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The McKellar Group would like to welcome our newest client:
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Higher M-Pact of Kansas City is dedicated to transforming today's high-risk urban youth into tomorrow's leaders
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| The McKellar Group Takes its Show on the Road
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Upcoming speaking engagements by Annie Presley: July 22, 2008
MINK Youth Services Conference Washington, DC "Simplifying Fund Development"
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November 10, 2008Philanthropy Midwest ConferencePresented by Council on PhilanthropyKansas City, MO "Charm School" |
| Announcing the Launch of eBay Club
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eBay Club, a joint project between local non-profit Operation Breakthrough and The McKellar Group, begins its beta
this summer
with the assistance of TMG intern Roscoe Wilkins. Watch for more
details.
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The Tipster
Begin or end EVERY meeting with a meaningful compliment.
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  At my annual "Kappa lunch", I was intrigued to find the big hit of the day wasn't the fabulous meal, the scenic location, or even the chance to catch up with old friends and make new connections. It was the introduction to one of my favorite not-for-profits. Every guest was asked to bring children's books to donate to St. Mark Child and Family Development Center, a local non-profit dedicated to the enrichment and development of children in the urban core. With that one simple invitation to give, every guest was engaged in something more than a networking luncheon, they were using a little creativity to give of themselves. Countless opportunities exist to partner with local charities. Before your next meeting, conference, luncheon, or event, take some time to think about the non-profits around you that are doing quality work you and your guests care about. Usually, one phone call to the organization can spark some ideas for simple ways to help...canned good drives are just the beginning!  Featured Service: Non-Profit PartnershipsWhen your employees, guests and friends are given the occasion and encouragement to give back to organizations in your community, everyone benefits: non-profits receive much-needed resources for their work, the community receives improved services, and your peers come away from your event with a far more positive experience than before! If you'd like to brainstorm about how to choose the perfect partner for your next project, give me a call. We'd love to hear from you!
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FaceSpace: Reneé and Tyrone Flowers
Founder and Administrative Director of Higher M-Pact
 Since 1993, Higher M-Pact has been transforming high-risk youth into tomorrow's leaders.
From their life experiences, volunteer service, and their study of the juvenile justice systems, founder Tyrone Flowers and his wife Reneé found a tremendous void in the availability and
quality of programs and services for high-risk youth. Through programs ranging from mentoring and after-school programs to community service to societal education, Higher M-Pact is working to change the course of today's high-risk
urban youth and inspire others within the high-risk community.
Higher M-Pact deals with the high-risk youth no one else wants to deal
with. These youth are involved in the Juvenile Justice System and
delinquent activities, and society views them as a lost cause.
Although these youth are difficult and challenging, they possess many
of the characteristics that also make great leaders: strong-willed, influential, and charismatic. They are facing the toughest challenges imaginable but have qualities that can be nurtured into positive leadership.
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Allegra Gassman, an Overland Park native and Junior at Notre Dame University, is helping to manage projects for 6chicks.com and UMKC.
Senior UMKC Communications Major Andrew Fenton, a Springfield native, is conducting research and assistance for the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum's Buck O'Neil Education and Research Center campaign this summer.
Jay Rome, a Junior at Kansas State pursuing an advertising degree, grew up in Garden City, Kansas. Jay is providing technical support and project management for the Greater Kansas City Film Commission.