Education Programs
Join us to hear from experts on how to make the most of your giving. Please note that donor education programs are open only to donors who have charitable funds at the Community Foundation.
For Professional Advisors: The Philanthropic Advantage
Charitable Strategies for Wealth, Tax and Estate Planning
Join us to explore tax-effective charitable and estate planning strategies through real case studies.
Opening Doors: How Philanthropy Can Advance Housing Solutions
Join us for an important conversation on how philanthropy can be a catalyst for making housing attainable for all.
Private Session Topics
Dive into more learning opportunities with a personalized experience tailored to your charitable goals and priorities. Meet individually with our philanthropic advisors to discuss your donor-advised fund, your grantmaking and your charitable legacy. Learn more about our private session topics.
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Past Events
Art for the Future: Expanding Community & Creativity in Kansas City
Join us for an exclusive conversation with the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art leadership as they share how their upcoming transformation and strategic partnerships are shaping the future of one of our city’s most cherished cultural spaces.
The Power of a Meal: How Food Inspires Generosity
Food has a unique way of bringing people together—not just around the table, but across generations and throughout our communities. Donors heard from local chefs and culinary leaders who shared how their passion for food extends far beyond the plate.
Making the Most of Your Donor-Advised Fund
Whether you’re new to using a donor-advised fund or are a seasoned giver, the Community Foundation is here to empower your philanthropy at every stage. Donors joined us for an insightful session designed to help them make the most of their donor-advised funds.
Focused Forum: Education
We hosted an insightful lunch discussion on education in Kansas City, featuring Dr. Jennifer Collier, Superintendent of Kansas City Public Schools, and Dr. Anna Stubblefield, Superintendent of Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools and Edgar Palacios, founder of the Latinx Education Collaborative and Revolución Educativa.
Exclusive Preview: Children’s Mercy Olathe and Camber Mental Health Mental Wellness Campus for Youth & Adults
Donors joined us to preview the new Children’s Mercy Olathe and Camber Mental Health inpatient hospital before its official opening. During the tour, we learned how this new campus will expand access to inpatient pediatric and adult mental health treatment across the region.
Focused Forum: Violence Prevention
We hosted an insightful lunch discussion on violence prevention in Kansas City moderated by United Way of Greater Kansas City President and CEO Chris Rosson, featuring representatives from the Kansas City Police Department, KC Common Good, Lyrik’s Institution and Uncornered.