Kc Cares Online Podcast

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 Nonprofit Voice! This week we are it’s our inaugural show where broadcast from the Kansas City Public Library! _________________________ Kansas City Publc Library   April Roy, Director The Kansas City Public Library system consists of a central library, nine physical branches, a digital branch, and an outreach services program serving a constituency of over 250,000 in Kansas City, Missouri. In addition to providing library services to residents, the Library also serves as a resource for the 1.7 million metropolitan residents of greater Kansas City.   kclibrary.org _________________________ Kansas City Art Institute Randy WIlliams - Senior Director of Corporate Programs Reverend Doc Golden - Veteran

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 Nonprofit Voice! _________________________ Association of Fundraising Professionals Michelle Davis, Kansas City Chapter President AFPKC supports and promotes the work of ethical, professional fundraisers who advance philanthropy in our community by providing training and networking opportunities to nonprofit staff, board members and volunteers. community.afpglobal.org/afpkc/home _________________________ KC Fringe Festival Cheryl Kimme, Executive Producer Now in its 15th year, KC Fringe is an unjuried, uncensored performing and visual arts festival features local, regional, and national performers and creators. Fringe Festival KC is the biggest celebration of arts and culture in the Kansas City met

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 Nonprofit Voice! This week we are discussing the Giving Report, Youth Sports, and Kindness! _________________________ Giving USA  Dr. Patrick Rooney The Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI is dedicated to improving philanthropy to improve the world by training and empowering students and professionals to be innovators and leaders who create positive and lasting change.  givingusa.org _________________________ 37 Days of Kindness Cheryl Williams, Founder & Mom   The intent of this 37 Days of Kindness Challenge to share kindness with others and create a new habit that might affect your life and those around you. It is simply to be intentional and have fun bringing litt

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 Nonprofit Voice! _________________________ Changing Leads Equine Rescue Melissa Harrell, board member Changing Leads Equine Rescue is dedicated to changing the lives of rescued horses. Once the horses come into our care, we provide appropriate food, shelter and veterinary care. A team of volunteers come in to groom and ground train these horses to acclimate them to positive human contact with the hope they  changingleadsequinerescue.org _________________________ Paola Community Center Chad Myers, Executive Director Paola Community Center is actively engaged in community outreach and our programs encompass the diverse cultural, social, and artistic dynamics of the region.  cityofpaola.com _________

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 Nonprofit Voice! This week we are discussing marketing to the Millenials, rescue pups, and unique ability!. _________________________ 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 i

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 Nonprofit Voice! This week we are discussing Nonprofit work in the sports world and great info from our thought leadership segment. _________________________ 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 M

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 Nonprofit Voice! This week we are discussing nonprofit community theatre and day services individuals with developmental disabilities!   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

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 Nonprofit Voice!   This Weeks Guests: _________________________   League of Women Voters-Johnson County   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 _________________________   Byrne Pelofsky   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 ____________________

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 Nonprofit Voice! This Weeks Guests: _________________________ 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.   Websi

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 Nonprofit Voice! Produced by Charitable Communications This Weeks Guests: _________________________ 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 to

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 Nonprofit Voice! Produced by Charitable Communications This Weeks Guests: _________________________ 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 _________________________ Find us on Facebook: Kccaresradio Twitter: @kccaresradio Instagram: Kccaresonline _________________________ Also available on Itunes || Spotify || Stitcher   KC Cares, Kansa

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: _______________________________________ Olathe Human Relations Commission Vanessa Vaughn West, Olathe Community Relations Manager Twitter: @CityofOlatheKS _______________________________________ University Academy Tony Kline, Superintendent www.universityacademy.org _______________________________________ Caregivers on the Homefront Shawn Moore, Founder & Executive Director Website: www.caregivers-homefront.org Twitter @ CHomefront _______________________________________ Find us on Facebook: Kccaresradio Twitter: @kccaresradio Instagram: Kccaresonline _______________________________________ Also available on Itunes |

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: _____________________________________ Kanbe’s Market Maxfield Kaniger www.kanbesmarket.com _____________________________________ Alex's Lemonade Stand Susan Blowey www.alexslemonade.org _____________________________________ People to People-KC Chapter Zayid Awan gkcptp.org _____________________________________ Find us on Facebook: Kccaresradio Twitter: @kccaresradio Instagram: Kccaresonline _______________________________________ Also available on Itunes || Spotify || Stitcher _____________________________________ KC Cares, Kansas City’s nonprofit voice, tells the stories of Kansas City nonprofits and connects them with the c

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: _______________________________________ Northland Care Access Karen Dolt-CEO Web site: www.nhcakc.org _______________________________________ Remington’s Heart Foundation Brandon Craft, Vice President Cary Britain, Board Member Website: www.remingtonsheart.org _______________________________________ Drumm Farm John Tramel, Associate Director Website: www.drummfarm.org   _______________________________________ Find us on Facebook: Kccaresradio Twitter: @kccaresradio Instagram: Kccaresonline _______________________________________   Also available on Itunes || Spotify || Stitcher   KC Cares, Kansas City’s nonprofit voice,

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: _______________________________________ 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 _______________________________________ Kids with Courage Foundation Melissa Witherspoon www.kidswithcourage.org Twitter: @kidswithcourage _______________________________________ Stephanie Waterman Foundation Vick Newson, Executive Director Lisa Hendricks, Board Member Website: www.njtl-kansascity.org _______________________________________ Find us on Facebook: Kccaresradio Tw

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: _______________________________________ Kansas City Young Audiences Martin English and Rachel Cain  _______________________________________ Johnson County Park and Recreation District Nancy Wallerstein  _______________________________________ Seven Days Mindy Corporon and Jill Anderson _______________________________________ Find us on Facebook: Kccaresradio Twitter: @kccaresradio Instagram: Kccaresonline _______________________________________   Also available on Itunes || Spotify || Stitcher   KC Cares, Kansas City's nonprofit voice, tells the stories of Kansas City nonprofits and connects them with the community.  Prod

  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: _______________________________________ Team Smile John McCarthy Web site: www.teamsmile.org Twitter: @TeamSmile _______________________________________ KC STEM Alliance (Arts in Education) Harlan Brownlee Website: www.stemkc.org; artsineducation.net Twitter @kcstem _______________________________________ Kind Craft Courtney Smith, Founder & President, Teresa Stoker, Treasurer Website: www.kindcraft.org Twitter @kindkidcraftkc _______________________________________ Find us on Facebook: Kccaresradio Twitter: @kccaresradio Instagram: Kccaresonline _______________________________________   Also available on Itunes || 

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: _______________________________________ Johnson County Community College Dr. Joe Sopcich, President Web site: www.jccc.edu Twitter: @jccctweet   _______________________________________ Sleepyhead Beds Doug Kean, Operations & Logistics     Website: www.sleepyheadbeds.org Twitter @sleepyheadbeds _______________________________________ Stephanie Vest Foundation Allan Gardner, Chief Financial Officer    Website: www.stephanievest.com _______________________________________ Find us on Facebook: Kccaresradio Twitter: @kccaresradio Instagram: Kccaresonline _______________________________________   Also available on Itunes |

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: _______________________________________ Jennifer Ireland Foundation Chris Ireland, founder Web site: jif4families.com EVENT: March 23: Totally 80s Bar Crawl Twitter: @JIFoundation _______________________________________ Community Blood Center of Greater Kansas City Chelsea Tibbets, Director of Donor Recruitment Website: www.savealife.org Twitter @CommBloodCtrKC _______________________________________ Royals Charities Amanda Grosdidier, director Web site: royals.com/royalscharities Twitter: @royalscharities _______________________________________ Find us on Facebook: Kccaresradio Twitter: @kccaresradio Instagram: Kccaresonli

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: _______________________________________ 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 _______________________________________ Advent Health KC Jeanette Metzler, Community Benefit Manager Stephanie O’Sullivan, Director of Annual Programs Website: www.adventhealthcarekc.org   Twitter @AdventHealthKC _______________________________________ Kansas City Interfaith Youth Alliance Clare Stern, Executive Director Web site: www.kciya.org Twitter: @KCIYA1 ______________________________