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Upcoming Trainings & Opportunities

Community Development Forums

Elevate Kansas Community Development Forums are regional gatherings connecting leaders, funders, and changemakers to strengthen the future of Kansas communities.

What you can expect from this full-day, in-person event:

  • Gain practical, implementable ideas for improving your community
  • Discover what it takes to successfully gather financial and human resources to make your ideas a reality
  • Identify and develop actions you can take back to your community
  • Engage in opportunities to expand your network and build partnerships to further the work that you are most passionate about.

Whether you’re just getting started or already deeply involved in making your community a great place to live, plan to join us at a location nearest you. We look forward to seeing you!

Dates and Locations: (10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)

  • Chanute – September 9 (SEK Impact Center 1500 W 7th St, Chanute, KS 66720)
  • Dodge City – September 30 (Boot Hill Museum – 500 W Wyatt Earp Blvd, Dodge City, KS 67801)
  • Topeka – October 7 (Sunflower Nonprofit Center – 5820 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, KS 66606)
  • Colby – October 21 (Colby Event Center – 1200 S Franklin Colby, KS 67701)
  • Newton – October 27 (Meridian Center – 1420 E. Broadway Ct. Newton, KS 67114)

Elevate Kansas Coffee Chats

Get to know your Elevate Kansas community!

Join the next Coffe Chat to chat about Elevate Exchange, the 2025 Community Development Forums, or whatever is on your mind.

These casual monthly meetups are first-come, first-served, so don’t miss your chance to connect and collaborate!!

To sign up for upcoming coffee chats, click below.

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