Spotlight

Marsha Pope

Welcome to Spotlight, a podcast of the Topeka Community Foundation. Join Foundation President Marsha Pope and guests as they shine a light on some of the most impactful programs, exciting projects, and inspiring stories of philanthropy in the greater Topeka region.

الحلقات

  1. قبل ٥ أيام

    Social Entrepreneurship: The Community Innovation Challenge

    In this episode, TCF President Marsha Pope is joined by Dr. David Price, Professor of Business Marketing at Washburn University, and Emily Harmon, 2025 winner of the Brenneman School of Business Community Innovation Challenge. The Topeka Community Foundation partnered with the business school to establish the challenge in 2023, providing students with an opportunity to pitch business ideas that focus on solving social issues facing our community, region, and world. With prize money at stake, students are encouraged to think of new ways to create profitable and sustainable businesses that provide a social good. Dr. Price shares how the challenge has grown and impacted our community and students. Emily Harmon, 2025 winner, reflects on the experience and where her business stands today. What you'll learn: -How the Topeka Community Foundation partnered with the Brenneman School of Business to establish the Community Innovation Challenge at Washburn University. -All about social entrepreneurship. -Where to get a Trumpet Fidget! To learn more about the Community Innovation Challenge, visit https://www.washburn.edu/academics/college-schools/business/Community-Innovation-Challenge.html To view the Trumpet Fidget, visit https://pocket-keys.com/ .

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  2. ١ يونيو

    Intergenerational Care: The Heritage Home

    There is a home in Alma, KS, that is innovating to solve two major challenges facing our region: quality long-term senior care and accessible childcare. Erin Steele sat down with Foundation President Marsha Pope to share stories from Heritage Home, an intergenerational care facility housing up to 24 seniors and a full-time childcare center. They are also joined by Keith Warter, Foundation Board Vice Chair and Chair of the Local Impact Investing Committee, who tells us why the Foundation decided to invest in Heritage Home - and how the ripple effects are strengthening our broader community.   What you'll learn: -How intergenerational care can change the landscape of childcare in the US. -Why the Heritage Home was the perfect fit for an Impact Investment. -What a day in the life is like at an intergenerational care facility.   To learn more about the Heritage Home: https://www.heritagehomefamily.com/   To learn more about Impact Investing: https://topekacommunityfoundation.org/what-is-impact-investing   Also mentioned: Momentum 2027 https://topekapartnership.com/momentum/

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  3. ١ مايو

    The Power of Partnerships: Be Filled of South Topeka

    Foundation President Marsha Pope is joined by Jamie Jalil, Executive Director of Be Filled of South Topeka, to discuss the role of one nonprofit in one unique neighborhood. Jalil emphasizes the importance of building partnerships and capitalizing on the strengths of the people and organizations that call South Topeka home. What you'll learn: -All about Be Filled of South Topeka -How grants help nonprofits build capacity and sustainability -What makes South Topeka a unique community Interested in Topeka Community Foundation grants? Visit https://topekacommunityfoundation.org/2026-grant-opportunities.

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  4. ١ أبريل

    House to Home: Impact Investing with Topeka Habitat for Humanity

    Topeka Community Foundation President Marsha Pope is joined by Janice Watkins, CEO of Topeka Habitat for Humanity, in the first episode of Spotlight. They sit down to discuss an innovative program, made possible by innovative funding through the Foundation's Impact Investing program.  What you'll learn: -All about Topeka Habitat's House to Home program. -How Contracts for Deed are different from mortgages, and why they are harming some homeowners in Topeka. -Why the Foundation began to use Impact Investing as a tool to strengthen the Topeka region. -How the success of House to Home is affecting change in communities around the world. Visit https://www.topekahabitat.org/ for more information.

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  5. مقطع ترويجي

    Trailer: Shining a Light on Philanthropy in the Topeka Region

    Get ready to join Marsha Pope, President of the Topeka Community Foundation, as she talks with the leaders, donors, and innovators who are making an impact in the Topeka region. Episode 1 of Spotlight will be released on April 1, 2026.

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Welcome to Spotlight, a podcast of the Topeka Community Foundation. Join Foundation President Marsha Pope and guests as they shine a light on some of the most impactful programs, exciting projects, and inspiring stories of philanthropy in the greater Topeka region.

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