Heartland Special Needs Foundation Hosts Free Community Education Event
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heartland Special Needs Foundation Email: Director@HeartlandSpecialNeedsFoundation.org Phone: (816) 560-6368 Heartland Special Needs Foundation Hosts Free Community Education Event Empowering Families: Tools for a Secure and Supported Future Overland Park, KS – September 15, 2025 – The Heartland Special Needs Foundation (HSNF), a Kansas City–based 501(c)(3) public charity, invites families, caregivers, and community members to a free educational program, “Empowering
Why Nonprofit Boards Fail - And How to Fix It
At ElevateNPT, we often hear about nonprofits struggling with ineffective boards. Why does this happen, even with the best intentions? Why does it matter? Because ineffective boards create underperforming organizations.The most common reasons boards fall short are:1. Inadequate Attention to Recruitment and Succession PlanningBoards often recruit people without a strong connection to the mission, which leads to weak leadership and disengagement. Without intentional succession planning, boards lose
ICE Studios School of Dance featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show for nonprofit mentorship work
Kansas City’s own ICE Studios School of Dance was spotlighted on national television when Kelly Clarkson surprised dance instructor Isha Williams for her inspiring nonprofit mission in February 2025. ICE STUDIOS offers affordable classes in hip-hop, ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, and acrobatics. Focused on inner-city youth, ICE Studios blends technique training with mentorship, scholarships, and community outreach. The feature emphasized the transformational power of dance through mentorship and
