About

Kansas community foundations vary widely in total assets and capacity for community investment and are focused on supporting key community priorities such as health, childcare, education, housing, and economic opportunity. Kansas community foundations work to strengthen their communities by building endowments, providing grants to local non-profit organizations for local causes, and promoting philanthropy through community leadership.

KACF is dedicated to building a true learning network of peers and to providing members with high-quality programs, resources, and services. It is an evolving organization where success is correlated to member input and participation.

All Kansas community foundations are welcome and encouraged to join KACF. Membership provides opportunities for strengthening organizational capacity and sustainability via mutual learning, advocacy, and joint marketing efforts.

Learning opportunities and technical assistance:

KACF offers:

  • Regional and state-wide trainings and webinars.
  • Peer learning groups.
  • An annual conference - members participate at a discounted rate.
  • KACF members have access to resources including:
    • Toolkits.
    • Publications.
    • Expertise.
    • Opportunities.
    • Reference materials available on the member's only section of the KACF website.
  • The website also offers members:
    • Ability to seek specific support from peers through discussion forums.

Advocacy and marketing:

The KACF Advocacy and Marketing Committees:

  • Work on behalf of all KACF members.
  • Engage in legislative education, media outreach, and collaboration with nonprofit organizations, businesses, and other entities in Kansas impacting giving and development.

KACF continues to:

  • Promote community foundations as experts in philanthropy.
  • Build relationships with organizations focusing on rural development.
  • Represent the interests of KACF members in state and national initiatives.

Networking and partnerships: 

  • connect with Kansas community foundation practitioners and partners that influence community development.
  • partner with many organizations to build and sustain a strong nonprofit sector in Kansas.
  • collaborate with other community foundations to strengthen their organizational capacity.