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Sink Gordon Accountants & Advisors LLP on the GMCF Community Hour Episode - 194
Manage episode 472064514 series 2913566
Jim Gordon sits down to discuss his 26 years of community impact through the Community Foundation and the Community Foundation Awards, which honor those who give their time, talent, and treasure.
• Jim Gordon, co-founder of GMCF and title sponsor of the CFAs, shares how the awards began
• The CFAs focus on celebrating volunteers who contribute time and talent alongside those who give financially
• Starting with four title sponsors (Kansas State Bank, Steel, and Pipe Supply, Trust Company of Manhattan, and Sink Gordon), the event now attracts 500-600 attendees
• The awards spotlight lesser-known community programs, introducing new volunteer opportunities to attendees
• Jim Gordon advises finding a charity you're passionate about and turning that passion into action
• His philosophy: "You can't wait to make a difference" – take opportunities as they come to serve the community
GMCF
CFAs
Chapters
1. Introduction to Jim Gordon (00:00:00)
2. Origins of the Community Foundation Awards (00:02:25)
3. Celebrating Time and Talent, Not Just Treasure (00:05:17)
4. How the CFAs Showcase Manhattan's Character (00:07:57)
5. Developing Community Leaders Through Business (00:10:05)
6. Final Thoughts on Local Philanthropy (00:13:27)
221 episodes
Manage episode 472064514 series 2913566
Jim Gordon sits down to discuss his 26 years of community impact through the Community Foundation and the Community Foundation Awards, which honor those who give their time, talent, and treasure.
• Jim Gordon, co-founder of GMCF and title sponsor of the CFAs, shares how the awards began
• The CFAs focus on celebrating volunteers who contribute time and talent alongside those who give financially
• Starting with four title sponsors (Kansas State Bank, Steel, and Pipe Supply, Trust Company of Manhattan, and Sink Gordon), the event now attracts 500-600 attendees
• The awards spotlight lesser-known community programs, introducing new volunteer opportunities to attendees
• Jim Gordon advises finding a charity you're passionate about and turning that passion into action
• His philosophy: "You can't wait to make a difference" – take opportunities as they come to serve the community
GMCF
CFAs
Chapters
1. Introduction to Jim Gordon (00:00:00)
2. Origins of the Community Foundation Awards (00:02:25)
3. Celebrating Time and Talent, Not Just Treasure (00:05:17)
4. How the CFAs Showcase Manhattan's Character (00:07:57)
5. Developing Community Leaders Through Business (00:10:05)
6. Final Thoughts on Local Philanthropy (00:13:27)
221 episodes
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