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Monday, May 10, 2021
Powerful Messages in Changing Times

Marketing departments must be nimble to keep up. So how will you cut through the noise to reach your audience with timely messages that connect, inspire, and build support for your cause?

Guest Post: Artis Stevens, President & CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Policy Update: Federal Funding, Census Results & More

A list of policy updates that may interest nonprofits in May of 2021.

Kristen Wood, Advocacy Contributor

Monday, May 3, 2021
Celebrating Black History Past Black History Month

February has passed bringing Black History Month to a close. However, celebrating Black history and culture lasts all year long. During February, Connext hosted a virtual coffee talk and a virtual happy hour with conversation dedicated to Black History Month led by local community leaders. With the help of our conversation leaders and attendees, we’ve compiled some resources to help you research, understand, and continue to celebrate Black history throughout the year.

Guest Post: Connext - Emerging Nonprofit Leaders

Monday, April 26, 2021
Employee Volunteer Programs: They're for Nonprofits Too!

The world we live in is complex. It’s not a single-issue world, and chances are, your staff care deeply about your mission and other causes too. Giving them paid time off to volunteer and contribute to other causes can reinvigorate your staff and shows that you’re a community-minded nonprofit.

Emily Hane, Director of Learning

Monday, April 19, 2021
Nonprofit Coffee Break: Bess Wallerstein Huff

Each month, Nonprofit Connect sits down with a different nonprofit leader to chat about leadership, learning and life over a cup of coffee. This month, we sit down with Bess Wallerstein Huff, Director of Marketing and Community Outreach for the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

Colin Bennett, Marketing Manager

Monday, April 12, 2021
Local Highschooler Makes a Difference with Girls on the Run

At Girls on the Run Serving Greater Kansas City, we inspire girls to be more joyful, healthy, and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates movement and running. As girls learn 20+ life skills each season, they also walk away with a sense of increased confidence and self-esteem from training for and completing a 5K.

Guest post: Sarah Berger, Girls on the Run Serving Greater Kansas City

Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Why Nonprofits Should Schedule Social Media Stories

Stories on Instagram and Facebook get more engagement organically than content on your news feed.

Guest Post: Leilani Haywood, Haywood Marketing

Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Nonprofit Coffee Break: Kar Woo

Each month, Luann sits down with a different nonprofit leader to chat about leadership, learning and life over a cup of coffee. This month, we sit down with Kar Woo, President of Artists Helping The Homeless.

Colin Bennett, Marketing Manager

Monday, March 1, 2021
Five Ideas to Add Some Fun to Your Next Zoom Meeting

Yes, it’s true. You may adore your friends, family, and co-workers, but if you have to join one more virtual meeting today your brain just might explode. With a little creativity and these Zoom features, you can add some liveliness to your next meeting. We all still may face “Zoom fatigue” but hopefully we can have a few laughs and some enjoyment along the way!

Jen Newell, Events Manager

Monday, February 22, 2021
Make a Connextion: What is Connext and How Can You Get Involved?

What is Connext? Connext: Emerging Nonprofit Leaders, serves the next generation of nonprofit leaders in the Kansas City area. Through events and content, we offer professional development opportunities, connect emerging workers to mentors and peers, and foster a passionate community of changemakers within the nonprofit sector.

Kristen Wood, Connext Board Chair