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Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Kansas City Chapter – 2023 National Philanthropy Day

The 2023 National Philanthropy Day, hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Kansas City Chapter, was held on November 7th at the Kauffman Foundation Convention Center. With well-deserved awards, the event honors and celebrates the individuals, families, businesses, and non profits that make Kansas City a very generous community, indeed.

Patricia Macdonald, Jennifer Wampler, honoree; and Grace Wampler

 

Lindsey Rood-Clifford, Shanterra McBride, keynote speaker; and Chad Harris

 

Kiran Chandra and Ingrid and Dr. Mahesh Chandra, honorees; and Shakia Webb

 

Mark Thompson, Mazuma Credit Union, honoree; and Kevin Clarke

 

2023 Honorees: Dr. Mahesh and Ingrid Chandra and Kiran Chandra, Spirit of Philanthropy/Family; Tish Sjuts, Excellence in Development Operations; Brendan Zahner, Spirit of Philanthropy/Youth; Mark Thompson, Mazuma Credit Union, Spirit of Philanthropy/Business; and Jennifer Wampler, Excellence in Fundraising

Featured in the January 13, 2024 issue of The Independent. 

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