Central Kansas Nonprofit Network Quarterly Meeting
Central Kansas Nonprofit Network Invites Nonprofit Leaders To Quarterly Meeting of Taskforce
The Central Kansas Nonprofit Network, a taskforce of Central Kansas Partnership, will hold its quarterly meeting on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Barton Community College, Room F-30. The event will feature a networking social followed by a collaborative meeting focused on building stronger connections among nonprofit organizations across the region.
All nonprofit leaders, staff, and community partners are invited to attend this important gathering as the taskforce continues developing a framework for collaboration, resource sharing, and collective impact.
"We're building a grassroots alliance that operates on the principle that collaboration builds stronger communities," said Ashley Hickman, CKNN committee member. "This taskforce will focus on exploring service overlaps and identifying opportunities to work together so we can stretch community dollars and maximize impact for those we serve."
The morning will begin with a networking social from 8:00 to 9:00 AM, offering nonprofit professionals the chance to connect over coffee and refreshments. The formal meeting from 9:00 to 11:00 AM will explore collaboration opportunities, discuss shared challenges, and continue shaping the network's mission and vision.
One of the most common requests we hear from community members, organizations, businesses, and other partners is for a comprehensive Community Resource Guide. This meeting will focus on building that guide—and we need your voice at the table.
If you haven't completed the Resource Guide survey yet, please do so before the meeting. The information you provide will become the foundation of this resource. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/82CN868
We'll also discuss a regional Community Needs Assessment that Golden Belt Community Foundation is working on, and the idea of collaborating on community events and ensuring that we aren't overlapping one another, along with other ways we can continue strengthening collaboration across Central Kansas.
More than 50 organizations participated in our last meeting. We hope you'll join us on July 22 and help create a resource that will benefit our entire community. If there are non-profits that we missed, please share this with them.
With hundreds of years of combined nonprofit experience represented among its members, the Central Kansas Nonprofit Network aims to reduce service duplication, improve access to resources, and foster open communication across the nonprofit sector.
Event Details:
● Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
● Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Networking Social 8:00-9:00 AM; Meeting 9:00-11:00 AM)
● Location: Barton Community College, Room F-30 (lower-level)
● Format: In-person
● Refreshments: Provided courtesy of Barton Community College
Connect with us!
Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/centralkansasnonprofitnetwork
Stay tuned! Our website and more are still under construction.
About Central Kansas Nonprofit Network
The Central Kansas Nonprofit Network, a Taskforce of Central Kansas Partnership, is a grassroots alliance of nonprofit organizations united by a shared mission: to build stronger, more connected communities through collaboration, education, and resource sharing. By fostering open communication, identifying common challenges, and aligning efforts, we aim to reduce duplication, improve access to services, and create greater collective impact across Central Kansas. With over 100 years of combined nonprofit experience, our members bring wisdom, passion, and dedication to the table—empowering one another through shared programming, joint initiatives, and mutual support.
The Central Kansas Nonprofit Network, a taskforce of Central Kansas Partnership, will hold its quarterly meeting on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Barton Community College, Room F-30. The event will feature a networking social followed by a collaborative meeting focused on building stronger connections among nonprofit organizations across the region.
All nonprofit leaders, staff, and community partners are invited to attend this important gathering as the taskforce continues developing a framework for collaboration, resource sharing, and collective impact.
"We're building a grassroots alliance that operates on the principle that collaboration builds stronger communities," said Ashley Hickman, CKNN committee member. "This taskforce will focus on exploring service overlaps and identifying opportunities to work together so we can stretch community dollars and maximize impact for those we serve."
The morning will begin with a networking social from 8:00 to 9:00 AM, offering nonprofit professionals the chance to connect over coffee and refreshments. The formal meeting from 9:00 to 11:00 AM will explore collaboration opportunities, discuss shared challenges, and continue shaping the network's mission and vision.
One of the most common requests we hear from community members, organizations, businesses, and other partners is for a comprehensive Community Resource Guide. This meeting will focus on building that guide—and we need your voice at the table.
If you haven't completed the Resource Guide survey yet, please do so before the meeting. The information you provide will become the foundation of this resource. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/82CN868
We'll also discuss a regional Community Needs Assessment that Golden Belt Community Foundation is working on, and the idea of collaborating on community events and ensuring that we aren't overlapping one another, along with other ways we can continue strengthening collaboration across Central Kansas.
More than 50 organizations participated in our last meeting. We hope you'll join us on July 22 and help create a resource that will benefit our entire community. If there are non-profits that we missed, please share this with them.
With hundreds of years of combined nonprofit experience represented among its members, the Central Kansas Nonprofit Network aims to reduce service duplication, improve access to resources, and foster open communication across the nonprofit sector.
Event Details:
● Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
● Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Networking Social 8:00-9:00 AM; Meeting 9:00-11:00 AM)
● Location: Barton Community College, Room F-30 (lower-level)
● Format: In-person
● Refreshments: Provided courtesy of Barton Community College
Connect with us!
Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/centralkansasnonprofitnetwork
Stay tuned! Our website and more are still under construction.
About Central Kansas Nonprofit Network
The Central Kansas Nonprofit Network, a Taskforce of Central Kansas Partnership, is a grassroots alliance of nonprofit organizations united by a shared mission: to build stronger, more connected communities through collaboration, education, and resource sharing. By fostering open communication, identifying common challenges, and aligning efforts, we aim to reduce duplication, improve access to services, and create greater collective impact across Central Kansas. With over 100 years of combined nonprofit experience, our members bring wisdom, passion, and dedication to the table—empowering one another through shared programming, joint initiatives, and mutual support.
Central Kansas Nonprofit Network Quar...
Date and Time
Wednesday Jul 22, 2026
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Location
Barton Community College
Fine Arts Building Room F-30
Contact Information
Ashley Hickman
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