Shadow Day
Now more than ever, the nonprofit sector is in need of emerging talent. After a hiatus since 2019, we are thrilled to bring this event back for 2024!
Shadow Day matches college students interested in the sector with local nonprofit professionals for a day of learning and networking. The event allows undergraduate and graduate students to experience a workday in their dream job and develop connections in the nonprofit community.
This event attracts over 100 students from local colleges and universities participate in Shadow Day. You want to be a part of this event!
For information regarding Shadow Day 2025, please check back here in late Fall 2024.
Shadow Day 2024
Friday, February 23 | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
8:30 - 10:00 AM | at the Kauffman Foundation
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Shadow Day at host organizations
For Nonprofit Professionals
Calling all nonprofit professionals! This is your chance to share your experience and inspire the next generation of nonprofit leaders. We need a wide variety of organizations and departments to host students for Shadow Day.
The deadline to host a student has passed, but you can learn more about Shadow Day, view the timeline leading up to the event, view sample itineraries and more by reading the Host Guide below.
For College Students
The registration deadline for Shadow Day 2024 has passed, but you can learn more about the event and review the student guide below.
Shadow Day begins with a networking breakfast and young professionals panel at the Kauffman Foundation and continues as you head to your host organization and participate in your host's workday.
2024 Host Organizations
Thank you to our 2024 Shadow Day hosts! If you are a nonprofit organization interested in hosting students in 2025, please email events@npconnect.org.
Advocates for Immigrant Rights and Reconciliation
Amethyst Place, Inc.
ArtsKC - Regional Arts Council
Big Brothers Big Sisters KC
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Camp Encourage
CASA of Johnson and Wyandotte Counties
Charlotte Street
Children International
Children's Mercy Hospital - Philanthropy
Community Housing of Wyandotte County
Cross-Lines Community Outreach
Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City
Healing House, Inc.
Healing Towards Wellness
Heart of America Shakespeare Festival
Hillcrest Transitional Housing
Inclusion Connections/PawsAbilities
Jewish Family Services of Greater Kansas City (JFS)
Journey to New Life
KC Pet Project
KidsTLC
EarlystART (formerly known as United Inner City Services)
Global Ties KC
Great Plains SPCA
Lead to Read KC
Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, JCCC
Project C.U.R.E.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City
Starlight
The Children's Place
The Hope Center KC
The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures
The Peace Pavilion
Union Station Kansas City
Wayside Waifs
Youthfront
2024 Participating Colleges and Universities
Thank you to our participating Colleges and Universities! If you are a student interested in Shadow Day in 2025, please email events@npconnect.org.
Avila University
Johnson County Community College
Kansas City Art Institute
Kansas State University
MCC-Blue River
MCC-Penn Valley
Northwest Missouri State University
Park University
The University of Kansas
University of Central Missouri
University of Missouri - Columbia
University of Missouri - Kansas City
University of Saint Mary
Washburn University
William Jewell College
Why should you participate?
Questions
For questions about Shadow Day, please contact Hannah Bernardini at events@npconnect.org.
To browse available nonprofit job opportunities in the Kansas City region, click here.
2024 Sponsors
Mutual of America
Nelson-Atkins
Hosted in partnership with
