Lacey Graverson Lacey Graverson is a senior manager – brand in Strategic Communications for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, where she works collaboratively with other Strategic Communications and Foundation staff to support the Foundation’s priorities and impact goals while contributing to a variety of program area initiatives and supporting internal communications. She manages the Foundation’s brand strategy […]
Eight readers share their stories of taking risks January 16, 2020 Eight readers share their risk-filled journeys, including business startups, a spontaneous COO resignation, and a single-mom pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
The endangered legacy of the American risk-taker January 16, 2020 The legacy of the American risk-taker is born out of exploration, oppression, democracy, and the promise of the American Dream. We can conjure the images of American risk-takers from the rebels of the American Revolution, to Harriet Tubman and Harvey Milk, Sally Ride to Sergey Brin. As a startup nation founded on the risk of […]
A letter from the editors: Believe in risk January 16, 2020 The Risk Optimistic explores the value of risk, the opportunity of risk, and the belief that taking a chance is worth it.
Building a sisterhood: A Q&A with Reshma Saujani January 16, 2020 The founder of Girls Who Code on how programming can teach girls to be brave and take risks.
Taking the calculated risk January 16, 2020 Mr. Kauffman challenged his associates – at Marion Laboratories and at his Foundation – to take calculated risks. But what is risk for a privileged foundation? For us, it is an imperative.
Reimagining Opportunity for All Selected from a distinguished group of twelve semifinalists, these leaders embody the spirit of Ewing Kauffman’s uncommon leadership through their innovation, courage, and impact in their communities. Everything we do is grounded in the generosity and love for Kansas City that Mr. Kauffman infused into the heart of our mission Our founder Ewing Marion Kauffman […]
Entrepreneurs’ Policy Network In 2017, the Kauffman Foundation awarded grants to five nonprofit organizations to form the backbone of the Entrepreneurs’ Policy Network. As the cohort continues to expand and involve other organizations that support entrepreneurs, it has formed into a community of practice that provides training, support, and peer-learning for entrepreneurship advocates. To select the grant recipients, […]