Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership at UMKC

What an Inspiring Day at this year’s Nonprofit Leadership Conference: Leading with Resilience! ?? I'm filled with gratitude as I reflect on this year’s conference, which brought together hundreds of passionate, purpose-driven leaders whose resilience and dedication define the nonprofit sector. A huge thank you to those who made this day possible: ??All the amazing leaders who attended whose commitment to serving our communities day in and day out is what makes this sector so extraordinary. ?? Networking Lunch Sponsor Catalyst Development, Dr. Katie Ervin | Champion Sponsor OnBoard KC, Mary Mooney Burns | Supporter Santiago & Company ??The incredible speakers who shared their expertise and inspired us today: Angie Blumel, Starla Brennan, Ann Gaffigan, Ann Hackett, PhD, Dr. Gino Taylor, Phyllis Becker, Je T'aime Taylor, Rhea Muchalla LeGrande, Katie McDonald, Gillian Helm, Kristin Droege, Catina Taylor, Tom Vansaghi, Matthew Briggs, Dajaun Hindsman, Jay Gilman, Briana Reed, Sarah Taylor, Merideth Rose, Chad Harris, Ed.D., CAE, Erika Dvorske, Seth Bate, Emily Morgan, Kathleen Boyle Dalen, Erica Kratofil, LMSW, Jamee Rodgers, PhD, Aaron Martin, Kia Walsh, Brent Never, Monica Rezac, Kirill, David Renz ??The small but mighty team at the Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership at UMKC the UMKC Henry W. Bloch School of Management whose hard work made this event possible: Brent Never, Mark Culver, Cindy Laufer, Shannon Peery M.Ed.,MPA, Dave Renz, Monica Rezac, Kirill, and our colleague and "borrowed" team member Alyson Boldt ??Our friends at The Golden Scoop who always bring it for our end of day ice cream social Let’s carry the spirit of resilience and collaboration forward as we continue to lead with purpose and impact! #NonprofitLeadership #Resilience #ThankYou #Leadership #CommunityImpact

On this #501cDay, we celebrate the more than 10,000 nonprofits in the Greater Kansas City region. ?? Collectively, local nonprofits generate more than $22 BILLION in income. Talk about #CommunityImpact! ?? Nonprofits’ mission-based impacts are amplified by their impact on the local economy through employment, spending, and attracting businesses, employees, and tourists to the region. ?? Our latest State of Kansas City’s Nonprofit Sector snapshot includes a more detailed look at these nonprofits' impact. You can find it on our website at MCNL.org.?