Welcome!
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)
Cost: $25 person (lunch included)
If you have any questions about this event, or need to cancel or change your reservation, please contact Kristina Helmer at [email protected].
Participants can cancel their registration up to one week before the event date.
Agenda
10:00 A.M.
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Turning Vision into Action, Kathy Sexton – Does your community provide what your grandchildren need for their dreams to take root and thrive? All communities have assets as well as challenges. And all communities are either constantly adapting to the world’s changes or losing ground. Your coalition can be a key player in advancing your community by making the most of your assets and tackling local challenges. This session will provide actionable strategies based on principles put forth in the book 13 Ways to Kill Your Community, 2nd Edition by Doug Griffiths.
Elevating our Networking: Connecting for Impact – A structured networking session to foster connections, spark partnerships, and strengthen collaboration across Kansas communities.
12:00 P.M.
Lunch
Welcome Back
Resource Development
- Financial Resource Development for Community Growth
- Human Resource Development: The Importance of Relationships and Collaboration
From Ideas to Action
- A guided activity to help attendees reflect on what they’ve learned and leave with clear, actionable next steps
3:00 P.M.
Adjourn. Thanks for joining us!
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