Nearly 24 years ago, Deb Sull began her career at VML. Now a Senior Experience Designer at the leading marketing agency headquartered in Kansas City, Deb has been an enthusiastic supporter and member of the VML Foundation since its founding in 2005. The VML Foundation, administered by the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation’s national entity, Greater Horizons, has awarded over $3.3 …
We often feel helpless in the face of a single natural disaster. It can be paralyzing to comprehend the damage created by back-to-back hurricanes. Thankfully, community foundations and other charitable organizations are already in motion, working to provide immediate aid to those in need and mobilizing resources for long-term recovery. You can help by using your donor-advised fund to support …
As an employer, fostering employee engagement both inside and outside the workplace is essential to building a satisfied workforce and creating meaningful community impact. In today’s work environment, coupled with the rise of Gen Z in the office, companies must adapt to new expectations of what giving back means. Whether through establishing a corporate foundation for grantmaking, hosting volunteer days …
Mariner is a national financial services firm dedicated to positively impacting the lives of many, including clients, associates and communities. This commitment started in 2006 with CEO Marty Bicknell, who has embedded a culture of giving back into the firm’s core values. Since 2021, Mariner has utilized the corporate giving services from the Community Foundation’s national entity Greater Horizons to …
When disaster strikes, many philanthropists ask: How can I help? Senior Philanthropic Advisor Whitney Hosty was joined by Patty McIlreavy, the President and CEO of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy and Suzanne Ehlers, the Executive Director and CEO of USA for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, to discuss disaster relief giving. Together, they explored philanthropy’s role in supporting communities facing …
How does organizing your company’s giving under one structure promote employee engagement? Employee engagement has become a “buzzword” amidst our current corporate landscape. Now more than ever, companies recognize their role in cultivating a sense of belonging and social impact within their organizations. By creating a corporate foundation, companies can streamline and organize their philanthropic giving, which creates a fulfilling …
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 …
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 …
In the face of disaster, communities worldwide rely on the generosity and compassion of individuals willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. Disaster relief granting from donor-advised funds plays a critical role in providing immediate and long-term assistance to communities impacted by devastating events. Many often wonder what the disaster relief process looks like and how this …
In the post-pandemic world, where we continue to redefine “normal” and when the number of employees working from home is at an all-time high, it is important to maintain company culture. It can be challenging to spark engagement for philanthropic work inside and outside of the workplace. Recently, the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation hosted a Corporate Giving Network session …
