NONPROFIT INTERVIEWS FROM NONPROFIT LEADERS!
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Overcoming Adversity Through Entrepreneurship
Na'am Al-Amin | Founder In this compelling interview, Na'am Al-amin shares his transformative journey from incarceration to entrepreneurship. After serving three prison terms, Na'am faced significant barriers to employment. Undeterred, he founded...
Nonprofit Leadership Transition Insights
Mike English | Vice President In this insightful interview, Mike English, a seasoned expert in non-profit leadership transition, shares his wisdom on the challenges non-profits face due to high turnover rates among executive directors. He discusses...
Juneteenth KC Celebration
Makeda Peterson | Program Director Immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of Juneteenth KC, a celebration that marks the end of slavery and the beginning of a journey towards freedom and equality. At KC Cares Online, we explore this significant...
Burns McDonnell Corporate Social Responsibility
Charlotte Lewin | Senior Community Relations Strategist Burns & McDonald, an employee-owned company, is not just about infrastructure and construction. They're about building communities. With a strong commitment to corporate social...
Scraps KC Brenda Mott
Brenda Mott | Founder Join us on KC Cares Online as we interview Brenda Mott, the heart and soul behind Scraps KC. This Kansas City-based nonprofit is making waves in the community by creatively repurposing waste materials and providing meaningful...
Starting Managing Nonprofit Organization Danielle Merrick
Danielle Merreck | Attorney In this insightful interview, Danielle Merrick, a law professor at UMKC and director of Kansas City volunteer lawyers and accountants for the Arts, shares valuable knowledge about starting and managing a nonprofit...
Global Ballers Foundation Sean Birdsong
Sean Birdsong | Founder In this KC Cares interview, we speak with Sean Birdsong, founder of the Global Ballers Foundation. A former professional basketball player and son of an NBA player, Birdsong created the foundation to provide kids with...
Parade of Hearts Kansas City
Eileen Weir | Committee Chair In this KC Cares interview, we speak with Eileen Weir, former mayor of Independence and community engagement committee chair for the Parade of Hearts initiative in Kansas City. Launched in 2022, the Parade of Hearts is...
Nonprofit Interview Dr Roy Jenson University of Kansas Cancer Center
Dr Roy Jensen | Director In this KC Cares interview, we delve into the transformative work of the University of Kansas Cancer Center with Dr. Roy Jensen. The center, serving around 55,000 unique patients annually, is at the forefront of cancer...
Nonprofit Fundraising Trends with Dr Jeffrey Byrne
Dr Jeffrey Byrne | Nonprofit Expert Explore the latest trends in post-pandemic fundraising with Dr. Jeffrey Byrne, a renowned philanthropy expert, in this insightful KC Cares interview. Dive into discussions on the resurgence of events, the...
Horses and Heroes Trauma Recovery
Julie Bakers | Founder & Executive Director Horses & Heroes, Inc. offers trauma-recovery with the use of Equine Assisted Therapy.We specialize in trauma that has affected the brain, body, emotions, and behaviors including Post Traumatic...
Seven Days Discusses Community Efforts
Mindy Corporan & Jill Anderson SevenDays® overcomes hate by promoting kindness and understanding through education and dialogue. visit them here: sevendays.org Find us on Facebook:@ Kccaresradio Twitter: @kccaresradio Instagram:...
Transition Academy Postsecondary Outcomes For High School Special Education Students
Kim Riley | Founder Founded in 2019, The Transition Academy (TTA) is a nonprofit organization created to improve postsecondary outcomes for high school special education students in Kansas City Public Schools and charter schools. TTA supports young...
Alana Muller Coffee Lunch Coffee Strategic Networking for Nonprofits
Alana Muller | Founder Creating a strategic plan & details visit them here: www.coffeelunchcoffee.com Find us on Facebook:@ Kccaresradio Twitter: @kccaresradio Instagram: @Kccaresonline ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Also available on...
Pet Resource Center of Kansas City Fights Pet Homelessness Provides Pet Services in Kansas City
Michelle Rivera | CEO Our mission is to decrease pet homelessness, increase pet retention and improve the quality of life for pets through education and supportive services for families in need. visit them here: www.prckc.org Find us on...
KC Cares is one of the few media outlets focused on highlighting activities in the nonprofit community. Weekly, organizations have the opportunity to talk about the mission and focus of their nonprofit organization. The program helps raise awareness about these organizations within the KC community. KC Cares is a valuable resource to support the health and stability of the KC region’s nonprofit community.
