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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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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