Two grants aim to create stronger pathways to economic mobility September 9, 2026 Finding a path to a good job can depend on more than having the right skills.
KC Can Compost works to be a model for workforce and environmental sustainability September 9, 2026 Capacity Building grant funding supports KC Can Compost to strengthen internal operations and workforce development programs for green industry jobs.
Foundation’s Impact team welcomes director September 9, 2026 Sam Aleinikoff leads College Access and Completion strategy portfolio.
From capacity to scale: BCSI expands pathways into bioscience careers September 2, 2026 With stronger infrastructure and growing national reach, Bioscience Core Skills Institute is expanding access to industry-recognized credentials and creating new pathways to enhance workforce readiness.
Red Tail Academy provides a runway for students to enter the aviation workforce August 27, 2026 With a Capacity Building grant to support sustainable fundraising and revenue streams, Red Tail welcomes young people into the workforce pipeline for high-demand aviation jobs.
Cross-program collaboration leverages networks, resources, and expertise that exists within Kauffman FastTrac and 1 Million Cups August 26, 2026 The annual Kauffman FastTrac and 1 Million Cups Summit brought the leaders, educators, and volunteers who support the Foundation’s national programs together as one network for greater impact.
Adam Conley Adam Conley is a data platform and governance analyst in Technology for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, where he serves as a critical technical resource supporting the implementation and management of the Foundation’s data infrastructure and governance framework. Prior to joining the Kauffman Foundation, Conley was a senior data analyst with T-Mobile. Conley earned his […]
Six Kansas City nonprofit leaders named finalists for Kauffman Uncommon Leader Visionary Award August 13, 2026 Finalists represent nonprofit leaders creating lasting change across education, housing, community development, mentoring, homelessness, and survivor support in the Kansas City region.
Meet the 2026 Visionary Award finalists Brennan Crawford Executive Director & CEO, Build WyCo Building community wealth, one neighborhood at a time As CEO of Build WyCo, Brennan Crawford has helped expand the organization from its roots in housing into a comprehensive community development institution. Today, Build WyCo connects housing development and homeownership with lending, financial counseling, legal support, construction, real […]
Liza Kuzmina Liza Kuzmina is a financial coordinator in Finance & Grants Administration for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, where she supports enterprise-wide financial planning and the Foundation’s grantmaking efforts, helping to ensure that resources are allocated effectively to maximize impact. Prior to joining the Kauffman Foundation, Kuzmina was a budget analyst with the City of Kansas […]