Commitment to a Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Culture Starts at Home February 1, 2018 Success in our nation’s economy is inextricably linked to the equitable access and advancement in our nation’s classrooms, and philanthropy plays an essential role in propelling social sector change. The Kauffman Foundation’s partnership with Promise54 requires us to look at our own data, our strengths and weaknesses, and develop an internal plan to embrace a diversity, equity and inclusion framework throughout our whole organization.
A community resource for bringing people together January 31, 2018 From its home in Kansas City, the Kauffman Foundation welcomes neighbors and people from across the country who are working on important causes that strengthen our community to its Conference Center.
Kauffman FastTrac: 25 years of helping the makers, doers, and dreamers January 25, 2018 25 years after Mr. Kauffman introduced the program on a cold, snowy day in Kansas City, the FastTrac curriculum is now available to take online, entirely for free, from the comfort of your home.
Investing in what will become our scarcest resource: us January 18, 2018 In a world of automation, it’s time to get human.
Building a ladder of opportunity January 17, 2018 Kauffman Scholars Inc. is helping build a ladder to an inclusive prosperity for more than 1,000 young Americans.
4 key lessons to be better grantmakers January 17, 2018 The Kauffman Foundation’s first Learning Report distills lessons learned to scale impact for grantees.
Creating a future we can’t see January 17, 2018 How do we engage in a community-wide “think,” which provides access for all voices, values all voices, and works toward a stronger future together?
Rethink the charter and district debate: The middle ground January 11, 2018 The Kauffman Foundation takes the side of students in the district/charter tug-of-war.
Giving entrepreneurs a voice in state policy January 11, 2018 The Kauffman Foundation selects six entrepreneur support organizations to form the first-ever Entrepreneurs’ Policy Network, an alliance of organizations that will bring the voices of entrepreneurs to policy debates at the state level.
KC Scholars Helps Build a College-Educated Workforce December 31, 2017 When you consider that a person with a bachelor’s degree can expect to make 66 percent more than a high school graduate during his or her lifetime, it makes sense to encourage and support as many adults as possible in their efforts to finish their degree.