• Planned and coordinated events and programs for first through fifth grade students • Led two weekly Sunday morning small group times for 10-15 fourth and fifth grade boys • Received extensive leadership training through daily seminars • Developed an excellent ability to plan events and delegate tasks

Working Families' Friend is a not-for-profit agency providing assistance to our working community. Our mission is to gather community resources in order to enable employed and recently unemployed individuals to sustain and maintain quality of life through assistance, training, advocacy, and financial support.

The Civic Council of Greater Kansas City is a nonprofit organization composed of the leadership of the largest, private employers in the KC area.

The CGSC Foundation supports the Soldiers, families, staff, and faculty of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. The CGSC Foundation, Inc. is a 501 (C)(3) tax-exempt, non-profit educational foundation that provides resources and support to the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC) in the development of tomorrow’s military leaders. The CGSCF helps to advance the profession of military art and science by promoting the welfare and enhancing the prestigious educational programs of the CGSC. Our Vision The CGSC Foundation’s vision is to become a supporting organization that is widely recognized as the national leader in membership, programs, innovation, and support to the US Army Command and General Staff College to advance its core mission of educating leaders for the challenges of the 21st century. Our Mission The mission of the CGSC Foundation is to: • Enrich the College’s academic environment • Foster a strong relationship between the military and the private sector • Enhance the institution’s research activities • Promote leader development • Encourage excellence in the faculty and student body • Maintain contact with alumni The Foundation supports the College’s many areas of focus by providing financial and research support for symposia, conferences, and lectures, as well as funding and organizing community outreach activities that help connect the American public to their Army. The CGSC Foundation is funded through private donations and its board of trustees is staffed with distinguished retired military leaders, business executives, community leaders and others who are focused on providing the margin of excellence to the educational programs of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College.

Since 1948, the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance has strengthened the social sector by developing a well-prepared and talented workforce. The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance's flagship programs, the Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential and Leaderosity, work to strengthen social-impact organizations from the inside out by providing cost-effective talent development solutions. The CNP credential is the only nationally recognized credential in nonprofit management that recognizes learning and real world experience. The CNP can be earned at the undergraduate and graduate levels through the Alliance's network of campus partners, and through a completely online 6-month program geared toward working professionals. The CNP leadership development program provides social-impact leaders with the foundational knowledge and experiences critical for nonprofit career success. The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance was founded over 70 years ago as American Humanics and has now credentialed over 11,400 CNPs. Independent research conducted in 2014 by LinkedIn shows that CNPs are seven times more likely to reach a leadership position in a nonprofit organization. To learn more about the CNP credential, visit https://nla1.org/cnp/. Leaderosity is an online learning platform with a goal of democratizing leadership training. Leaderosity allows organizations to house their own training for staff and volunteers, to host virtual events, and build online communities on a branded online platform, providing them with better results at a smaller financial investment. To learn more about Leaderosity's full suite of services, visit https://www.nla1.org/leaderosity/ As a 501c3 organization, the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance pursues our mission with a commitment to ethical and transparent operations. As an organization preparing the next generation of nonprofit leaders, we strive to demonstrate the best practices of the sector. Learn more about the Alliance at https://nla1.org

Mission: We engage youth in team-based service experiences that build life and work skills while inspiring a lifetime ethic of service. Four Fundamental Goals: 1. Engage young people in service projects that are challenging, rewarding, and educational. 2. Serve the unmet needs of communities and their residents. 3. Promote among young people a greater understanding and appreciation for the diversity of their community. 4. Promote a lifetime ethic of service among young people. First launched in 1987 in Kansas City, MO, YVC programming has grown to include dozens of communities throughout the U.S. and Canada. Programs are hosted locally by diverse community-based organizations such as volunteer centers, Hands-On, YMCA, Boys and Girls Clubs, United Way, City Parks & Recreation departments, and school districts. Funding is provided by foundations, corporations, individuals, United Ways, and local and federal governments. To date, we have supported and inspired over 300,000 youth, who have completed over 4.5 million hours of service.

The mission of Head for the Cure is to inspire hope for the community of brain cancer patients, their families, friends, caregivers and other supporters, while celebrating their courage, spirit and energy. We accomplish our mission by three strategic pillars: - Building Awareness for a disease that is not widely known and needs advancements in treatments to help patients; - Raising Funds through 5K run/walk events and other fundraising events and campaigns to support clinical research and programs; and - Igniting Hope for all who have faced this disease.

~VISTA ("Volunteer(s) In Service To America"​) is a branch of AmeriCorps' national service program focused on building the capacity of organizations dedicated to fighting poverty.~Wrote and edited individual VISTA assignment descriptions to align with grant requirements, ensuring funding and placement approvalRecruited high-quality candidates for a year of national service to fill 18 rotating positionsProvided individual coaching to service members, regularly assessing progress toward project objectives and recommending resources to support members’ personal and professional goalsOrganized monthly professional development sessions for Kansas City AmeriCorps members, procuring guest speakers and a $6,000 sponsor, with an average attendance rate of 35 membersTrained and managed relationships with 9 partner organizations hosting grant-funded service members, ensuring understanding and adherence to VISTA program regulationsFounded the Kansas City AmeriCorps Alliance, hosting 29 organizations which share resources and ideas to further AmeriCorps member development

The Clay County Economic Development Council is a partnership of the private and public sectors aimed at the overall economic development of Clay County, Missouri. A non-profit organization, our mission is to maximize economic well-being and opportunity throughout the county. The EDC facilitates a number of important initiatives. From small business loans through Midwest Small Business Finance to international trade, education and workforce programs, the EDC and its members constantly seek to make Clay County a better place to live and do business. Collaborating with other area organizations, the EDC also promotes activities to enhance local quality of life and support other organizations in these efforts.