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Bloomerang Acquires Kindful to Accelerate Vision of Helping Nonprofits Fund Their Missions
Bloomerang, a leader in cloud-based donor management and fundraising software for small and mid-size nonprofits, today announced that it has acquired Kindful, a nonprofit software platform known for its best-in-class third party application integrations and online fundraising tools. The combination of advanced donor engagement insights provided by Bloomerang and Kindful’s strengths in online giving and integrated applications, accelerates Bloomerang’s vision to deliver the donor management and
Kansas Golf Foundation Hires New Executive Director
The Kansas Golf Foundation (KGF) has announced the hiring of a new Executive Director, Selina Redeker. Redeker started in the role on Nov. 2, 2020, after an extensive search by the Board of Trustees in their efforts to expand the reach of the Foundation across the golfing community in Kansas. “I love working with golfers and people that are passionate about promoting and preserving the sport. This role with the KGF perfectly marries my love for golf and creating fundraising opportunities,” Redeker
Birdsall House designated as a Missouri Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care Center
For More Information,Contact Kelly Raines, Birdsall House 816-569-3174 12/30/2020 For Immediate Release Kansas City, Missouri – Birdsall House today joined a growing number of Missouri early care facilities becoming a Missouri Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care facility. A breastfeeding friendly childcare proactively supports the families they serve and their employees who choose to breastfeed their infants. They provide time, space, and other benefits to encourage breastfeeding after a mom returns
Jewish Family Services Welcomes New Development and Marketing Directors
Jewish Family Services Welcomes New Development and Marketing Directors Jewish Family Services recently welcomed Bruce Broce and Karen Massman VanAsdale to its management team.Broce is now Chief Advancement Officer and VanAsdale has joined JFS as Director of Marketing and Communications for the 119-year-old social service agency.Broce officially came on board with JFS in December following an extensive search. He recently was the Midwest Regional Director of Philanthropy at Children International. He has
The Sunderland Foundation invests $1 million in Kansas City-focused impact investment fund
Kansas City, MO (December 8, 2020) - equity2, a Kansas City-based impact investment firm, announced today they received a $1 million investment from The Sunderland Foundation. The investment will anchor the equity2 Impact Fund, the region’s only 100% Kansas City-focused, impact-oriented opportunity zone fund. “The launch of this new fund could not be more timely. Now more than ever it is important that we invest hometown capital in innovative ways to accelerate financing for underserved businesses,” said
The Sewing Labs Announces the Election of New Board President and Elects Three New Board Members
The Sewing Labs Announces the Election of New Board President and Elects Three New Board MembersKansas City, MO, DECEMBER 8, 2020, The Sewing Labs is pleased to announce the election of Nancy Petersen as president of the board and the election of three new members to The Sewing Labs Board of Directors. Nancy has previously served as the Vice-President of The Sewing Labs Board. New board members include Cara Voss Seiler, who has a degree in Textile and Apparel Management and is an accomplished non-profit
TheBrandLab launches Resonance Scholarship Program with Signal Theory
Kansas City, MO, December 7, 2020, TheBrandLab KC was founded in 2009 to change the face and voice of the advertising industry. This year they have teamed up with Signal Theory to introduce the Resonance Scholarship, a $10,000 scholarship and internship that is open exclusively to those who have completed or are currently enrolled in the TheBrandLab program. To read more from TheBrandLab and Signal Theory, click here. To read an article from The Kansas City Business Journal, click here.
The Sewing Labs Partners with SVP WORLDWIDE'S SINGER® Sewing Brand
THE SEWING LABS PARTNERS WITH SVP WORLDWIDE’S SINGER® SEWING BRANDInspiring Those Who Want To Learn To Sew Kansas City, MO, DECEMBER 8, 2020, The Sewing Labs is pleased to announce that it has entered into a business relationship with SVP WORLDWIDE, the parent company of SINGER® Sewing brand. SINGER® will provide sewing machines, related products, and student scholarships to The Sewing Labs. The Sewing Labs will promote these products through use in its sewing classes and provide marketing content
2020 Philly Award Winners
Nonprofit Connect Honors More Than 37 Nonprofit Organization and 28 Creative Agencies At The 2020 Philly Awards Kansas City, MO – November 12, 2020 - Nonprofit Connect honored 37 nonprofit organizations and 28 creative agencies and freelancers for excellence in marketing and communications at the 2020 Philly Awards on Tuesday, November 10 online at npconnect.org. Any and all nonprofit organizations were invited to submit marketing pieces in a variety of categories. Nonprofit Connect received over 170
