Author: mccfadmin
20 Jul Summer reading picks
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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
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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...
13 Jul NIL collectives: A cautionary tale about private benefit rules
Posted at 16:16h
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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
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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
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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%...
29 Jun Mastermind McPherson County Summit: July 27
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Summer is a great time in Kansas. As Kansans we are able to get out, take walks, play ball, spend time with friends and neighbors and find out what’s been going on. McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) has been out in the community too, working...
29 Jun For further learning
Posted at 15:43h
in Foundation Blog
Different generations do things differently. This is not a surprise to those who have watched their parents, children, or grandchildren in action! Catch up on how generational differences flow through to charitable giving. In particular, note that the donor-advised fund is popular across generations, not...