Wichita Foundation

We invest in people and ideas to spark change. Join us in building community.

[Wichita Business Journal @ICTBizJournal]

"People wanted to give money to help. I think that's a human response when we see people in pain," the Wichita Foundation president and CEO said. https://t.co/Vf1Nn0AkjG

[Wichita Foundation @WichitaFdn]

In response to the recent Flight 5342 tragedy, we’ve launched #ICTTogether Fund. Managed by the Wichita Foundation, this fund will provide aid to impacted families and local efforts, adapting as needs evolve.

Donate or learn more➡️ https://t.co/7yIAFpwQe3

[Wichita Foundation @WichitaFdn]

📢 Nonprofits 📢 The Wichita Wagonmasters Fund applications are due TOMORROW, 1/15, at noon. Don't miss out on the opportunity to receive a Good Life Grant.

Submit your application ⬇️ https://t.co/hIZAGvClKy

[Wichita Foundation @WichitaFdn]

When you give through the Wichita Foundation, you join a powerful group of people who spark change in Wichita.

Discover how we can make more possible with your giving ➡️ https://t.co/ZUNp2z3lei

[Wichita Foundation @WichitaFdn]

What legacy will you leave for the causes you care about? For nearly 30 years, WF has been transforming estate gifts 🏡 into real community impact.💪

During #NationalEstatePlanningWeek, learn how you can make a lasting difference—just like the Coins ➡️ https://t.co/Alv183VtS3

[Wichita Foundation @WichitaFdn]

Wills📃, retirement assets🌴 or life insurance☂️ are a few ways to make a planned gift. Adding charitable giving to your estate plans can address Wichita's ongoing needs.💪#EstatePlanningAwarenessWeek

Explore ways to make a planned gift to WF ➡️ https://t.co/WhNJeIuimT

[Wichita Foundation @WichitaFdn]

When was the last time you thought about your legacy? 🤔By including the Wichita Foundation in your estate plans, you can fuel the causes you care about for generations. 🎁

Give for the future➡️https://t.co/WhNJeIuQcr

[Wichita Foundation @WichitaFdn]

Happy National Estate Planning Week 🏡🎁

Want to know how your estate can benefit the causes you care about in the future? Stay tuned for tips throughout the week. 👀

Learn more and start planning today ➡️ https://t.co/WhNJeIuimT

[Wichita Foundation @WichitaFdn]

Big news 📰 The Knight Foundation is committing $1M to Press Forward Wichita. This is a huge win for local news & information and our community.

Together, we’re keeping Wichita informed and empowered 💪

[Knight Foundation @knightfdn]

How can philanthropy keep pace w/ the needs of our fast-moving society? @mwadsworth reflects on her first 7 months at Knight & our work to deploy grants at the speed of news.⚡Read about our efforts to fund local news, the arts & communities in real time: https://t.co/rtrNISg7dT

[Wichita Foundation @WichitaFdn]

Who's ready for the GRAND OPENING of the Wichita Foundation Amphitheater at @explorationplace!? 🙋‍♀️

Its debut starts TONIGHT with the Drone Light Festival ✨️

[Wichita Foundation @WichitaFdn]

Our Foundation is in peak growth mode 🌱💪

We're thrilled to introduce our latest new hires: Jessica Treadwell as the Campaign & Major Gifts Officer and Seth Boles as the Marketing & Graphic Design Coordinator.

They will start at the end of September and early October.

[Wichita Foundation @WichitaFdn]

Happy (almost) Labor Day weekend ☀️

As a reminder, our office will be closed on Friday and Monday for the holiday. We'll see you on Tuesday morning!

[Wichita Foundation @WichitaFdn]

📖 Read the latest issue from our friends at @LIONPubs to discover our recent local news and information partnership 💪🏽⬇️

[LION Publishers @LIONPubs]

✨ In this week's LION newsletter ✨

🥁 Our (99%) finalized, full Summit schedule

🌱 Meet the next 44 LIONs in our Sustainability Audit program, plus our exciting new partnership with @WichitaFdn

🤩 SO many 🦁s featured in @INN's 4th annual awards

https://t.co/0xmHkmQ5HS

[Wichita Foundation @WichitaFdn]

📰WF and LION Publishers are teaming up to offer Sustainability Audits to 4️⃣ local publications: 📰
🟡 @cvoiceks
🟡 The (@TheKLC) Journal
🟡 @wichitabyeb
🟡 @wichitalifeict

Read more about this pilot program, funded by WF's Press Forward Wichita ➡️ https://t.co/ES7lHL1SU3

[Wichita Foundation @WichitaFdn]

📅Mark your calendars for these events that benefit local nonprofits 👀💪
🟡 Overdose Awareness Memorial, hosted by @WichitaMAAIC
🟡 Night Among the Stars, benefitting @MTWichita
🟡 Drone Light Festival, hosted by @ExplorationKS

[Wichita Foundation @WichitaFdn]

❗Happening at today's News Connect: Join the conversation on Wichita's affordable housing program 💭

📍 Advanced Learning Library, Conference Room A

[Wichita Journalism Collaborative @ICT_Journalism]

Today from 11-1! Questions about the @CityofWichita's Affordable Housing Program? Sarah Gooding from the city will provide a presentation and time for questions at our News Connect today (July 25) at the Advanced Learning Library, 711 W. 2nd St. Conference Room A.

[Wichita Foundation @WichitaFdn]

WF is🌱growing🌱We're looking for ✌️ people to help us ✨spark change✨ in ICT!

1️⃣ Campaign & Major Gifts Officer 👇
https://t.co/sU18KVld8A

2️⃣ Marketing & Graphic Design Coordinator 👇
https://t.co/ztm3sJQlAY

[Wichita Foundation @WichitaFdn]

Congrats to the 2024 Marketing Awards recipients, including our own Communications Manager @Joselyne and Board Member Tammy Allen 🥳

Read more about the honorees in the @ICTBizJournal 👉 https://t.co/iA5NwSvYVe

[Wichita Foundation @WichitaFdn]

We’re thrilled to share that Micaela Ramirez will join our team as the new Strategic Initiatives Manager in late July 👏🥳

She comes to us from @KHEDFScholars. Get ready for some incredible projects that will spark change. More in the @ICTBizJournal ⬇️
https://t.co/B3Ln92H0Cw

[Wichita Foundation @WichitaFdn]

As we reflect on #Juneteenth, let’s acknowledge the contributions and resilience of the African American community in Wichita.

Their culture, entrepreneurship and leadership have shaped our city in profound ways.