Introducing the 2019 National Philanthropy Day Honorees
AFPKC is pleased to announce the 2019 National Philanthropy Day honorees. Thank you to all who nominated philanthropists and philanthropy professionals for this year’s awards and thank you to all of the honorees who make our community better and change the world with their giving hearts. We will honor these leaders at National Philanthropy Day on Thursday, November 14, 2019 from 5:00 to 7:00pm. Join the celebration with a sponsorship or make sure to get your tickets now for this wonderful
Construction for Charlotte Street Foundation’s new headquarters set to begin later this summer
KANSAS CITY, Mo, July 10, 2019: Charlotte Street Foundation is excited to announce that construction will begin later this summer for its new headquarters at 3333 Wyoming Street, Kansas City, MO, 64111, along the Roanoke industrial corridor. The new headquarters facility will include a gallery space; black box theatre; studio space for more than 30 visual artists, performance-based artists, and writers; conference rooms for community meetings; a courtyard space for outdoor performances and gatherings; and
JCCC PRESIDENT SOPCICH ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT
Overland Park, Kansas; On July 9, 2019, Johnson County Community College President Joe Sopcich notified Board Chair, Jerry Cook, and the six additional members of the Board of Trustees, of his intention to retire at the close of the fiscal year, effective July 1, 2020. The Board approved the renewal of President Sopcich’s contract at the regularly scheduled monthly meeting on June 20. Dr. Sopcich’s 27-year career at JCCC embodies his commitment to helping students succeed in achieving their dreams. Dr.
YMCA in Kansas City Announces Appointment of New CEO
Kansas City, MO – The YMCA of Greater Kansas City today announced that the Board of Directors has unanimously selected John Mikos, former COO and acting interim president and CEO, to fill the role of CEO. Mikos succeeds the previous CEO and President David Byrd who accepted a new position with the YMCA of the USA in March. CiCi Rojas, who leads the YMCA of Greater Kansas City’s Board of Directors as chief volunteer officer, said she is excited about the future of the Y in Kansas City under the leadership
Nonprofit Connect congratulates 16 Executive Director Institute Graduates, awards $5,000
Kansas City, MO – On Friday, June 28, sixteen local nonprofit executives completed Nonprofit Connect’s Executive Director Institute program. Executive Director Institute is a professional development program provided by Nonprofit Connect. Executive Director Institute (EDI) is a six-month learning intensive exclusively for the top ranking executive at local nonprofit organizations. During EDI, these participants learned from theory, best practices and real-life experiences on the full range of nonprofit
Mid-America Arts Alliance Announces $165,400 in Grants for Artists and Arts Organizations
M-AAA is pleased to announce the FY20 Artistic Innovations grantees, supporting the creation and presentation of new artistic endeavors taking place between July 1, 2019 and June 30, 2020 in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas. With this year’s total of $165,400, Artistic Innovations awards grants of up to $15,000 to artists and organizations creating innovative new work. Grantees are chosen by a selection panel of artists and arts professionals from across the six-state region,
St. Teresa's Academy Earns Near Perfect Accreditation Score
St. Teresa’s Academy (STA) has been accredited by the North Central Association/AdvancED every year since 1923. In March of 2019, the most recent accreditation process was successfully completed. Out of 30 Standards AdvancED uses to rank Educational Excellence, STA received the highest marks with all 30 Standards. AdvancED provided the Index of Education Quality® (IEQ®) as a measure of overall performance based on a comprehensive set of standards and review criteria. The IEQ is comprised of the
St. Teresa's Academy Earns AdvancED STEM Certification
St. Teresa’s Academy (STA) has become the second school in Missouri or Kansas and the second all-girls school in the United States to earn the AdvancED Certification for Excellence in STEM Education (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). This achievement is a mark of STEM distinction and excellence only offered to highly effective institutions that recognize STEM education as a path to success. To earn STEM Certification, STA has demonstrated adherence to the AdvancED STEM Standard as
Truman Library Announces $25 Million Transformation
$23 Million Raised to Date in Support of New Exhibits, Programs and Education INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – The Harry S. Truman Library and Museum is launching a significant renovation of its facilities and programs. This is the Truman Library’s first major renovation in more than 20 years and the largest since the museum opened its doors in 1957. This $25-million project is planned to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the start of Truman’s presidency in 2020 and aims to ensure the continued relevance and
For the First Time, All Ten Children's Mercy Specialties Rank in Top 30 by U.S. News and World Report
KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 18, 2019 – Children’s Mercy Kansas City is once again recognized as one of the nation’s top pediatric hospitals, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2019-2020 “Best Children’s Hospitals” report. For the fifth year in a row, Children’s Mercy is listed with the best in the country in 10 out of 10 pediatric specialties included in the survey. Children’s Mercy is among an elite handful of pediatric hospitals which consistently rank in all 10 specialties. Children’s Mercy
Candid (Formerly GuideStar) Launches New Nonprofit Startup Assessment Tool
Teleangé Thomas Director of Candid Midwestteleange.thomas@candid.org (216) 861-1933 Kansas City, MO June 18, 2019— On Thursday, June 13, Candid hosted a kick-off event at the Kansas City Public Library to introduce the Nonprofit Startup Assessment Tool (NPSAT). Members of the community and nonprofit representatives were able to see a live demonstration of the tool, attend the complimentary course, Is Starting a Nonprofit Right for You?, and receive advice on topics ranging from fundraising to board
Wornall/Majors Receives Missouri Humanities Council Grant for Go West! Field Day Youth Program
The Missouri Humanities Council (MHC) has awarded a grant of $1,755 to Wornall/Majors House Museums in support of the project, "Go West! Field Day". The MHC is the only state wide agency in Missouri devoted exclusively to humanities education for citizens of all ages. It has served as a stateaffiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities since 1971. Go West! Field Day, on September 27, 2019, is a unique field trip experience that incorporates skilled reenactors, historic experts, and carefully
Value Stream Consulting is presenting a series of five no-cost workshops for KC area current and potential nonprofit users of Salesforce
Value Stream Consulting is presenting a series of five no-cost workshops for KC area current and potential nonprofit users of Salesforce. The workshops will be presented at the iWerx facility in North Kansas City from 9 AM to 10 AM on Wednesdays. Salesforce Workshop Wednesday for Nonprofit OrganizationsSalesforce CRM for Nonprofit Organizations and Foundations - 6/5/2019Sensible FMS - Grantmaking & CRM for start-up and small staffed Foundations - 6/19/2019foundationConnect - Relationship and End to End
Park University Rolls Out Military Credit Fast App for Prospective Students
May 2, 2019 — Park University is proud of its enduring relationship with the U.S. military — one that has lasted since World War I when the University accepted young men who enlisted in the U.S. Army’s Student Army Training Corps. Making higher education easy for service members to navigate is an essential way for Park us to serve those who serve our country. That’s why the University has announced a helpful new tool for prospective undergraduate students who currently serve or have served in the armed
Park University to Offer Trio of New Degree Options
March 21, 2019 — When Park University’s Fall 2019 semester starts on Monday, Aug. 19, it will offer three new degree options, including a Master of Arts in National Security Studies, a Bachelor of Music in Audio Engineering and a cybersecurity concentration in the Bachelor of Science Information and Computer Science program. In addition, the University has added three graduate certificates and five undergraduate certificates. Here is a brief look at the three new degree offerings: The Master of Arts in
