Patrick Lanning | President – KC Office
To provide philanthropic support in the communities where we work and live. Three areas of help: advancing youth, arts & culture and Education. Shortly after the incorporation of IMA more than 40 years ago, the company’s founders showed true vision and commitment to the community by creating the IMA Foundation. With employee owners at the core of our business, the goal of the IMA Foundation is to represent the passions of our associates and make strategic contributions within the foundation focus areas..
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Previous Episodes!
Stan Hays Operation BBQ Relief
Stan Hays shares how a single act of service after a tornado sparked a national nonprofit movement. Learn how Operation BBQ Relief feeds not just stomachs, but souls—during disaster and beyond.
Nonprofit Rainy Day Funds Dr Tom Vansaghi
Dr. Thomas Vansaghi shares why reserve funds are essential for nonprofits. Learn how to build financial resilience, boost donor trust, and prepare for the unexpected.
Derrick Johnson Empowering Youth Through Education and Literacy
Derrick Johnson, the Kansas City Chiefs’ all-time leading tackler, has carried his drive from the field into philanthropy. In this KC Cares interview, he shares how his Defend the Dream Foundation transforms school libraries in low-income communities, giving kids access to age-appropriate books and bright, inviting spaces to read. He also discusses his new children’s book, Super DJ Saves Field Day, co-written with his wife, which encourages kids to discover their inner strength and values.
