OUR MISSION
Strengthening nonprofits & supporting
collaborative solutions in Kansas.
nonprofit & grassroot startup
Services from pre-prep to filings and
fiscal sponsorships to help launch and
establish nonprofit and grassroot
organizations.
grow & strengthen organizations
Training, consulting and sometimes
therapy for organizations to help them
grow and become sustainable.
build effective nonprofit boards
Board development and board
matching for those who want to build
better and more diverse boards.
community collaboration
Bringing organizations, businesses,
individuals and communities together
to address community challenges
together.
advocacy
Advocating for nonprofits and teaching them
how to advocate for their organizations and
the individuals they serve.
what we do
Learn the steps and best practices for creating a
nonprofit organization, including what you need to do to
prepare to launch an organization and the legal steps for
getting and maintaining the nonprofit status.
Presented by Cindy Miles
CEO, Kansas Alliance for Nonprofits
Offered virtually or in-person at
Urban League of Kansas, 2418 E 9th St N, Wichita
COST $35 Per Person
Nonprofit Board Bootcamp will teach you about
nonprofit board service and how to be an effective
nonprofit board member. This training is great for
individuals that want to serve on a nonprofit board, those
that already serve on a nonprofit board as well as staff of
nonprofit organizations.
We will cover the following:
Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit
Board Members and Officers
Recruiting and Creating an Effective Nonprofit Board
Creating Strong Board & Staff Partnerships
Engaging the Nonprofit Board in Fundraising
Evaluation and the Nonprofit Board
Effectively Govern and Strategically Plan
Presented by Cindy Miles, CEO
Kansas Alliance for Nonprofits
Offered virtually or in-person at
Urban League of Kansas, 2418 E 9th St N, Wichita
COST $149 Per Person
nonprofit training
steps to starting a nonprofit
Nonprofit Board Bootcamp
April 29, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
June 18 2025
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
August 14, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
October 20, 2025
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
score wichita nonprofit training
Developing Nonprofit Sustainability
Through Diversifying Funding
March 11, 2025, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Learn ways to fund a nonprofit organization and what
you should do to get started with a strategic fundraising
plan that diversifies your funding.
Presented by Cindy Miles, CEO,
Kansas Alliance for Nonprofits
Advanced Learning Library, 711 W. 2nd St N, Wichita
- COST Free
wichita advanced learning library nonprofit TRAINING
Developing Nonprofit Sustainability
Through Diversifying Funding
April 1, 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Learn ways to fund a nonprofit organization and what
you should do to get started with a strategic fundraising
plan that diversifies your funding.
Presented by Cindy Miles, CEO,
Kansas Alliance for Nonprofits
- COST Free. Offered virtually.
Intro to Fundraising
June 3, 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Learn ways to fund a nonprofit organization and what
you should do to get started with a strategic fundraising
plan that diversifies your funding.
Presented by Cindy Miles, CEO,
Kansas Alliance for Nonprofits
- COST Free. Offered virtually.
Grant Writing 101
July 12, 2025, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Grant Writing 101 is for individuals that are new to grant
writing. You will learn the basics of how to research,
prepare and get started on writing grants.
Presented by Cindy Miles, CEO,
Kansas Alliance for Nonprofits
Advanced Learning Library, 711 W. 2nd St N, Wichita
COST Free. Bring Your Own Lunch!
- REGISTRATION OPEN SOON
Nonprofit Board Recruitment
July 29, 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Learn how to attract and retain board members who
bring expertise, passion, and resources to your
organization. This workshop covers recruitment
strategies, and best practices and ideal candidate
qualities, skills, and strengths.
Presented by Cindy Miles, CEO,
Kansas Alliance for Nonprofits
- COST Free. Offered virtually.
Nonprofit Board Roles &
Responsibilities
September 30, 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Understand the critical roles and legal responsibilities of
nonprofit board members. This session will clarify
governance, fiduciary duties, and the board’s role in
advancing the mission of your nonprofit.
Presented by Cindy Miles, CEO,
Kansas Alliance for Nonprofits
- COST Free. Offered virtually.
Nonprofit Board Meetings 101
December 2, 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Master the fundamentals of effective nonprofit board
meetings, from setting agendas and facilitating
discussions to ensuring engagement and decision-
making efficiency. Learn best practices to make your
meetings productive and impactful.
Presented by Cindy Miles, CEO,
Kansas Alliance for Nonprofits
- COST Free. Offered virtually.
March 29, 2025
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
June 28, 2025
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
September 13, 2025
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
November 18, 2025
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- NONPROFIT STARTUP
- SMALL NONPROFIT organization
Organizations with $1,000,000 or less in annual revenue.
- Large nonprofit organization
$750
$500
Provides one year of assistance with nonprofit startup including steps to starting a nonprofit, building a board, developing bylaws, filing your articles of incorporation, getting an EIN, and filing a 1023 or 1023ez for your 501c3 status.
ANNUAL memberships
$150
$500
- Medium NONPROFIT organization
$250
Organizations with $5,000,001 or more in annual revenue.
$300
- general
University, college, and government departments.
- individual
One individual may to take advantage of discounted rates on events and other membership discounts.
Includes all staff and board members of the organization
Provides discounts on programs, events, training and consulting
Participation in our board member matchup program
Free job posts on our career board
Access to nonprofit tools, templates, resources and advice
Receive discounted subscriptions to other software and services provided by partners
Organizations with $1,000,001 to $5,000,000 in annual revenue.
- Small business
Businesses with 1-10 employees that provide services to, or want to support, the work of nonprofits. Includes your logo and a link to your business on our website.
$750
$500
$250
- Medium Business
Businesses with 11 - 50 employees that provide services to, or want to support, the work of nonprofits. Includes your logo and a link to your business on our website.
- Large business
Businesses with 51+ employees that provide services to, or want to support, the work of nonprofits. Includes your logo and a link to your business on our website.
careers
Members can post an open position on our career board for FREE.
Nonmembers can post an open position for $100.
resources
TOOLS
Canva for Nonprofits has everything you need to create powerful marketing campaigns, create social media
posts, presentations, infographics, websites, reports, posters, flyers and signage.
Google for Nonprofits offers eligible organizations access to Google products and discounts that can help
solve the challenges nonprofits face.
Monday.com offers an easy-to-use project management platform to eligible nonprofit organizations who can
enjoy 10 free seats on the Pro tier of the Work Management product and a 70% discount off any extra seats.
TechSoup is a nonprofit that provides technical support and technological tools to other nonprofits at a
discounted rate.
GOVERNMENT
IRS Applications Becoming a Nonprofit Tax Exempt Organization
- Form 1023-EZ, Streamlined Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code (see instructions PDF for eligibility criteria) - Form 1023, Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue
Code (for charitable organizations; see instructions PDF) - Form 1024-A, Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue
Code (instructions PDF) - Form 1024, Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(a) or Section 521 of the Internal
Revenue Code (instructions PDF)
IRS Employee Identification Number is required for a nonprofit organization that is applying for 501c status
and there is no cost to receive an EIN number. After submitting this online application you will receive an EIN
instantly.
IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search Tool allows you to look up tax exempt organizations that have an official
501c status as well as find 990s, determination letters and more.
IRS Nonprofit Bulk Data allows you to download and review the full data sets on tax exempt nonprofit
organizations in the US.
Kansas Articles of Incorporation needs to be filed to establish a nonprofit organization in the State of Kansas. .
Most nonprofits file as a corporation. The cost incorporate a nonprofit in Kansas is $20 and after submitting
the online form you will receive an articles of incorporation instantly.
Kansas Secretary of State Business Entity Search allows you to look up registered nonprofits and businesses
in the state of Kansas.