IBSA, Inc.

05/28/2026

Strengthen your AI skills and get more from Copilot

Next-Level Productivity: Advanced Copilot & Agent Skills for Nonprofits.

In this new advanced session, you’ll build on your Microsoft 365 Copilot experience and discover practical ways AI can help you reach more people, deepen donor engagement, and save time on daily tasks.

In this session, you’ll learn how to:

Use core Copilot skills that fit naturally into your daily workflows.

*Streamline routine tasks with Copilot and agents.

*Apply AI through real-world demos—including research and donor pipeline insights.

*Refresh your Copilot prompting skills to get consistent, high-quality results.

You can browse the full calendar here to find a session that fits your schedule. Select sessions are available in English, Spanish, French, and German. You don’t need a Copilot license to participate—you’ll still be able to watch demos and try Copilot Chat, so you can bring new ideas back to your team.

Join our 2.5-hour hands-on training to unlock AI tools in Microsoft 365 Copilot. Boost productivity in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

05/22/2026

These recordings feature practical insights from nonprofit and technology leaders during the Microsoft Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit that focused on applying AI, data, security, and modern platforms in real-world contexts.

Join us in understanding the challenges, ideas and solutions being discussed among leaders in the field...

Shout-Out to my fellow colleagues who were in attendance...!

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05/20/2026

The Office of Inclusive Communities is excited to announce the continuation of the Community Resource Expo Series that will take place in June, August, and October, and we are thrilled to invite your organization to participate in our first event as a vendor.

The impactful event is designed to connect our neighbors with essential resources and support services throughout our community.

EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026

Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Location: Oakland Community Center, 801 NE Poplar Street, Topeka, KS

We are seeking organizations that provide service in the areas of employment, education, healthcare and wellness, food nutrition, housing, legal services, financial and credit counseling, senior services, family services, transportation and more.

There is absolutely no cost to participate as a vendor – this is a free opportunity to connect with the community and share your services.

Vendor Must Bring:

One 6 ft. or 8 ft. table
Tablecloth
Chair(s)

Vendor Benefits Include:

Exposure to a large audience
Recognition in event materials
A light dinner during the event

Space is limited and will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Apply today to reserve your FREE vendor space! The deadline to apply is Friday, June 11, 2026.

Apply today https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/76C5T3K

For questions or additional information, please email Leo Hope at [email protected] or call 785-368-1667

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05/14/2026

We are rolling out a series of videos that capture our young people in action. This is the first of three (maybe four or five) students we will highlight and hopefully it will give a glimpse into the work they do.

This youngster did GREAT last year; even while only coming in a couple days a week, for a few hours 🙂

This year we are expanding this opportunity across Kansas and into KCMO to financially empower worthy motivated young people there as well. We know young people with that 'hustle' and 'go-getter' attitude are out there; and we want to bring opportunity to their neighborhood and the local small business community 💻 💰

Thank you , GO Topeka, all the young people involved and their parents and adults that have allowed us to provide a unique opportunity to upskill our local community and for the resources to spark tech careers in our youth & community 🥰

https://youtu.be/OurXyAxC5vU

Where Talent Meets Opportunity
Video Credit: India Yarborough
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05/09/2026

The host Erik Peterson covered major federal policy updates and what they could mean for funding afterschool & summer programs.

Welcome to the Policy Pulse! Every second Friday at noon ET, our own Senior VP of Policy, Erik Peterson, will recap the latest policy developments, what we k...

05/09/2026

211 connects people to the best resources and services in thei community to meet immediate, short-term and long-term needs.

FYI...
IBSA Entrepreneurial Training, Development, and Support Services

Resource Database - United Way of the Plains

05/08/2026

Help Us Increase The Availability of More Youth Employment & Training Services

What Help Is Available?

* Work-Based Learning
* Occupational Skills Training
* Work Experience
*Mentoring, Tutoring, Job Shadowing
* Internships & Apprenticeship
* Goal Setting, Job Search & More...

Through federal funding under the Workforce Investment & Opportunity Act (WIOA), an opportunity for youth 16-24 to get help with gaining the skills needed to succeed in life is available.

If your organization is truly interested in providing empowering programs & services to this population of youth..., or if your business wants to participate and play a direct role in youth employment development; contact the person on this business card (📞 or 💻)

You could have a motivated young person working or training in your business or organization; with their wages & workman's comp being paid by the agency ✔️

Your organization might even have a training program or support service they will pay for... if it aligns with current WIOA Program Elements ✔️

While actively participating in an approved program, service or training activity; assistance is available for things like transportation, books, supplies, uniforms, glasses, stipends, etc ✔️

# # #
And if you have (or know of) age-eligible youth to get into these programs and who have what it takes to seize opportunity.... 😎

Counties Covered: Shawnee, Riley, Geary, Douglas and more...

https://www.lifeskillsconnection.com/kansas-connect

05/08/2026

Help Starts Here...

211 connects you to the best resources and services in your community to meet your needs.

💻 Search the database below or dial 2-1-1 to speak with a trained referral specialist 📞

Resource Database - United Way of the Plains

05/08/2026

Building your business alone might be COSTING YOU more than you think…

Not being in the right room can slow your growth in ways you don’t even realize.

Without the Heartland Black Chamber of Commerce, you could be:

👀 Spending time networking in spaces that don’t move your business forward.

👀 Missing out on key insights, education and programs like Strivesphere.

👀 Struggling with visibility instead of getting in front of the right audience.

👀 Overlooking opportunities and connections that matter.

👀 Losing time and money trying to figure it all out on your own.

At HBCC, we’re here to change that and getting started is simple:

Step 1: Complete your evaluation form and tell us about your business.

Step 2: Connect with our team and explore your opportunities.

Step 3: Meet 1:1 with a Membership Coordinator to get plugged into the right resources and programs.

Become a member today: https://members.heartlandblackchamber.com/member/newmemberapp/