Nonprofit Leadership Alliance – 70th Anniversary Gala
June 2nd was the date for Nonprofit Leadership Alliance’s 70th Anniversary Gala, “A Better World,” at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. The evening celebrated 70 years of strengthening the social sector with a talented and prepared workforce and honored the organization’s founders, including former Mayor H. Roe Bartle. Peggy and Terry Dunn served as the chairmen.
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| Ryan Shriver and Susan T. Schmidt, Nonprofit Leadership Alliance |
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| The custom-created entertainment piece was created by EPIC Innovative Events and featured Kevin Bogan, Christina Burton, Jon Daugharthy, Ashley Wheat, Erik Sobbe, Allison Jones, and Crystal Henry |
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| John Holt, emcee |
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| Katie Riordan and Jane Massey |
Also featured in the July 7, 2018 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Erin B. Poppe
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