National WWI Museum and Memorial Announces Major Gift From Sunderland Foundation
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The National WWI Museum and Memorial announced a major gift from the Sunderland Foundation to update the Museum’s main gallery, public spaces and courtyard. These updates are part of the Museum and Memorial’s multi-year strategic plan and will provide greater opportunities for immersive experiences as well as increased viewing space for the collection. The generous gift totals nearly $10 million. The enhancements include touch-free video screens and interactive exhibits, more accessible
Spark a love of learning by hosting an event during Remake Learning Days-Kansas City
Spark a love of learning by hosting an event during Remake Learning Days-Kansas City Grassroots festival takes root in Kansas City May 1-11, 2021 This spring Kansas City will join 17 regions across the country to celebrate Remake Learning Days Across America, known as the world’s largest open house of innovative learning. Remake Learning Days-Kansas City, coordinated by KC STEM Alliance, will take place May 1-10 with a goal of offering families more than 100 fun and engaging learning events and
Winter Clothing Drive for the Kansas City Warming Center at Bartle Hall
The homeless taking refuge each night at the Kansas City Warming Center at Bartle Hall need your help! While we source blankets and warm clothing from our stores, please consider also donating these items to Goodwill now through Friday, February 19th. Donations will be accepted at the MoKan Goodwill Administrative Office donation door or any Kansas City area Goodwill retail store and donation center. Find your nearest location here.
BKD Releases 2021 State of the Nonprofit Profit Sector Report
BKD CPAs & Advisors is pleased to announce the release of its 2021 State of the Nonprofit Sector Report. The nonprofit wellness study was created to identify how nonprofit organizations are responding and surviving amid the COVID-19 global pandemic. The findings show that a majority of nonprofits have increased their services, yet reduced staffing. The study highlights how many nonprofits are coping under added pressure, both financially and operationally. “The goal of this study is to highlight how
Kansas City law firm files brief in Supreme Court donor privacy case, invites nonprofits to sign on
If your organization is interested in signing on to an amicus brief, or learning more about these cases please visit: https://tnpa.org/policy/amicus-brief-background/. On January 8, 2021, the United States Supreme Court granted certiorari in several critical donor privacy cases: Americans for Prosperity v. Becerra and Thomas More Law Center v. Becerra. This means the Court will hear these consolidated cases on the merits. Amicus briefs are due on March 1. These cases challenge the California Attorney
Mokan Goodwill announces hiring of Anita Davis as new Chief Mission Officer
Goodwill of Western Missouri and Eastern Kansas has announced the hiring of Anita Davis as the organization’s new Chief Mission Officer. Davis is succeeding Laura Ritterbush, who has accepted the position of President and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Kansas in Wichita. “Ms. Davis brings such depth of experience, expertise, and community relations to our organization and executive team that we are excited to see how she transforms us and the communities we serve, said Ed Lada, Jr., President and CEO of
Nonprofit Connect Members awarded as part of Centering Black Voices initiative by REACH Foundation
The REACH Foundation has launched an initiative focused on investment in six Black-led organizations, with unrestricted grant awards of $20,000 and technical assistance to further their missions. Beginning in 2021, the Centering Black Voices initiative aims to elevate the work of Black leaders whose programs address health, social service supports and advocacy for critical issues in the Black community. The following organization leaders were selected to receive the awards: Emily Brown, Food Equality
Ashley Stanley, of Wayside Waifs, Becomes Part of Board for Association of Professional Humane Educators
KANSAS CITY, Missouri – Ashley Stanley, Humane Education Manager at Wayside Waifs, has become part of the Board of Directors for the Association of Professional Humane Educators (APHE). WHO: Ashley Stanley, Wayside Waifs’ Humane Education Manager, and the Association of Professional Humane Educators (APHE) WHAT: Stanley will serve a three year term on the Board of Directors WHEN: Stanley will officially become part of the Board of Directors during orientation later this month. Their first board
News Release: 2/9/2021
It is with pleasure that Gift of Life announces the hiring of its new Executive Director, Julie Klima, to lead the Kansas City-based nonprofit organization in its mission as a national model for support, awareness and success of organ, eye and tissue donation through education, mentoring and collaboration with partners and individuals in the transplant community. Julie succeeds Janet Burton, who is retiring after serving as Interim Executive Director for the past 28 months. “We were impressed with
RESULTS Technology Webinar: The Basics of Cybersecurity for Churches
The Missouri United Methodist Foundation welcomes Patrick Murphy from RESULTS Technology to talk about the importance of cybersecurity for churches. Patrick talks about practical steps the churches or any kind of nonprofit can take to better secure the sensitive data on your network. Watch the webinar on YouTube!https://youtu.be/tnNlcIFAufw
HMC Celebrates Black History Month By Offering Free Social Media Audit for Black-owned Nonprofits
Kansas City MO. -- In honor of Black History Month, Haywood Marketing Communications is offering a free social media audit for Black-owned nonprofits. “As a minority business owner, I know how hard it is to build your business,” said Leilani Haywood, CEO of Haywood Marketing Communications. “I’ve worked with nonprofits for over 10 years and I know firsthand the challenges of attracting donors, recruiting volunteers, or raising funds for my clients through social media.” Haywood’s nonprofit clients
2020 Philly Award Winners
Nonprofit Connect Honors More Than 37 Nonprofit Organization and 28 Creative Agencies At The 2020 Philly Awards Kansas City, MO – November 12, 2020 - Nonprofit Connect honored 37 nonprofit organizations and 28 creative agencies and freelancers for excellence in marketing and communications at the 2020 Philly Awards on Tuesday, November 10 online at npconnect.org. Any and all nonprofit organizations were invited to submit marketing pieces in a variety of categories. Nonprofit Connect received over 170
