Wichita State University Community Engagement Institute

📅 SAVE THE DATE: Wichita Nonprofit Summit | August 17, 2026

The Wichita State University Community Engagement Institute (CEI) and the City of Wichita are excited to launch the inaugural Wichita Nonprofit Summit—a day dedicated to connection, collaboration, learning, and strengthening the nonprofit community.

This event is being designed for nonprofit leaders, staff, board members, volunteers, community partners, and supporters who are committed to making a difference in Wichita.

How can you get involved?

💡 Help shape the summit by completing our session topic survey here: https://wkf.ms/4dkxQM3

📧 Sign up to receive event updates, registration announcements, and sponsorship information here: https://wkf.ms/495kfG4

Questions? Contact [email protected].

Stay tuned for more details coming soon!

❗Free Virtual Training Opportunity!
June 9 | 11:00 AM – Noon
Demystifying Federal Grants: How to Write Proposals That Get Funded

Walk away with practical tools, insider insights, and greater confidence in pursuing federal funding opportunities.

🎯 Perfect for nonprofits, community organizations, and anyone interested in grant writing.

Register today: https://bit.ly/4vtkBPA

👋CEI will be hanging out at the Wichita Riverfest on June 6th during WSU Day. Stop by and spin the wheel for some great prizes! Looking forward to meeting you.

⏰ It’s not too late to sign up!

Join Percy Turner for a FREE virtual session focused on building stronger partnerships with emerging youth leaders.

Partnership in Leadership: Connecting With Young Leaders
Tuesday, June 2
11AM – 12PM

This engaging conversation will explore how to move beyond simply involving youth toward creating authentic partnerships that support leadership growth and lasting impact.

If you work with youth, lead programs, support community initiatives, or want to strengthen leadership connections across generations — this session is for you!

👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/4f1ZY89

👋 We’re excited to share this upcoming opportunity to join Percy Turner in a learning space focused on building stronger, healthier teams!

See the post below for details. ⬇️

Strong teams are built on trust. Join us June 11 from 1 to 4 PM at the Advanced Learning Library with Percy Turner of WSU Community Engagement Institute to strengthen alignment, accountability, and cohesion.

Register today: secure.touchnet.com/C21797_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=6070&SINGLESTORE=true

🌟 Looking to build stronger partnerships with emerging youth leaders?

Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking FREE virtual session with Percy Turner!

Partnership in Leadership: Connecting With Young Leaders
Tuesday | June 2 | 11AM – 12PM

This session is designed for anyone interested in moving beyond “youth involvement” toward authentic partnership that supports leadership development and sustainable impact.

Come explore ways to strengthen relationships, elevate youth voice, and build leadership together.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4f1ZY89

🔸Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Kansas Urban Native Health Summit.

We are grateful for the time, presence, and honesty that each of you brought into the space. The conversations reflected a shared commitment to strengthening Tribal and Urban Native public health across Kansas through relationship-building, collaboration, and community-led approaches.

We appreciate the community members, Tribal leaders, urban Native organizations, and public health partners who contributed their voices and experiences. Your participation helped create a space grounded in respect, learning, and connection. Thank you for being part of this important gathering and for the work you continue to do in your communities.

🤝 Meet Joanna Sabally, Program Specialist at the Center for Public Health Initiatives (CPHI)!

Joanna supports a wide range of projects focused on improving public health across Kansas, including initiatives related to healthy food access and community-level efforts. Her work connects directly with partners who are making meaningful change in their communities.

“Almost everything in our lives relates to public health in some way,” Joanna shares. “Getting to work to make communities healthier places to live, work, and play is incredibly fulfilling.”

Her perspective reflects both the reach and the reward of public health work—touching everyday life while creating lasting impact. 🌱

✨ Looking to strengthen your community engagement skills?

Join the WSU Community Engagement Institute for a FREE interactive workshop:

Authenticity and Appreciation in Community Engagement
May 19, 2026 | 11 a.m. CST
Presented by Percy Turner

This session explores the "how" and "what" of relationship building to help participants better understand how to combine their authentic selves with appreciation for others to make strong connections in community engagement work.

Open to everyone!
🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/4nsByGZ