Foundation Focus Target organizations and programs aligned with the Kauffman Foundation’s mission of advancing equitable access to opportunity and spurring economic growth. Strategies could include partnerships with K-12 education initiatives, workforce development programs, small business support, and entrepreneurship ecosystems in Kansas City and surrounding regions.

Grants & Partnerships Opportunity to present scalable grantmaking and capacity-building proposals for nonprofit partners that enhance student outcomes, uplift educators, and strengthen small business ecosystems. Propose solutions that complement existing grantmaking and expand impact measurement to align with foundation reporting needs.

Workforce Development Leverage Kauffman’s recent investments in manufacturing workforce and healthcare access by offering tailored training platforms, upskilling programs, and AI ethics-focused education pathways that resonate with their capacity-building aims and local economic development goals.

Data & Tech Enablement Highlight opportunities to integrate Snowflake-based data solutions, analytics dashboards, and performance metrics to help the foundation track grant outcomes, streamline reporting, and demonstrate measurable progress in equity and economic mobility.

Storytelling & Engagement Propose digital engagement and content partnerships across Kauffman’s social channels to amplify grantee success stories, expand visibility for programs like Kauffman Scholars and Uncommon Leader awards, and attract additional partners and funders aligned with racial equity and inclusion goals.