Golden Belt Community Foundation

10/16/2026

Thank you Kansas Association of Community Foundations for putting on another incredible conference for us to attend! We are attending the last few sessions before heading home today.

10/13/2026

The GBCF office will be closed 1-5 pm everyday for staff attending a conference. Please email if you need anything!! 🤩

10/09/2026

Check out the GBCF Newsletter for October! 🤩🤩

https://mailchi.mp/goldenbeltcf/october-update-14187117

If you would like to be added to the monthly email list comment below or email us at [email protected].

Golden Belt Community Foundation has some spooktacular news that could be a special treat for our communities! Our Board of Directors recently approved an Impact Investing Policy, creating a new way for charitable dollars to make a difference throughout our service area.

09/03/2026

Happy (almost) Labor Day weekend ☀️
As a reminder our office will be closing at 1PM on Friday and closed Monday for the holiday, but we'll see you Tuesday morning!

09/03/2026

Your Voice Matters. 🤩🎉
https://forms.gle/C4n1AfAraqmbF9W67

Strong communities are built by the people who live, work, and invest their time and energy in them. The Golden Belt Community Foundation wants to hear from you!

We are inviting residents across Barton, Edwards, Pawnee, Rush, and Stafford counties to participate in our Community Needs Assessment. This survey will help us better understand the priorities, opportunities, and challenges facing the communities we serve.

The information gathered will help guide how the Foundation can better partner with local organizations, explore opportunities through impact investing, and direct resources where they can make the greatest difference. It will also provide valuable insight for nonprofits, community leaders, and others working to strengthen our region.

Thank you for sharing your perspective and helping us build stronger communities for today and future generations.

09/01/2026

The Kansas Health Foundation (KHF) and the Kansas Leadership Center (KLC) are teaming up on a new grant program in support of KHF’s efforts to improve Upward Mobility in Kansas.

The Upward Mobility Mass Action Mini-Grant Program is open Aug. 18 – Sept. 29 and is geared toward providing grant support to Kansas organizations and community partners with innovative ideas for making a difference on the issue.

“If we’re going to make progress on the issue of Upward Mobility, it’s critical that we have as much action and activity as possible,” said Ed O’Malley, KHF president and CEO. “This grant program is meant to spur action and get more Kansas organizations involved in helping improve health in our state.”

A key component of making progress on daunting health challenges is the presence of civic leadership. KHF is proud to partner with KLC to administer the program and to provide training to grant recipients.

“This partnership creates an opportunity to equip Kansans to turn ideas into action and make meaningful progress toward greater economic opportunity,” said Kaye Monk-Morgan, president and CEO of the Kansas Leadership Center. “At KLC, we have the experience and infrastructure to facilitate a process that encourages experimentation and action that will make a difference on this issue, as well as track and share stories of progress.”

KHF defines Upward Mobility as the opportunity to stabilize, thrive and build a future over time. It takes into account everything from job training and workforce development, to ways to increase income and complete additional education.

News from Kansas Health Foundation - KLC’s role with this initiative involves recruiting organizations to apply for the grants by activating its network of hundreds of civically minded organizations around the state. Once grant recipients are selected, KLC will host a “Strategy Lab,” a full-day workshop to equip grantees with leadership and engagement skills to implement their experimental solutions for making progress on Upward Mobility.

“This grant opportunity creates space for diverse strategies to move in a shared direction, encouraging learning and experimentation. We are excited to get Kansans in a room to share and refine their plans and then go out and take action,” said Shaun Rojas, senior director of civic engagement at KLC.

Interested applicants can find complete eligibility details and apply on KHF’s website in the “Opportunities” section. Grant request amounts can be up to $10,000.

Applications must be submitted by noon CT on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026. Grant recipients will be notified by the end of October. All recipients should plan to attend the KLC Strategy Lab on Jan. 28, 2027.

“It’s going to take all of us to improve Upward Mobility in Kansas,” O’Malley said. “We encourage Kansas nonprofit organizations to put their best ideas together and apply soon.”

09/01/2026

LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP FOR GIVING TUESDAY 2026! Use the link to register - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfINuxE6O2KMaOZmrfwRF8yYjxUic7PF9HfVy03dBl0kXQOuA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=109735622988719267094

08/26/2026

We hope to see you in HOISINGTON tomorrow for chamber coffee. 🤩🤩

Join us tomorrow for a Chamber Coffee hosted by Golden Belt Community Foundation at the City Building at 9:30am.

08/25/2026

A legend. A philanthropist. A legacy that will live on. 💗

Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.

Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000).

A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.

At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging or by leaving a message at www.dollyparton.com

In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com

08/20/2026

LET’S MAKE WAVES — GIVING TUESDAY 2026

Registration is still OPEN for Giving Tuesday 2026 — our 13th year of bringing our communities together.

We want YOU to be part of it!

If your organization is a 501(c)(3), educational institution, religious organization or governmental entity serving Barton, Edwards, Pawnee, Rush, or Stafford County and is eligible, we invite you to participate in Giving Tuesday 2026.

📅 Registration DEADLINE: September 1, 2026
🌊 Giving Tuesday: December 1, 2026

Whether you’re raising funds for an immediate need, building your organization’s future, or simply looking for another way to connect your community with your mission, Giving Tuesday is an opportunity to make an impact together.

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfINuxE6O2KMaOZmrfwRF8yYjxUic7PF9HfVy03dBl0kXQOuA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=109735622988719267094
Or visit goldenbeltcf.org/Giving-Tuesday

Questions? We’d love to help! Reach out to Mackenzie at [email protected] or 620.792.3000.

Let’s make Year 13 our biggest wave yet! 🌊