Please note that donor education programs are open only to Community Foundation donors, their families and advisors. We also welcome wealth managers, financial planners, accountants, insurance professionals, attorneys and other advisors working with philanthropic clients to join us at our learning opportunities.

Sea Up Close: Explore Kansas City Zoo's New Aquarium Opening in 2023
Join us to “sea” a sneak preview of the Kansas City Zoo's aquarium before it opens to the public later this year. We will explore construction progress and hear about what it takes to fill 34 habitats with 650,000 gallons of water and welcome over 8,000 animals to the new exhibit.
Thursday, April 20
4 to 6 p.m.
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Conversations to Inspire Your Philanthropy

Whether you are an experienced philanthropist, new to your journey, or looking to reset your priorities in a new phase of life, our Conversations to Inspire Your Philanthropy can get you brainstorming about your philanthropy. Choose from a variety of topics and pass along the invitation to your family members or anyone involved in your philanthropy.

Are you interested in a private session covering one or more of these topics? Book a session with a philanthropic advisor today.

Are you a representative from a wealth management firm or family office? We offer customized sessions covering these topics for your peers and clients on an individual, family or group level.

See our virtual opportunities offered through Greater Horizons.

Creating Your Philanthropic Vision
Stay tuned for future small group sessions. Don't want to wait? Book a session with a philanthropic advisor.
Clarify your goals and construct a plan for your philanthropic journey. We will explore the gifts of time, talent, treasure and ties while creating a vision and timeline that begins now and extends to your philanthropic legacy. 
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Exploring Personal Values
Stay tuned for future small group sessions. Don't want to wait? Book a session with a philanthropic advisor.
Explore your personal values and how they influence your generosity. You will be guided through a series of participatory exercises that will help you begin to chart your philanthropy to align with your values. 
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Inspiring Generosity through the Generations
Stay tuned for future small group sessions. Don't want to wait? Book a session with a philanthropic advisor.
Shine a spotlight on where your family glows and has room to grow when practicing generosity inside your family unit and out in our community. You will be guided through a presentation and participatory exercises that will show you best practices for how to be more intentional when actively influencing children and teens to grow goodness around them.
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Questions? Contact Sidney Peterson at 816.627.3414 or events@growyourgiving.org.