Nominate an executive leader for the inaugural Kauffman Uncommon Leader Visionary Award April 29, 2026 The award honors those who have brought their vision to life by creating lasting, measurable change.
Visionary Award Visionary AWARD — 2026 Uncommon leaders make more possible Honoring executive leaders building an inspiring and impactful legacy within Kansas City. The Visionary Award The Kauffman Uncommon Leader Visionary Award is designed to honor an executive leader from a 501(c)(3) public charity in the Kansas City region who is building an inspiring and impactful legacy within their […]
David Ryckman David Ryckman is a sourcing and vendor manager in Finance and Grants Administration for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, where he supports teams in securing high-quality partners that align with the Foundation’s mission by providing expertise in sourcing strategies, vendor relationships, and procurement processes that strengthen operational capacity and cross-functional effectiveness. Ryckman serves as the […]
Kansas City-based Youth Volunteer Corps will introduce its service-learning model to military-connected youth at U.S. Navy installations worldwide April 15, 2026 Capacity Building grantee expanded its learning model and enhanced evaluation enabling them to scale impact with organizations like Navy Child and Youth Programs.
Gloria Jackson-Leathers to retire this summer after nearly 28 years at the Kauffman Foundation April 15, 2026 Well-known as a community ambassador with a stellar legacy of leadership and relationship building, Gloria Jackson-Leathers, senior advisor to the president, community engagement, will retire this summer after nearly 28 years at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Throughout her career, Jackson-Leathers engaged and supported countless community members both locally and nationally. Her work with organization […]
Hometown heart: Explore the Kansas City region through Parade of Hearts April 7, 2026 The installation of 150 unique heart sculptures brings the perennial free public art celebration back to Kansas City.
Announcing the 2026 Project and Research grantees to advance economic mobility in Kansas City March 26, 2026 The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation announced its latest cohorts of Project and Research grantees, investing in innovative ideas, data-driven insights, and community-centered solutions designed to expand economic mobility. These grants support organizations and researchers working to better understand and address the systemic barriers that limit access to opportunity while advancing practical strategies that help individuals […]
Philanthropy leaders mark Women’s History Month with fireside chat at the Kauffman Foundation March 26, 2026 Dr. Burns-Wallace facilitates a conversation that touches on relationship building and respect for the philanthropic sector.
Foundation welcomes two directors to new positions March 26, 2026 Hires bring depth and expertise to IT operations strategy.
Jackson Winsett Jackson Winsett is a director of IT business relations and solutions with Technology for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. He is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight for aligning technology services with the operational needs of the Foundation, as well as consulting across departments to understand business workflows, identifying opportunities for process improvement, and […]