 14:25h in Latest Videos

13 Jul NIL collectives: A cautionary tale about private benefit rules

Posted at 16:16h in Donor News

In recent years, universities and their donors have organized what are known as “NIL collectives” to develop revenue opportunities for college student athletes’ “name, image and likeness.” The NCAA approved its NIL policy on June 1, 2021, and during the first year of the policy...

11 Jul Program Spotlight: Canton 2030

Posted at 08:58h in Latest Videos

Canton 2030 is community enrichment initiative stemming from the partnership of the City of Canton and K-State Research and Extension McPherson County. Listen in as Family and Community Wellness agent Chuck Laughlin explains the current priorities and reasoning of the initiative. To get involved with Canton...

06 Jul Unlock the unexpected power of regret to grow your charitable giving

Posted at 15:40h in Donor News

Did you know that the McPherson County Community Foundation provides “regret mitigation” services? We’re only half kidding! Not surprisingly, financial regrets are common, with those related to personal finances among the most frequent. Of recently surveyed American retirees, 75% wish they’d started saving earlier, and 62%...

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