The Community Engagement Institute invites you to participate in “Rising to the Challenge,” a spring 2026 series of free, interactive workshops designed to strengthen the capacity of nonprofit organizations. Whether you attend one session or the full series, each workshop offers practical tools and insights to support your work.
All five sessions are 60 minutes long, held at 11 a.m. on Tuesdays, and are open to everyone. The series runs from May 12 through June 16. Explore the topics, find sessions that fit your interests and register to sign up for the workshop(s) you’d like to attend:
- May 12: “Strengthening Nonprofit Capacity” with Vickie Kline, Nonprofitgo
- May 19: “Authenticity And Appreciation In Community Engagement” with Percy Turner, CEI
- June 2: “Partnership In Leadership: Connecting With Young Leaders” with Percy Turner, CEI
- June 9: “Demystifying Federal Grants: How To Write Proposals That Get Funded” with Sarah Simister, Social Innovation Lab
- June 16: “No Fear, Just Facts: Finding Clarity & Confidence In Evaluation” with Dr. Tara Gregory and Dr. Sarah Jolley, CEI
Contact Zane May at zane.may@wichita.edu for questions related to the Rising to the Challenge spring 2026 series.