Matt reflects on his journey with the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation, sharing insights from his time as Board Chair and the innovative initiatives that have positioned the foundation for future success.

• Joined GMCF after moving to Manhattan in 2005, serving first on the grants committee before joining the Executive Board
• Spearheaded an innovative childcare solution that functions as a business incubator for childcare entrepreneurs
• Led the foundation through a strategic planning process that established three pillars for future growth
• Shared the legacy of Jack Goldstein and how his donation of company stock has helped grow foundation assets to $412 billion
• Expanded the affiliate program to 20 communities, representing about $60 million in assets
• Envisions the foundation evolving from a conduit for charitable giving to a proactive community problem-solver
• Advocates for growing unrestricted assets to address unforeseen future community challenges
• Celebrates the foundation's status as the largest in Kansas and 87th largest in the United States

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