CFSEK Job Opening: Executive Director [Update: Closed]

Last updated July 8, 2021. Update: This job opening is no longer available. Original post: The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas is seeking a full time Executive Director. This position assumes responsibility of overall management of the Foundation with $52 million in 170 fund balances, including asset development, marketing, grant-making administration, community involvement and collaboration … Continue reading →

CFSEK Executive Director Kit Parks Announces Retirement

After six years of service as executive director of the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas, Kit Parks has decided to retire at the end of July. Kit was hired to serve as CFSEK’s executive director in early 2015. During Kit’s tenure, the Community Foundation has increased in size and in impact. When she was hired, CFSEK … Continue reading →

Announcing the 2021 Rita J. Bicknell Women’s Health Fund Grant Recipients

Each spring the Rita J. Bicknell Women’s Health Fund (WHF) giving circles meet to review grant requests to fund projects to “improve the health and well-being of women by supporting education, increasing awareness and sharing quality of life opportunities to benefit all women.” As CFSEK celebrates our 20th year of “benefiting the common good and … Continue reading →

CFSEK General Funds Grants for 2021 Are Now Available [Update: Closed]

Last updated July 12, 2021 Update: Applications were due by June 30. Original post: The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) is pleased to announce that the 2021 General Funds grant application is now available through June 30, 2021. General Funds grants are available for non-profit programs and services for basic human needs and youth … Continue reading →

Celebrating 20 Years of Philanthropy in SEK

The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year! Read Our 20th Anniversary Newsletter To kick off the festivities, we’re publishing a special-edition newsletter that you can read by clicking the button below. In this issue, you’ll find: We have more celebration planned for this year, so be sure to keep … Continue reading →