Education Programs
Join us to hear from experts on how to make the most of your giving. Please note that donor education programs are open only to those who have ties to charitable funds at the Community Foundation.
For Advisors: A Case Study in Guiding Wealth and Legacy Planning
Join us to hear from Bill Dedman, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and co-author of the No. 1 New York Times bestseller “Empty Mansions.” In this session, Bill will provide advisors with a case study in recognizing ethical dilemmas and supporting charitable legacy planning.
This session is only open to wealth advisors, attorneys, CPAs and other professional advisors.
Empty Mansions: The Mysterious Life of Huguette Clark and the Spending of a Great American Fortune
Join us for an exclusive lunch with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Bill Dedman, co-author of the No. 1 New York Times bestseller “Empty Mansions.”
Private Session Topics
Dive into more learning opportunities with a personalized experience tailored to your charitable goals and priorities. Meet individually with our philanthropic advisors to discuss your donor-advised fund, your grantmaking and your charitable legacy. Learn more about our private session topics.
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Past Events
Luminary Park Preview
Donors joined us for lunch to hear about the plans for Roy Blunt Luminary Park, a 5.5-acre public green space over I-670 that will transform downtown Kansas City in the coming years.
Focused Forum on Workforce Development
Donors explored how philanthropy can support internships, job shadowing, and career exploration programs that are equipping individuals to thrive in today’s workforce.
Opening Doors: How Philanthropy Can Advance Housing Solutions
Donors joined us for an important conversation on how philanthropy can be a catalyst for making housing attainable for all.
For Professional Advisors: The Philanthropic Advantage
Charitable Strategies for Wealth, Tax and Estate Planning
Professional advisors joined us to explore tax-effective charitable and estate planning strategies through real case studies.
Art for the Future: Expanding Community & Creativity in Kansas City
Donors joined us for an exclusive conversation with the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art leadership as they share how their upcoming transformation and strategic partnerships are shaping the future of one of our city’s most cherished cultural spaces.
The Power of a Meal: How Food Inspires Generosity
Food has a unique way of bringing people together—not just around the table, but across generations and throughout our communities. Donors heard from local chefs and culinary leaders who shared how their passion for food extends far beyond the plate.