Taking the voice of entrepreneurs to Capitol Hill February 22, 2018 35 entrepreneurs, grantees, and entrepreneur advocates visited Capitol Hill to discuss the barriers that America’s makers, doers, and dreamers face in starting and growing businesses. The Kauffman Foundation asked three of them questions about entrepreneurship and policy.
Reflecting on President’s Day: church with Jimmy Carter February 21, 2018 Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter with Victor Hwang On the first Sunday of this month, I finally did something I’ve dreamed about for over two decades. I went to church with former President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter in their hometown of Plains, Georgia. What I didn’t expect was that being in Plains would be […]
Amplify: Empowering educators of color February 7, 2018 Dena Simmons, director of education at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, discusses the power of bringing together educators of color to discuss their authentic experiences.
How the dog grooming market could break the poverty cycle February 2, 2018 Natasha Kirsch may not define herself first as an entrepreneur. Her success won’t be measured by revenue or sales. Instead, Kirsch’s success will be measured by her ability to help stabilize homeless families.
The voice of entrepreneurs is needed now February 2, 2018 Tax reform provision provides another example of why entrepreneurs need to be at the table for our communities.
Commitment to a Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Culture Starts at Home February 1, 2018 Success in our nation’s economy is inextricably linked to the equitable access and advancement in our nation’s classrooms, and philanthropy plays an essential role in propelling social sector change. The Kauffman Foundation’s partnership with Promise54 requires us to look at our own data, our strengths and weaknesses, and develop an internal plan to embrace a diversity, equity and inclusion framework throughout our whole organization.
A community resource for bringing people together January 31, 2018 From its home in Kansas City, the Kauffman Foundation welcomes neighbors and people from across the country who are working on important causes that strengthen our community to its Conference Center.
Kauffman FastTrac: 25 years of helping the makers, doers, and dreamers January 25, 2018 25 years after Mr. Kauffman introduced the program on a cold, snowy day in Kansas City, the FastTrac curriculum is now available to take online, entirely for free, from the comfort of your home.
Investing in what will become our scarcest resource: us January 18, 2018 In a world of automation, it’s time to get human.
Creating a future we can’t see January 17, 2018 How do we engage in a community-wide “think,” which provides access for all voices, values all voices, and works toward a stronger future together?