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Spotlight

Marsha Pope

Booking Overview

This is a community philanthropy interview show focused on impactful programs, regional initiatives, and stories from the greater Topeka area, typically featuring local nonprofit, education, business, legal, and community leaders. PR agencies could credibly pitch clients with direct expertise in philanthropy, social entrepreneurship, education, impact investing, senior care, childcare, or community development; booking difficulty is low because guests are generally accessible regional experts rather than nationally prominent figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 10

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Listener location: USA

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@topekacommunitfoundation.org

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Host

Marsha Pope - President of the Topeka Community Foundation.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Regional nonprofit, education, business, legal, philanthropy, or community-development leaders with direct experience in a local program, social enterprise, charitable initiative, or community investment.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership of a regional organization or community initiative, Direct involvement in philanthropy or impact investing, Development of a social enterprise or community-focused business, Professional expertise relevant to charitable planning, education, senior care, or childcare

Recent Guest Discussions

Dr. Tiffany Anderson - Public Education, Challenges And Successes In Topeka Schools, And Community Partnerships Supporting Students.

Hurst Coffman - Estate Planning, Charitable Goals, Legacy Planning, And Guidance For Individuals, Families, And Professional Advisors.

Tara Dimick - Community Foundations, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Family Philanthropy, And Seed Funds.

Emily Harmon - Social Entrepreneurship, Winning The Community Innovation Challenge, And Developing A Business Focused On Social Good.

Dr. David Price - Social Entrepreneurship, The Community Innovation Challenge, Sustainable Businesses, And Student Innovation Addressing Social Issues.

Recent Topics

Philanthropy, Community Development, Social Entrepreneurship, Impact Investing, Education

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Spotlight
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Rural Philanthropy: Rossville Community Foundation

November 01, 2026

Since 2022, the Rossville Community Foundation has been on a mission to make Rossville, KS, a great place to live and raise a family. Current board members Alex Bird, President, and Dr. Myron Leinwetter sat down with Marsha Pope to talk about the role of philanthropy and work they're doing to improve the quality of life in their beloved hometown. What you'll learn: -Specific challenges related to rural community foundations -How big and small projects are transforming life in Rossville -What ...

Impact Avenues: An innovative Model Reducing Student Homelessness in Topeka

October 01, 2026

In 2019, Topeka Public Schools, the Topeka Community Foundation and the City of Topeka partnered with local organizations to launch Impact Avenues. The program uses a Collective Impact Model to provide wrap-around services to regional families with the goal of reducing student homelessness. For this episode, Marsha Pope is joined by Carrie Higgins, Housing Services Division Director for the City of Topeka, and Cody Foster, CEO of Advisors Excel, which provided a startup grant to fund the prog...

Topeka Public Schools: How Community Helps Students Thrive

September 01, 2026

Dr. Tiffany Anderson has been the Superintendent of Topeka Public Schools since 2016. In this episode, she reflects on some of the biggest challenges, hard-earned successes, and the community partnerships helping students thrive today. Learn more: -https://www.topekapublicschools.net/about_us/biography -https://topekacommunityfoundation.org/news/2026/4/8/2026-scholarship-winners-announced

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Frequently asked questions

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Spotlight
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How do I get in touch with Spotlight?

Spotlight is hosted by Marsha Pope. Its publicly listed email is info@topekacommunitfoundation.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Spotlight?

The publicly listed email for Spotlight: info@topekacommunitfoundation.org.

How many listeners does Spotlight have?

Podseeker estimates Spotlight reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Spotlight?

Spotlight typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Regional nonprofit, education, business, legal, philanthropy, or community-development leaders with direct experience in a local program, social enterprise, charitable initiative, or community investment. Common among recent guests: Leadership of a regional organization or community initiative; Direct involvement in philanthropy or impact investing; Development of a social enterprise or community-focused business. Recent guests include Dr. Tiffany Anderson, Hurst Coffman, and Tara Dimick.

How hard is it to get booked on Spotlight?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Spotlight cover?

Recent episodes cover Philanthropy, Community Development, Social Entrepreneurship, Impact Investing, and Education. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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