KC Scholars welcomes its newest scholarship awardees May 9, 2023 Community-engaged scholarship and support program awards 575 scholarships across the six-county Kansas City metro.
Ewing Kauffman wanted Kansas City to thrive April 24, 2023 Op-ed by Foundation Chair Esther George outlines how Mr. Kauffman’s commitment to KC influences our work and our search for the next president and CEO.
A message from our interim CEO April 20, 2023 The violence against Ralph Yarl last week shows all too vividly how far we have to go in our racial equity work. We need to, as a community, work together so that anyone can have a long and fulfilling life regardless of race, gender, or geography.
Three ways to play a key role in the start and growth of businesses in your community April 10, 2023 Kauffman FastTrac®, 1 Million Cups, and the Start Us Up coalition are here to help ecosystem builders better support entrepreneurs.
Community-engaged research can improve outcomes, and ultimately change the landscape of programs and policies in the U.S. March 24, 2023 Meet the researchers who are working with communities to help close the gap between those proposing solutions to socioeconomic problems and those closest to the problems.
Kauffman Scholars: Celebrate the significant impact of 20 years of support and learning March 22, 2023 With more than 800 Scholars who earned college degrees, Kauffman Scholars, Inc., began its planned six-month phased closing March 13.
Nonprofit Catalyst Fund will increase access to funding for vital community organizations March 16, 2023 Small, nonprofit organizations are key to addressing a range of economic, human service, and educational challenges, said Essence Yancey of the United Way of Greater Kansas City.
Community support helps entrepreneurs turn ‘no’ into success March 16, 2023 A panel of Black entrepreneurs kick off a four-part series with the Kansas City Public Library about how to make entrepreneurship “IDEAL” for all.
An update from the Board of Trustees: Sharing our CEO position description March 13, 2023 The CEO position description was developed by our search firm Spencer Stuart through a process of listening to community stakeholders, our associates, and Kauffman Trustees.
ProX has the potential to change lives – and the workforce March 3, 2023 A regional collaborative that pairs Kansas City students with area businesses for paid professional student experiences is ready to build on the momentum of last summer.