July Newsletter
The Catholic Foundation of Northeast Kansas is honored to welcome three exceptionally accomplished individuals to our board of directors. Ryan Hellmer, Cara Finger, and Joe Ismert bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and expertise that will advance the mission of the Catholic Foundation of Northeast Kansas, while also benefiting our Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas.
Ryan P. Hellmer
CFNEK Marketing Committee
Senior Vice President and Trust Officer
CoreFirst Bank & Trust
Parish: Most Pure Heart of Mary, Topeka
CFNEK is important to me as a resource for parishes and individuals throughout the archdiocese to have access to financial and charitable tools and expertise that they might not otherwise have. With the right planning and partnering with CFNEK, parishioners and parishes alike can achieve their charitable goals, from local to global, knowing that they are working with like-minded Catholics to spread the Gospel of Christ.
Cara Finger
CFNEK Marketing Committee
Marketing Manager
Associated Wholesale Grocers
Parish: Queen of the Holy Rosary
Married to Greg Finger
We have one daughter and one on the way!
CFNEK is important to me because it allows me to give back to my Catholic community, while helping to ensure the future of its mission and ministries.
Joseph N. Ismert
CFNEK Marketing Committee
President
Sioux Chief Manufacturing
Parish: St. Michael the Archangel
Serving on the board of CFNEK is allowing me to give back to future generations, as well as strengthen the Catholic community in our archdiocese. Working with a dedicated and committed group of individuals for one common cause is a great opportunity for which I am grateful.
The Linda A. Hoover Nursing Scholarship Recipient
Linda A. Hoover was a recipient of a scholarship that enabled her to pursue her dream of becoming an RN. Linda has established her own scholarship fund to pass on the gift of helping another person pursue their dream of becoming an RN.
Congratulations to Madyson Kline for being selected as the 2023 Linda A. Hoover Nursing Scholarship recipient! Madyson will be attending the University of Saint Mary to play tennis and study to achieve her dream of becoming an RN.
If you would like more information about establishing a scholarship fund at the Catholic Foundation of Northeast Kansas, please contact Jane Schmitt at jschmitt@archkck.org or 913-647-3060.
CFNEK Offering Grants
To review the application guidelines, and to apply, visit cfnek.org/grants.
New Team Member
We extend a very warm welcome to Terri Lynn, new to the Catholic Foundation of Northeast Kansas. Terri has moved over from the Office of Stewardship and Development to take on the position of our new Gift Planning Consultant.
Terri received a Bachelor's Degree in Management from MidAmerica Nazarene University and a Master's in Pastoral Theology from the Institute of Pastoral Theology at Ave Maria University. She is single without children. When not working, she has served on the Tribunal for the Cause for Sainthood for Venerable Sr. Marie De Mandat Grancey, transcribing testimonials about Sister's heroic virtues. She authored a book, The Diamond Castle, for children, and serves as the Chapter Administrator for the Kansas City Chapter of Legatus. She maintains the website, singlesoftheeucharist.com, as an apostolate. Last but not least, her dog, Bosco, is a fun companion. She has many devout Catholic friends and enjoys making more through her apostolate activities and work.
Lunch & Learn
August is National Make-A-Will Month! To learn more about wills and trusts, join us for our Lunch & Learn event at St. Patrick Catholic Church on Wednesday, August 23rd. Begin the afternoon with 12:15 Mass (optional) with Celebrant, Fr. Mark Mertes, then check in at the parish hall and enjoy social time with opening prayer, a presentation by Laura Haeusser on the "Legacy of Faith," and lunch with Casey Connealy's presentation beginning at 1:30 pm. We hope to see you there!
The Master's Cup
This year, The Master's Cup was held on July 10, 2023, at Leawood's Ironhorse Golf Club. The proceeds from this event benefit the Heart to Heart Scholarship Fund, through the Catholic Foundation of Northeast Kansas, which helps ease the financial burdens that come with being a college seminarian, as well as for women and men entering religious life in the archdiocese.
In case you missed The Master's Cup Invitational and would like to make a gift to the Heart-To-Heart Scholarship Fund, click here. If you would like to view photos from the event, click here.
Giving Tuesday 2023
The Catholic Foundation of Northeast Kansas is gearing up for GivingTuesday (November 28, 2023). Don't miss an opportunity to join our 2023 campaign and leverage this national day of giving to raise funds to further your mission.
Each parish, school, and ministry within the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas is eligible to participate in this day of giving. It is an opportunity for each organization to fundraise for a specific goal or purpose, with hopes of attracting new and different donors.
Join us on Tuesday, September 12th at 9:00 AM OR Wednesday, September 13th at 12:30 PM for an informative GivingTuesday kick-off webinar during which you will:
Learn about our GivingTuesday #GIVECATHOLICARCHKCK appeal that can help you raise funds for your own local needs.
See a live demo from our partners at GiveCentral showcasing the state-of-the-art, user-friendly platform designed to help you raise more with a customized giving page that will be created for each participating organization.
Sign up for a series of free best-practices marketing and promotion training sessions to help you make the most of this national day of giving.
The Zoom meeting links with dates and times are listed below. Pick a date and time that is convenient for you. The webinar will be about 30 – 45 minutes in length. Register to learn more!
Register in advance for the meeting on September 12th at 9:00 AM:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_R7CG36uOSJ6NvsJkzIDIzQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Register in advance for the meeting on September 13th at 12:30 PM:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NjSjRJXpTwO16_218yRxmg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
We Are Hiring!
The Catholic Foundation of Northeast Kansas (CFNEK) is growing! We are hiring a Gift Planning Consultant to join our team.
Learn more and apply at: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/1787714