Join Kauffman Foundation Chief Research, Learning, & Evaluation Officer Dr. Yvonne Owens Ferguson and others for our grantmaking webinars. The next webinar is TODAY from 4 to 5 p.m. CT, Sept. 3. It's focused on Capacity Building Grants – and we've expanded capacity! Go to https://lnkd.in/gnFX-y3C to learn more about our approach to grantmaking – AND to register for webinars and office hours. #Kauffman #KauffmanFDN #KansasCity #KC #Philanthropy #Nonprofit #Grants #Grantmaking #Funding #Collectiveimpact #Communityinformed #Communityengaged #Economicequity #Economicmobility #Collegeaccess #Collegecompletion #workforce #careerdevelopment #Scholarships #Internships #Entrepreneurship #Startup #Smallbusiness
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Philanthropic Fundraising Services
Kansas City, Missouri 32,015 followers
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About us
Everything we do is grounded in the generosity and love for Kansas City that Mr. Kauffman infused into the heart of our mission. Our vision, strategy, and partnerships embody his intent and commitment to the community. That is why we are dedicated to advancing equitable access to opportunity and spurring economic growth. We work in Kansas City, the surrounding states of Missouri and Kansas, and share our learnings nationally. We champion organizations and communities that test innovative solutions and seek to change conditions. Our grantmaking to nonprofit organizations connects students, educators, families, and small business owners with practical solutions and resources to realize their ambitions. As a result, new businesses and a stronger workforce of skilled individuals drive regional economic growth and set us all on a path to greater financial stability, upward mobility, and economic prosperity. We are a private, nonpartisan foundation. Our work is grounded in the principles of racial equity, diversity, and inclusion and is consistent with the aspirations of our founder, Ewing Marion Kauffman. For more information, visit kauffman.org and follow the Foundation on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram. House Rules: http://bit.ly/2IESaqB
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http://www.kauffman.org
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- Industry
- Philanthropic Fundraising Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1966
- Specialties
- Entrepreneurship, Education, Innovation, Philanthropy, Kansas City, Research, and Policy
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4801 Rockhill Rd
Kansas City, Missouri 64110, US
Employees at Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
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Explore our funding opportunities and grantmaking philosophy here: https://lnkd.in/g2itcjJW
The announcement of five new grants opportunities from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation brings months of anticipation and potential uncertainty to a head, offering a more clear view into the relaunched grantmaking strategy of the influential Kansas City philanthropic organization. Find our when applications open and how your organization can apply.
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In Kansas City's historic Northeast area, the Lykins Neighborhood Association has become its own "Master Developer" working with development groups to improve as many properties as possible, develop new ones, and establish a community that reflects the cultural diversity of the neighborhood. Across from Lykins Square Park – which hosts several youth soccer teams and an awesome "sprayground" – Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City is working with the neighborhood to create new homes. This week, Kauffman Foundation associates enjoyed a day of service with Habitat for Humanity focused on that project. We did home repair projects on nearby residences, community cleanup, and built walls and windows for the new construction. Habitat is working hand-in-hand with the community, which is in alignment with the approach we want to have in our work – community leading with us being able to support and amplify the community's direction, voice, and needs. Thank you to President and CEO Lindsay Hicks and her team for hosting us. #historicnortheast #kansascity #kc #ecodevo #equity #communityengagement #collectiveimpact #habitatforhumanity #KauffmanFDN
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Our grant portal is now open. 🎉 Check it out at Kauffman.org/funding. #Kauffman #KauffmanFDN #KansasCity #KC #Philanthropy #Nonprofit #Grants #Grantmaking #Funding #Collectiveimpact #Communityinformed #Communityengaged #Economicequity #Economicmobility #Collegeaccess #Collegecompletion #workforce #careerdevelopment #Scholarships #Internships #Entrepreneurship #Startup #Smallbusiness
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We're excited to announce that the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation grant portal is now open. Go to https://lnkd.in/g2itcjJW to learn more about our approach to grantmaking, grant types, and funding opportunities. If you’re thinking of applying, register now for a series of webinars we're hosting to detail and discuss everything you need to know as a perspective grantee. #Kauffman #KauffmanFDN #KansasCity #KC #Philanthropy #Nonprofit #Grants #Grantmaking #Funding #Collectiveimpact #Communityinformed #Communityengaged #Economicequity #Economicmobility #Collegeaccess #Collegecompletion #workforce #careerdevelopment #Scholarships #Internships #Entrepreneurship #Startup #Smallbusiness
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It's not just the work; it's how we approach the work. “We’re not there to say, ‘This is the solution.’ We want to be part of the solution," said Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace, Kauffman president and CEO. “We want to help catalyze, incentivize, and be thought partners." Our approach to grantmaking is now live at https://lnkd.in/gbSkthP6. #Kauffman #KauffmanFDN #KansasCity #KC #Philanthropy #Nonprofit #Grants #Grantmaking #Funding #Collectiveimpact #Communityinformed #Communityengaged #Economicequity #Economicmobility #Collegeaccess #Collegecompletion #workforce #careerdevelopment #Scholarships #Internships #Entrepreneurship #Startup #Smallbusiness
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Due to popular demand, we scheduled two additional webinars at 1 p.m., CT, Sept. 4 and 3:30 p.m., CT, Oct. 1 – as well as additional office hours at 3 p.m., CT, Sept. 11. Join Kauffman Foundation President and CEO Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace, Chief Impact & Strategy Officer, Allison Greenwood Bajracharya, and Chief Research, Learning, & Evaluation Officer, Dr. Yvonne Owens Ferguson, as they outline the Foundation’s grantmaking philosophy to close economic mobility gaps – and answer your questions. REGISTER NOW at https://lnkd.in/ghxic7rv #Kauffman #KauffmanFDN #KansasCity #KC #Philanthropy #Nonprofit #Grants #Grantmaking #Funding #Collectiveimpact #Communityinformed #Communityengaged #Economicequity #Economicmobility #Collegeaccess #Collegecompletion #workforce #careerdevelopment #Scholarships #Internships #Entrepreneurship #Startup #Smallbusiness
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We're talking grantmaking for impact. Kauffman Foundation Chief Impact & Strategy Officer Allison Greenwood Bajracharya said, "We're going to be very intentional, but we also want to be really thoughtful about what is needed to get to that impact in terms of when we're engaging with our own grantees. How do we simplify the application process? Do we have enough information to make really thoughtful decisions but not enough to drown you all and take you away from the really hard, important work you're doing?" Learn more about our approach to grantmaking at https://lnkd.in/g2itcjJW. #Kauffman #KauffmanFDN #KansasCity #KC #Philanthropy #Nonprofit #Grants #Grantmaking #Funding #Collectiveimpact #Communityinformed #Communityengaged #Economicequity #Economicmobility #Collegeaccess #Collegecompletion #workforce #careerdevelopment #Scholarships #Internships #Entrepreneurship #Startup #Smallbusiness
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NOW LIVE: Our approach to funding. What we fund, how we fund, key dates, and funding amounts can be found starting with https://lnkd.in/g2itcjJW. We are committed to providing a clear and consistent grantmaking cycle that will drive our work through 2035. We will offer multiple grant types throughout the year to meet grantees where they are as we drive toward making Kansas City a national model for equitable economic mobility. #Kauffman #KauffmanFDN #KansasCity #KC #Philanthropy #Nonprofit #Grants #Grantmaking #Funding #Collectiveimpact #Communityinformed #Communityengaged #Economicequity #Economicmobility #Collegeaccess #Collegecompletion #workforce #careerdevelopment #Scholarships #Internships #Entrepreneurship #Startup #Smallbusiness
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For us, strategic planning was a rigorous, community-informed process to refocus our commitment to Mr. Kauffman’s vision for our work and to drive collective impact in the community. It included input from hundreds of grantees, civic leaders, Kauffman associates and trustees, and other partners in our mission. Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace, Kauffman Foundation president and CEO, said "Dream." "What do we want Kansas City to be and how do we want to be a part of it?" Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gmPQWHgi. PLUS follow us here, or subscribe to our Currents newsletter, for what's coming next. #grants👀 https://lnkd.in/g26djd6M #Kauffman #KauffmanFDN #Kansas City #KC #Philanthropy #Nonprofit #Grants #Grantmaking #Funding #Collectiveimpact #Communityinformed #Communityengaged #Economicequity #Economicmobility #Collegeaccess #Collegecompletion #Scholarships #Internships #RealWorldLearning #Entrepreneurship #Startup #Smallbusiness