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Kim Kasting serves as president and CEO of the Johnson County community foundation.
Under her direction, the foundation manages more than 350 funds and $40 million in assets.
Kasting is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Kellogg School of Management.
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Arkansas A-Plus Empowers Teachers With Creative, Arts-Integrated Classroom Strategies 
Arkansas A+ provides hands-on professional development for teachers.Workshops offer creative strategies for enhancing classroom instruction.Arkansas A+ partners with pre-K-12 schools and educational...more
Arkansas A+ provides hands-on professional development for teachers.Workshops offer creative strategies for enhancing classroom instruction.Arkansas A+ partners with pre-K-12 schools and educational...more
Study: Nonprofits Must Embrace Radical Transformation to Overcome 2025 Challenges 
72% admit it takes between two and seven days to pull together operational or financial data.40% have only a partial or limited view of data at best for forward-looking decisions.45% say the top...more
72% admit it takes between two and seven days to pull together operational or financial data.40% have only a partial or limited view of data at best for forward-looking decisions.45% say the top...more
US Aggregates Launches Program 
"Sustainability champions" include Colten Swanson in Portland, Autumn Remley in Ridgeville and Zach Hayden in Linn Grove.Grant Source has opened for business in Berne, Indiana.Mercer Health has added...more
"Sustainability champions" include Colten Swanson in Portland, Autumn Remley in Ridgeville and Zach Hayden in Linn Grove.Grant Source has opened for business in Berne, Indiana.Mercer Health has added...more
How Trump Administration Cuts Are Impacting Nonprofit Events 
A third of U.S.nonprofits get more than half of their funding from government grants.Government cancellation of travel and meetings can have a cascading effect on other organizations.Make increasing...more
A third of U.S.nonprofits get more than half of their funding from government grants.Government cancellation of travel and meetings can have a cascading effect on other organizations.Make increasing...more
Uchicago News Highlights 
Wendy Freedman, the John and Marion Sullivan University Professor in Astronomy and Astrophysics and the College, received the National Medal of Science.She also led the initiative to build the Giant...more
Wendy Freedman, the John and Marion Sullivan University Professor in Astronomy and Astrophysics and the College, received the National Medal of Science.She also led the initiative to build the Giant...more
Press Release: The Community Foundation of Singapore Ushers in A New Era of Philanthropy 
Press Release: The Community Foundation of Singapore Ushers in a New Era of Philanthropy.Community Foundation Of Singapore marks a new chapter with the launch of a refreshed brand identity, a renewed...more
Press Release: The Community Foundation of Singapore Ushers in a New Era of Philanthropy.Community Foundation Of Singapore marks a new chapter with the launch of a refreshed brand identity, a renewed...more
The Community Foundation of Singapore Ushers in A New Era of Philanthropy 
The Community Foundation of Singapore (CFS) has appointed Mr Paul Tan as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 April 2025.Outgoing CEO Ms Catherine Loh steps down after 13 years of dedicated...more
The Community Foundation of Singapore (CFS) has appointed Mr Paul Tan as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 April 2025.Outgoing CEO Ms Catherine Loh steps down after 13 years of dedicated...more
Philanthropy Update: Facing Challenges Together 
Employees can organize giving campaigns or drives, such as collecting diapers, nonperishable food, or personal hygiene products.Employers can also set up a payroll system allowing employees to have...more
Employees can organize giving campaigns or drives, such as collecting diapers, nonperishable food, or personal hygiene products.Employers can also set up a payroll system allowing employees to have...more
Banking Executive Wins Tocqueville Society's 'Distinguished Citizen' Honors For 2025 
Debra Vasilopoulos was surprised with the 2025 Town of Palm Beach United Way Distinguished Citizen Award.The award is the highest honor given by the organization and recognizes individuals who embody...more
Debra Vasilopoulos was surprised with the 2025 Town of Palm Beach United Way Distinguished Citizen Award.The award is the highest honor given by the organization and recognizes individuals who embody...more
Uofl's Knowledge Enterprise Celebrated At 2025 Research and Innovation Awards 
UofL's knowledge enterprise celebrated at 2025 Research and Innovation Awards.The honorees, including eight signature award recipients, were recognized for their work advancing research, innovation...more
UofL's knowledge enterprise celebrated at 2025 Research and Innovation Awards.The honorees, including eight signature award recipients, were recognized for their work advancing research, innovation...more
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