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=
Twitter: @KCstartupFDN
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