Join KC Cares as we talk with Chris Rosson, CEO and President of the United Way of Greater Kansas City! The United Ways mission has always been to mobilize our city’s collective generosity, because we know there’s strength in numbers. They work together with hundreds of nonprofits across our six-county region and help 1 in 3 Kansas Citians gain access to health, education and financial resources. United Way connects those who want to be catalysts for change with causes that change our community for the better. The Waymakers make this possible. Listen or watch the webcast here --> Click Here 

The DeBruce Foundation is a national nonprofit foundation based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Foundation’s mission is to expand pathways to economic growth and opportunity.

visit them here: debruce.org

Sharing the stories of local nonprofits and connecting them with the community! We talk with philanthropists, volunteers, community activists, executive directors, and non-profit lovers from the Kansas City nonprofit community. Be seen, be heard with KC Cares! Kansas City’s Nonprofit Voice!

On episode 383 of KC Cares, we talk with Don Goldman, Executive Director with Jewish Family Services! Our Topic: Community and Family Services! Listen now!

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FutureCast

Jeff Fromm

Jeff Fromm leads the pack when it comes to marketing, trends and innovation. While others merely talk about Millennials, Jeff and his team are applying Millennial marketing and sales best practices for Fortune 100 brands across the United States.  He will entertain and educate you while challenging you to unlearn and reimagine what you thought you knew about the Millennial generation..

http://www.millennialmarketing.com

Lucky 13 Rescue

Lindsey & Aaron Switzer

Lucky 13 Rescue takes in unwanted, stray, and lost pets in the Kansas City and surrounding areas, with a focus on rural communities with little resources. We provide veterinary care, rehabilitation, and most of all, love and compassion. Once an animal is ready for their next step in life, we thoroughly screen adopters, and work to place each pet into a loving forever home, fit to meet their needs. It is our mission to benefit the community as a whole.

lucky13rescue.org

Ability KC (Throwback Edition)

Amy Castillo

Their mission is to build brighter futures for children and adults with disabilities by providing comprehensive educational, vocational and therapeutic services.

https://abilitykc.org/

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KC Cares, Kansas City’s nonprofit voice, tells the stories of Kansas City nonprofits and connects them with the community.  Produced by Charitable Communications 

In partnership with the Kauffman Foundation

Think. Do. Be Uncommon.

Sharing the stories of local nonprofits and connecting them with the community! We talk with philanthropists, volunteers, community activists, executive directors, and nonprofit lovers from the Kansas City nonprofit community. Be seen, be heard with KC Cares! Kansas City’s Nonprofit Nonprofit Voice!

Thought Leadership

Jeffrey Byrne | Dr of Philanthropy

Byrne Pelofsky, will further our vision to provide uncommon local, regional and national leadership in philanthropy. Most importantly, our expertise, experience, deep community connections and hands-on approach will enable us to offer our clients a more comprehensive and complete set of tools for fundraising success – helping them master the art of the ask and partnering with them to achieve their resource development goals.

byrnepelofsky.com

Kansas City Chiefs

Mark Donavan

NFL team founded by Lamar Hunt and in KC fro more than 50 years. Hunt was a big community supporter and his son Clark Hunt has carried on his legacy. Philanthropic activities come under the Hunt Family Foundations and the Chiefs. Various projects and community initiatives geared to making Kansas City a better place to live, including helping City Year, Harvesters, Operation Breakthrough, Angel Flight, Cornerstones of Care, local police, fire and military

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KC Cares, Kansas City’s nonprofit voice, tells the stories of Kansas City nonprofits and connects them with the community.  Produced by Charitable Communications

In partnership with the Kauffman Foundation

Think. Do. Be Uncommon.

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Theater in the Park

Tim Bair and Susan Mong

To enhance the quality of life in our community by providing a variety of entertainment programs through public and private partnerships.

theatreinthepark.org

Developing Potential

Amy Cox

To provide quality day habilitation services to adults with developmental disabilities and support those individuals to reach their potential and achieve a dignified, adult lifestyle. DPI is a holistic program that focuses on Body, Mind, and Spirit of the individuals we support seeking to build strength, foster independence, and be a vehicle for changing lives.

Developingpotential.net

Spinning Tree Theater

Michael and Andrew Grayman-Parkhurst

Spinning Tree Theatre aims to produce works that celebrate and reflect the diversity of Kansas City itself by exploring a variety of cultures and art forms through theatre, music and dance.

spinningtreetheatre.com

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Donna Lauffer, former past president of Kansas Chapter

Candy Birch, former president of Kansas Chapter

The League of Women Voters is an American civic organization that was formed to help women take a larger role in public affairs after they won the right to vote. It was founded in 1920. The JOhnson COunty chapter started in 1962.

www.lwvjoco.org

Katie Lord

We are committed to nonprofit fundraising success. KC Girls Prep will serve young women from across the Kansas City Public School boundaries.

Website: byrnepelofsky.com

Mike Vietti

The National WWI Museum and Memorial is America’s leading institution dedicated to remembering, interpreting and understanding the Great War and its enduring impact on the global community. The Museum and Memorial holds the most comprehensive collection of World War I objects and documents in the world and is the second-oldest public museum dedicated to preserving the objects, history and experiences of the war.

theworldwar.org

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KC Cares, Kansas City’s nonprofit voice, tells the stories of Kansas City nonprofits and connects them with the community.  Produced by Charitable Communications

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LatinX Education Collaborative

Edgar Palacios

The LEC is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization dedicated to increase and retaining the number of Latinx education professionals in K-12.

Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy

Jahna Riley and Vanessa Ramirez

Develop young women to discover their voice, succeed in college, and lead impactful, meaningful lives. When KC Girls Prep welcomes its first students in Fall 2019, it will become the first single-gender, an open-enrollment charter public school in Kansas City. KC Girls Prep will serve young women from across the Kansas City Public School boundaries.

Website: kcgpa.org

Smiles Change Lives

Melanie Johnston

Orthodontic program helping families with the cost of braces and changing lives one smile at a time!

smileschangelives.org

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KC Cares, Kansas City’s nonprofit voice, tells the stories of Kansas City nonprofits and connects them with the community.  Produced by Charitable Communications

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Think. Do. Be Uncommon.

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CommCARE

Terry Trafton, President

www.commcare1.org

@CommCAREusa

CommCARE is a not-for-profit behavioral health management organization that works in collaboration with Community Behavioral Health Centers and other providers to continually improve access to affordable, high quality, and effective behavioral health services.”

KC Golf Classic

Courtney Windholz, COO & Program Coordination

http://www.kcgolfclassic.com/

twitter:@ kcgolfclassic

The KC Golf Classic is a community event that contributes greatly to the economic vitality of the greater Kansas City area. The tournament also serves as a dedicated vehicle to raise money for non-profit organizations supporting children throughout the state of Missouri and Kansas.

Child Abuse Prevention Association

Melody Morgan, Program Development Director

www.capacares.org

Twitter @ CAPA_KC

 Provide Counseling, family support and education. CAPA’s Healthy Families Jackson County program provides home-based services for children and their parents to strengthen family relationships and develop healthy parenting skills. This year, CAPA will partner with United Way to expand its home-visiting and family support services to Kansas City families within the Promise 1000 Paseo Gateway Choice Neighborhoods Initiative.

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KC Cares, Kansas City’s nonprofit voice, tells the stories of Kansas City nonprofits and connects them with the community.  Produced by Charitable Communications

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Connecting for Good

Tom Esselman, CEO

www.connectingforgood.org

Growing Futures Early Education Center 

Terri VanZandt-Travis, Executive Director

Dan Craig, Event Chair

www.growingfutureseec.org   

Bishop Sullivan Place

Chanelle Zak, Director of Communications & Community Engagement      ‬‬

Website: www.bishopsullivan.org

Twitter @BishopSullivan

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KC Cares, Kansas City’s nonprofit voice, tells the stories of Kansas City nonprofits and connects them with the community.  Produced by Charitable Communications

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Think. Do. Be Uncommon.

Kansas City’s Nonprofit Voice!

Sharing the stories of local nonprofits and connecting them with the community! We talk with philanthropists, volunteers, community activists, executive directors, and nonprofit lovers from the Kansas City nonprofit community. Be seen, be heard with KC Cares! Kansas City’s Nonprofit Digital Resource!

Produced by Charitable Communications

This Weeks Guests:

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Olathe Human Relations Commission

Vanessa Vaughn West, Olathe Community Relations Manager

Twitter: @CityofOlatheKS

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University Academy

Tony Kline, Superintendent

www.universityacademy.org

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Caregivers on the Homefront

Shawn Moore, Founder & Executive Director

Website: www.caregivers-homefront.org

Twitter @ CHomefront

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KC Cares, Kansas City’s nonprofit voice, tells the stories of Kansas City nonprofits and connects them with the community.  Produced by Charitable Communications

In partnership with the Kauffman Foundation

Think. Do. Be Uncommon.

Sharing the stories of local nonprofits and connecting them with the community! We talk with philanthropists, volunteers, community activists, executive directors, and nonprofit lovers from the Kansas City nonprofit community. Be seen, be heard with KC Cares! Kansas City’s Nonprofit Digital Resource!

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Also available on

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KC Cares, Kansas City’s nonprofit voice, tells the stories of Kansas City nonprofits and connects them with the community.  Produced by Charitable Communications

In partnership with the Kauffman Foundation

Think. Do. Be Uncommon.

Sharing the stories of local nonprofits and connecting them with the community! We talk with philanthropists, volunteers, community activists, executive directors, and nonprofit lovers from the Kansas City nonprofit community. Be seen, be heard with KC Cares! Kansas City’s Nonprofit Digital Resource!

Produced by Charitable Communications

This Weeks Guests:

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Northland Care Access

Karen Dolt-CEO

Web site: www.nhcakc.org

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Remington’s Heart Foundation

Brandon Craft, Vice President

Cary Britain, Board Member

Website: www.remingtonsheart.org

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Drumm Farm

John Tramel, Associate Director

Website: www.drummfarm.org

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KC Cares, Kansas City’s nonprofit voice, tells the stories of Kansas City nonprofits and connects them with the community.  Produced by Charitable Communications

In partnership with the Kauffman Foundation

Think. Do. Be Uncommon.

 United Way of Greater Kansas City

Sharing the stories of local nonprofits and connecting them with the community! We talk with philanthropists, volunteers, community activists, executive directors, and non-profit lovers from the Kansas City nonprofit community. Be seen, be heard with KC Cares! Kansas City’s Nonprofit Voice!

On episode 382 of KC Cares, we talk with Brent Stewart, CEO with United Way of Greater Kansas City! Our Topic: Nonprofit Support! Listen now!

Sharing the stories of local nonprofits and connecting them with the community! We talk with philanthropists, volunteers, community activists, executive directors, and nonprofit lovers from the Kansas City nonprofit community. Be seen, be heard with KC Cares! Kansas City’s Nonprofit Digital Resource!

Produced by Charitable Communications

This Weeks Guests:

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Truman Medical Center; TMC Charitable Foundation

Nancy Lewis, Chief Marketing Officer

Kirk Isenhouser, Executive Director-TMC Charitable Foundation

Web site: www.trumed.org; tmcgiving.org

Twitter: @TrumanMedKC

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Kids with Courage Foundation

Melissa Witherspoon

www.kidswithcourage.org

Twitter: @kidswithcourage

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Stephanie Waterman Foundation

Vick Newson, Executive Director

Lisa Hendricks, Board Member

Website: www.njtl-kansascity.org

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KC Cares, Kansas City’s nonprofit voice, tells the stories of Kansas City nonprofits and connects them with the community.  Produced by Charitable Communications

In partnership with the Kauffman Foundation

Think. Do. Be Uncommon.

Sharing the stories of local nonprofits and connecting them with the community! We talk with philanthropists, volunteers, community activists, executive directors, and nonprofit lovers from the Kansas City nonprofit community. Be seen, be heard with KC Cares! Kansas City’s Nonprofit Digital Resource!

Produced by Charitable Communications

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Kansas City Young Audiences

Martin English and Rachel Cain

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Johnson County Park and Recreation District

Nancy Wallerstein 

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Seven Days

Mindy Corporon and Jill Anderson

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Produced by Charitable Communications

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Team Smile

John McCarthy

Web site: www.teamsmile.org

Twitter: @TeamSmile

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KC STEM Alliance (Arts in Education)

Harlan Brownlee

Website: www.stemkc.org; artsineducation.net

Twitter @kcstem

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Kind Craft

Courtney Smith, Founder & President, Teresa Stoker, Treasurer

Website: www.kindcraft.org

Twitter @kindkidcraftkc

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Produced by Charitable Communications

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Johnson County Community College

Dr. Joe Sopcich, President

Web site: www.jccc.edu

Twitter: @jccctweet

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Sleepyhead Beds

Doug Kean, Operations & Logistics    

Website: www.sleepyheadbeds.org

Twitter @sleepyheadbeds

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Stephanie Vest Foundation

Allan Gardner, Chief Financial Officer   

Website: www.stephanievest.com

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Produced by Charitable Communications

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Jennifer Ireland Foundation

Chris Ireland, founder

Web site: jif4families.com

EVENT: March 23: Totally 80s Bar Crawl

Twitter: @JIFoundation

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Community Blood Center of Greater Kansas City

Chelsea Tibbets, Director of Donor Recruitment

Website: www.savealife.org

Twitter @CommBloodCtrKC

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Royals Charities

Amanda Grosdidier, director

Web site: royals.com/royalscharities

Twitter: @royalscharities

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Produced by Charitable Communications

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Leukemia and Lymphoma Society-Mid-America Chapter

 Morgan Hicks-Campaign Manager-Men’s & Women’s

Janeane Werner-Campaign Manager-Students of the Year

Web site: www.lls.org/mid

Twitter: @llsusa

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Advent Health KC

Jeanette Metzler, Community Benefit Manager

Stephanie O’Sullivan, Director of Annual Programs

Website: www.adventhealthcarekc.org

Twitter @AdventHealthKC

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Kansas City Interfaith Youth Alliance

Clare Stern, Executive Director

Web site: www.kciya.org

Twitter: @KCIYA1

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Produced by Charitable Communications

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Dr. Philanthropy-Jeffrey Byrne 

Jeffrey Byrne, CEO & Co-founder, Byrne & Pelofsky + Associates         

Web site: byrnepelofsky.com

Twitter: @

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Greater Lee’s Summit Healthcare Foundation

 Jon Ellis, board member

John Beaudoin, President 

Website: www.healthyleessummit.org

Twitter @GLSHFoundation

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Kansas City Startup Foundation

Matthew Marcus, Director of Engagement

Lauren Conaway, Director of Operations=

www.kcstartupfoundation.org

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Sharing the stories of local nonprofits and connecting them with the community! We talk with philanthropists, volunteers, community activists, executive directors, and nonprofit lovers from the Kansas City nonprofit community. Be seen, be heard with KC Cares! Kansas City’s Nonprofit Digital Resource!

Produced by Charitable Communications

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We Care Committee/City of Lenexa

Emily Semadeni, City of Lenexa employee & chair of We Care Committee

Michael Boehm, Mayor of Lenexa

Website: www.lenexa.com

KC Hopps

Bethany Neal, marketing director

Web site: www.kchopps.com

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Kauffman School

Candace Potter, Talent Recruiter for school; Teach for America alum

Web site: www.kauffmanschool.org

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Produced by Charitable Communications

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Kansas Firefighters Alliance

Nancy Peters, President, Jeff Cox, Leawood Firefighter

Web site: www.kansasfirefightersalliance.org

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Ability KC

Amy Castillo, CEO & President Connie Kamps,

Website: www.abilitykc.org 

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Fire in the Heart

Deborah Allen, creator & performer, Delores Burgess, creator & performer

Web site: www.thejkc.org; theWhitetheatre.org

Twitter: @TheJ_KansasCity

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Produced by

Charitable Communications 

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The Nick Lowery Youth Foundation 

Nick Lowery, former Kansas City Chiefs kicker & founder

www.nickloweryfoundation.org

Twitter: @lowerynick

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Variety KC

Deb Wiebrecht, Executive Director

 www.varietykc.org

Twitter: @varietykc

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Sharing the stories of local nonprofits and connecting them with the community! We talk with philanthropists, volunteers, community activists, executive directors, and non-profit lovers from the Kansas City nonprofit community. Be seen, be heard with KC Cares! Kansas City’s Nonprofit Voice!

On episode 382 of KC Cares, we talk with Sly James, founder with Turn the Page! Our Topic: Childhood Literacy! Listen now!

We tell the stories of Kansas City nonprofits and connect them with the community! We talk with experts, philanthropists, volunteers, community activists, executive directors, and nonprofit lovers from the Kansas City nonprofit community. It's a new way for nonprofits to be seen, heard, and stay informed! 

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2019 Kansas City Restaurant Week (Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association)

 Dr. Dred Scott, Boys & Girls Clubs President & CEO (recipient organization)

Forbes Cross, owner Michael Forbes Bar & Grille and GKCRA board member & past president 

Web site: kcrestaurantweek.com/

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Kids TLC 

 Dr. Erin Dugan, CEO

Website: www.kidstlc.org

Twitter @kidstlc

The Nick Lowery Youth Foundation 

Nick Lowery, former Kansas City Chiefs kicker & founder

Web site: www.nickloweryfoundation.org; www.loweryspeaks.com 

Twitter: @lowerynick 

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Olathe Health

Mike Jensen, Senior VP-Marketing and Development

Web site: www.olathehealth.org

Twitter: @olathehealth

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City 

Macaela Stephenson, Manager-Community Relations and Investment

Web site: www.bluekc.com

Twitter @Bluekc

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Ewing Marion Kauffman School

Candace Potter, Talent Recruiter for school; Teach for America alum

Web site: www.kauffmanschool.org

Twitter: @kauffmanschool

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U.S. Bank

Mark Jorgenson, Executive Vice President, Group Head | Community Banking

Web site: www.usbank.com

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Philanthropy Profile w/ Priest Holmes 

Priest Holmes, former running back for Kansas City CHiefs 

Web site: www.priestholmesfoundation.org 

Twitter: @PHfSA

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We tell the stories of Kansas City nonprofits and connect them with the community! We talk with experts, philanthropists, volunteers, community activists, executive directors, and nonprofit lovers from the Kansas City nonprofit community. Be seen, be heard with KC Cares! Kansas City’s Nonprofit Digital Resource!

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Jeffrey Byrne, Dr. Philanthropy

Jeffrey Byrne, President & CEO of Jeffrey Byrne & Associates

Web site: www.fundraisingjba.com

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Veterans of Foreign Wars—

 Lynn W. Rolf II, Programs Director

 Web site: www.vfw.org

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Happy Bottoms

Jill Gaikowski, Founder & Executive Director                           Leighann Prothro, Volunteer and Community Manager 

Web site: www.happybottoms.org

Twitter: @happybottomsorg

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Corey’s Network

 Michelle Metje, Founder

Web site: www.coreysnetwork.org 

Twitter: @coreys_network 

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The Battle Within  

 Josh Krasovec, Programs Director; Walt Disney, Therapist, Program Coordinator.

Web site: www.mybattlewithin.org 

Twitter: @joinmybattlewithin

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Kansas City Missouri Police Department

Kari Thompson, Public Information Officer

www.kcmo.gov/police

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KANSAS CITY ART INSTITUTE

Randy Williams, KCAI Senior Director of Corporate Programs

Maria Behnen, KCAI Adjunct Faculty member in Fiber Department. 

Web site: www.kcai.edu

Twitter:@KCArtinstitute

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CARE BEYOND THE BOULEVARD (*By phone- 913-651-8850)

Jaynell Assmann, Founder

Web site: www.cbbkc.org

Twitter @cbbkc

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HEARTSTRINGS  

 Ann Hull, founder

Email: info@heartstringscf.org

 Web site: www.heartstringscf.org

Twitter: @heartstringscf

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Bier Station

John Couture, owner

Web site: www.bierstation.com

Twitter: @bierstation

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Ability KC

Amy Castillo, CEO and Sarah Pence Bloss, Board chair

Web site: www.abilitykc.org

Twitter @_AbilityKc

Philanthropy Profile

 Dail Blake, Dave Kepper-Vice President BMO-Harris/Leawood

Web site: www.makeitcountroday.org

Twitter: @makeitcount5K

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WE tell the stories of local nonprofits and connecting them with the community! We talk with philanthropists, volunteers, community activists, executive directors, and nonprofit lovers from the Kansas City nonprofit community. Be seen, be heard with KC Cares! Kansas City’s Nonprofit Digital Resource!

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Plaza Academy

Ward Worley, Executive Director (*and 1985 graduate)           

Web site: www.plazaacademy.org 

Facebook: @theplazaacademy

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Young Women on the Move

Mary Beth Gentry, Executive Director

Web site: www.youngwomenonthemove.org 

Facebook: @youngwomenonthemove

World War I National Museum and Memorial

Mike Vietti Director of Marketing, Communications & Guest Services

Web site: www.theworldwar.org 

Twitter: @TheWorldWarImuseum

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Union Station

George Guastello, President & CEO            

Web site: www.Unionstation.org 

Twitter: @UnionStationKC

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Della Lamb Community Services

Jonathan Hyde, Director of Development

Web site: www.dellalamb.org

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Save Inc

Blaine Proctor, CEO

Web site: www.saveinckc.org

Twitter: @saveinc

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The Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City

Damron Russell Armstrong, Executive Artistic Director                      

Web site: www.brtkc.org

Twitter: @brtkc_ARTS

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Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey

Tyrone Aikmen, Chief Artistic Director

Web site: www.kcfaa.org

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Spinning Tree Theatre

 Michael Grayman-Parkhurst, Artistic Director

Web site: www.spinningtreetheatre.com

Twitter: @spinningtreekc

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On episode 382 of KC Cares, we talk with Mauria Stonestreet, executive director with Building Hope for Autism! Our Topic: Autism Awareness! Listen now!

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a program of Charitable Communications

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Kidz Just Wanna to Have Fun

June Goods (CEO)

www.kjwhavefun.org

Twitter: @ KJWhavefun

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Parkinsons’ Foundation-Heartland

Jane Ann Gorsky, Executive Director

www.parkinson.org/heartland

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The Rabbit hOle

Pete Cowdin, Co-founder and director

www.rabbitholekc.org 

Twitter: @RabbitHoleKC

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Shadowbuddies

Marty Postelthwait, Founder Miles Postelthwait, Advisory Board

Web site: www.shadowbuddies.org

Twitter: @shawdowbuddies

Veterans Community Project

Brandonn Mixon, co-founder

Web site: www.vcp-kc.org

Twitter: @VCP_HQ

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Kansas Sailing Foundation

Ted Lischer, Founder

Web site: www.kansasyouthsailing.org/foundation

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Chatalyze.com

Jordan Winawer, President

 site: www.chatalyze.com

Twitter: @chatalyze

Junior League of Kansas City

Courtney Fitzgerald, Holiday Mart Co-chair / Katherine Fowler, Junior League President (2018)             

site: www.jlkc.org

Twitter: @JuniorLeagueKC

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Urban Ranger Corps

 Erik Dickinson, President / Lynn Johnson, Director of Operations

site: www.urckc.org

Twitter: @UrbanRangerCorps

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Harmonium & Barbershop Harmony Society 

Mark Fortino, Harmonium Quartet-singer and “director”Michael Troyer, Baritone in quartet

www.barbershop.org/

Twitter: @barbershopnews

Accelerated Schools

Jane Curran, head of school;  Ellen Portnoy, Director of Development

Web site: www.acceleratedschoolsop.org

Twitter: @asop3

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Johnson County Christmas Bureau

 Larry Bigus, Executive Director

Web site: www.jccb.org

Twitter: @JCCB_org

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Sleepyhead Beds

Doug Keen, program director

Web site: www.sleepyheadbeds.org

Twitter: @sleepyheadbeds

Medical Missions Foundation 

Jen Newell, Director of Marketing & Events, Dr. Lisa Heath, Event co-chair & immediate past president

Web site: www.medicalmissionsfoundation.org

Twitter: @MedMissionsFDN

Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce

 Michael Lintecum, Executive Director, Michael Hopkins, Communications Director

Web site: www.maglcc.org

Twitter: @maglcc

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DEED Foundation = Foundation for Delta Educational & Economic Development)  

Judge Lisa Hardwick, president

Web site: www.deedkcmo.org/

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Teach for America Kansas City 

Chris Rosson, Executive Director; and Spencer Hardwick,

Web site: kansascity.teachforamerica.org/

 Twitter: @Teachforamerica

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Family Foundation Talk

 Bob Regnier, President & CEO of Bank of Blue Valley

 www.bankbv.com

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(pre recorded) Tim Grunhard

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Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership

David Renz, director

Web site: www.bloch.umkc.edu/mwcnl

Twitter: @UMKCbloch

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Dr. Philanthropy segment

Jeffrey Byrne, Founder of Jeffrey Byrne & Associates

Web site: www.fundraisingjba.com

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History of Women’s Philanthropy in KC

David Hanzlick, author and political science professor and Ellen Portnoy, National Council of Jewish Women (featured in Hanzlick book)                                          

 Web site: www.ncjw.org/ upress.missouri.edu

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Conscious Capitalism

 Ron Hill, Founder and Chief Enrichment Officer of Redemption Plus & Chapter organizer

Tabatha Bender, Connection Crusader at Redemption Plus

Web site:  kansascity.consciouscapitalism.org

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Head for the Cure 

Matt Anthony, founder

Web site: ww.headforthecure.org

Twitter: @headforthecure

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(Special guest host Mary Anne Murray Simons)

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Hannah Michaelson, Event Coordinator,  Sue Crain Lewis, board member

Web site: bikeforthebrain.org

Twitter: @bikeforthebrain

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Ryan Bresette, founder and father

 www.livelikeluke.org

Twitter: @livelikeluke00

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Lauren Bonds, legal director

www.aclukansas.org

Twitter: @aclukansas

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Stinson Leonard Street –Legal ins and outs for nonprofits

Charley Jensen, partner and nonprofit specialist

Web site: www.stinson.com

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Congressman Kevin Yoder-working with Nonprofits (Pre-recorded)

Name & Title: Congressman Kevin Yoder-Kansas Third District; Sunayana Dumala, Founder of Forever Welcome

Web site:  https//:yoder.house.gov

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No Kid Hungry

Gina Reardon, Culinary Philanthropist and Founder 

Kent Van Amburg, Executive Director, American Society of Baking

Web site: www.nokidhungry.org

 Twitter:  @NoKidHungryKC

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On episode 381 of KC Cares, we talk with George Guastello, Executive Director with Union Station! Great discussion about Historic Nonprofit Landmarks! Listen now!

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St. Paul’s Day School

Andrew Myler, head of school and Jill McGee, director of admissions

Web site: www.speds.org

Twitter: @stpaulskc

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KC Jazz Alive/Charlie Parker Celebration

Steve Hargrave, board member

Web site: www.charlieparkercelebration.com; kcjazzalive.org

 Twitter: @kcjazzalive

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Gift of Life

 Kim Harbur, Co-founder and Director of Education

Web site: www.giftdonor.org

Twitter: @giftoflife

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Charity Portrait-Tim Grunhard  (Pre-recorded)

Tim Grunhard, Former KC Chiefs lineman, high school coach and father

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Speak Up Foundation  (*Note: September is suicide awareness month)

Allie Doss, co-founder & Jennifer Levinson, board member and Community Outreach Facilitator

Web site: www.speakup.us

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Greater Kansas City Mental Health Coalition/You Be You program

Sarah Link Ferguson, Coordinator

Web site: www.youbeyou.us

Twitter: @youbeyou

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Kendra Scott (Giving Back to KC)

Maggie Hubbard, KC Community Relations Manager Meghan Bartnick, KC Community Relations Manager

Web site: www.kendrascott.com

Twitter: @Kendrascott

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KC Wall of Respect/Jewish Community Center

Jill Maidhof, Director of Jewish Experiences | The Jewish Community Center

Web site: www.thejkc.org/wallofrespect

Twitter: @TheJ_KansasCIty

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The Roasterie (Giving Back to KC)

Mike Valant, Chief Culture Officer

Web site: www.theroasterie.com

Twitter: @TheRoasterie

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