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March 20, 2023 | News
Renovations to our new location are wrapping up and WF staff is energized to move into a space that will radiate our work and mission.
From March 27 to 31, the Wichita Foundation office will relocate from the Epic Center to Broadway Autopark in downtown Wichita. Our processing…
Read MoreMarch 20, 2023 | Stories
Vamos Nomar, a community-driven initiative led by Empower, spent the last year engaging with residents to hear their stories, memories and suggestions on ways to improve the North End. In January, Wichitans came together to celebrate efforts to bring their neighborhood ideas to…
Read MoreMarch 20, 2023 | Stories
In February, WF’s President and CEO Shelly Prichard, Chief Strategy Officer Courtney Bengtson and Board Chair Debbie Gann represented Wichita at the Knight Media Forum in Miami. The conference is the largest annual convening of journalists, funders and leaders passionately…
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How can we help nonprofit leaders navigate the realities of leading an organization? This question sparked NonprofitGO Founder and Executive Director Vickie Kline to launch a new Magnify Nonprofit Certification Program, supported by the Nonprofit Elevation Fund at WF.
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Read MoreMarch 20, 2023 | Stories
What should a professional advisor do if a person called seeking help with S-corporation stock or real estate assets? What if someone wanted to gift a large annuity to a local nonprofit? These were a few real stories that a room full of 30 professional advisors heard from Bryan…
Read MoreLearn about our efforts to solve local needs by collaborating with fund holders, nonprofits and partners. Together, we’re naming the change we want to see for Wichita.
