Panelists:

• James Woods, Wichita Community Foundation
• Trey Hightower, Stand Together
• Jeff Usher, Kansas Health Foundation
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Hear from funders about changes shaping today’s nonprofit funding environment. This panel will explore emerging trends, funding considerations, and observations from those who review and invest in nonprofit work.

Panelists:

• Vickie Kline, NonprofitGO
• Carlie Houchen, Sunflower Foundation
• Joseph Shepard, City of Wichita
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Hear from nonprofit leaders and sector partners as they discuss the current nonprofit landscape and the challenges and opportunities facing organizations today. This panel will explore collaboration, emerging issues, and the conversations nonprofits may need to have as they navigate an increasingly complex environment. Participants will gain perspectives on what may help strengthen the sector and support its future success.

Presenter: Dr. Kimberly Moody, Prime Fit Youth Foundation

Many nonprofits focus on delivering great programs, but long-term impact requires building systems that strengthen protective factors, reduce risk, leverage partnerships, and create sustainable change. This session would explore practical strategies for moving beyond isolated services to coordinated community impact while maintaining mission focus.

Presenter: Julia Klima, Purpose Amp

When resources tighten, the instinct is almost always the same: get better at what you already do well. Sharpen the program. Cut costs. Optimize. It feels responsible. It’s often wrong.Using a composite case study, this session walks through a nonprofit facing a real decision point every leader in the room will recognize. We’ll uncover why the “obvious” fix can quietly deepen the problem, and what it actually takes to build the capacity to adapt rather than just the capacity to execute. You’ll leave with a sharper lens for diagnosing your own organization’s next resource constraint, before you spend money solving the wrong problem.