‘You are making a difference’ December 3, 2024 Joyce Abbott, educator, veteran, and inspiration behind hit TV series, “Abbott Elementary” addresses educators of color in Kansas City.
Evaluation Our approach to evaluation We take a rigorous, results-driven approach to evaluation, using both quantitative and qualitative approaches to assess the impact of our initiatives. Evaluation is more than just tracking outcomes; it is also about understanding the processes that lead to success – or areas for improvement. This intentional approach allows us to gain […]
Learning Our approach to learning We believe a culture of continuous learning is essential to identifying innovative ideas that support solutions designed to improve economic mobility for all. Through intentional knowledge sharing, reflection, and capacity-building efforts, we support Foundation associates, our grantees, and other organizations to evolve, adapt, and maximize impact. Learning isn’t just about gathering […]
Research Our approach to research Research is the foundation of our grantmaking strategy and provides the framework for our evaluation and learning processes. Our research helps ensure that the Foundation’s investments are rooted in a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by the individuals, organizations, and communities we serve. By identifying key areas of […]
Verenice Chavoya-Perez Verenice Chavoya-Perez is a senior evaluation and learning officer in Research, Learning, and Evaluation for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, where she operationalizes evaluation and learning-related initiatives. Prior to joining the Kauffman Foundation, Chavoya-Perez was a senior associate and staff development manager with Social Policy Research Associates where her work centered on evaluations of policy […]
Finance Supervisor Department: Finance & Grants AdministrationReports to: Director of Financial ReportingPosition type: Regular, ExemptDate: November 2024 Responsibilities Reporting to the director of financial reporting and working collaboratively with other Foundation staff, the finance supervisor will be responsible for providing direction and management of the accounts payable and tax administration functions, including supervising two team members. The […]
54 organizations awarded Capacity Building grants November 11, 2024 Funds seek to advance the growth of organizations driving college access and completion, workforce and career development, and entrepreneurship.
Capacity Building grantees What are Capacity Building grants? Capacity Building grants are designed to support 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity organizations with a need to build their capacity in order to strengthen or scale impact in our focus areas. 2024 Grantees Learn more about the first round of organizations receiving Capacity Building grants. Organizations & Descriptions Aligned Develop a digitized […]
Amplify 2024 This year’s conference will take place on Friday and Saturday, November 8-9, 2024, at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center. Trip to Brown v. Board Museum Seventy years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Brown v. Board of Education changed the trajectory of public education and sparked the end of segregated schools. To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the […]
Richard Kim Richard Kim is a senior director of entrepreneurship in Impact and Strategy for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, where he serves as the key programmatic, operations, and administrative director for the Entrepreneurship and Business Ownership strategy. Kim is responsible for implementing the strategic plan and translating the strategy into actionable talent and operational practices, frameworks, […]