KC Cares 358 | Nonprofit Information, News, and Stories

Oct 31, 2019

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 talk about Non-profit fundraising with millennials, Non-profit music events, and Non-profit fundraising! Listen now!

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Proof Positioning

Katie Lord, 

Katie discuss all things Millennial! Great information about donation and volunteering habits!

proofpositioning.com

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Village Presbyterian Church

Deborah White & WIll Breytspraak, 

The music ministry has a long tradition of performing free concerts with a retiring offering given to area nonprofits. This concert is only one of such three concerts that will be held this year to benefit others. The music ministry works in coordination with Village’s Mission outreach on the benefactors of the concerts.

villagepres.org

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Berkowitz Oliver LLP

David Oliver, 

Helping companies diversify and strengthen their boards and implement best practices in board/management relations. He has a particular interest in issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in building a better community in our region.

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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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Derrick Johnson Empowering Youth Through Education and Literacy

Oct 31, 2025 | , , , ,

Derrick Johnson, the Kansas City Chiefs’ all-time leading tackler, has carried his drive from the field into philanthropy. In this KC Cares interview, he shares how his Defend the Dream Foundation transforms school libraries in low-income communities, giving kids access to age-appropriate books and bright, inviting spaces to read. He also discusses his new children’s book, Super DJ Saves Field Day, co-written with his wife, which encourages kids to discover their inner strength and values.

KC Cares Episode 347 | Nonprofit Stories, News, and Information

Aug 13, 2019

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!

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Black Community Fund

Pat MacDonald, Executive Director and a senior philanthropic advisor

The Black Community Fund is the region’s largest charitable fund focused solely on meeting the needs of, and areas of value and interest to, Black people in Kansas City.The Black Community Fund is the region’s largest charitable fund focused solely on meeting the needs of, and areas of value and interest to, Black people in Kansas City.

www.blackcommunityfund.org

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Sisters Circle Fund

Marie McCarther, Co-founder

Established in 2016, the Sisters’ Circle’s mission is to increase charitable giving within African-American communities, to benefit African-American communities in the Greater Kansas City area. Annually, the Sister’s Circle Fund provides grants to non-profit organizations meeting critical community needs.

https://www.growyourgiving.org/grant/sisters-circle-greater-kansas-city

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Global Orphan Project

Jon Cassat, Chief Marketing Officer
 Jessica Ray, Executive Director of Marketplace

The organization offers a variety of programs including orphan prevention and care, education, job creation, U.S. Foster Care, refugee ministry. Job Creation  & revenue are provided through GOEX

www.goproject.org

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Find us on

Facebook:@ Kccaresradio

Twitter: @kccaresradio

Instagram: @Kccaresonline

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Also available on

Itunes || Spotify || Stitcher || Soundcloud || Youtube 

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.

Previous Episodes!

Derrick Johnson Empowering Youth Through Education and Literacy

Derrick Johnson Empowering Youth Through Education and Literacy

Oct 31, 2025 | , , , ,

Derrick Johnson, the Kansas City Chiefs’ all-time leading tackler, has carried his drive from the field into philanthropy. In this KC Cares interview, he shares how his Defend the Dream Foundation transforms school libraries in low-income communities, giving kids access to age-appropriate books and bright, inviting spaces to read. He also discusses his new children’s book, Super DJ Saves Field Day, co-written with his wife, which encourages kids to discover their inner strength and values.

KC Cares Episode 343 | Nonprofit Stories, News, and Information

Jul 9, 2019

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!

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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

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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 metropolitan region

www.kcfringe.org

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Ed Asner Interview

The Ed Asner Family Center’s mission is to promote self-confidence in differently-abled individuals and bring balance and wellness to those individuals and their families

edasnerfamilycenter.org

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Find us on

Facebook:@ Kccaresradio

Twitter: @kccaresradio

Instagram: @Kccaresonline

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Also available on

Itunes || Spotify || Stitcher || Soundcloud || Youtube 

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.

Previous Episodes!

Derrick Johnson Empowering Youth Through Education and Literacy

Derrick Johnson Empowering Youth Through Education and Literacy

Oct 31, 2025 | , , , ,

Derrick Johnson, the Kansas City Chiefs’ all-time leading tackler, has carried his drive from the field into philanthropy. In this KC Cares interview, he shares how his Defend the Dream Foundation transforms school libraries in low-income communities, giving kids access to age-appropriate books and bright, inviting spaces to read. He also discusses his new children’s book, Super DJ Saves Field Day, co-written with his wife, which encourages kids to discover their inner strength and values.

KC Cares Episode 342 | Nonprofit Stories, News, and Information

Jul 9, 2019

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!

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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

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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 little slices of joy to others. 

www.37kinddays.org 

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C You In the Major Leagues

Matt Fulks, Executive Director

“C” You In The Major Leagues strives to provide hope and support to children and families as we use baseball to reach, teach, and develop future character-driven leaders.

www.cyitml.com

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Find us on

Facebook:@ Kccaresradio

Twitter: @kccaresradio

Instagram: @Kccaresonline

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Also available on

Itunes || Spotify || Stitcher || Soundcloud || Youtube 

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.

Previous Episodes!

Derrick Johnson Empowering Youth Through Education and Literacy

Derrick Johnson Empowering Youth Through Education and Literacy

Oct 31, 2025 | , , , ,

Derrick Johnson, the Kansas City Chiefs’ all-time leading tackler, has carried his drive from the field into philanthropy. In this KC Cares interview, he shares how his Defend the Dream Foundation transforms school libraries in low-income communities, giving kids access to age-appropriate books and bright, inviting spaces to read. He also discusses his new children’s book, Super DJ Saves Field Day, co-written with his wife, which encourages kids to discover their inner strength and values.

KC Cares Episode 324

Feb 25, 2019

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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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

Twitter: @KCstartupFDN

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Twitter: @kccaresradio

Instagram: Kccaresonline

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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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