2026 Nonprofit Leadership Cohort Applications Now Open

Cowley County, KS: Legacy Regional Community Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2026 Nonprofit Leadership Cohort (NPLC), a capacity-building program designed for Cowley County–serving nonprofits, service organizations, public agencies, and community groups committed to strengthening their leadership and organizational effectiveness.

Created in partnership with Power of the Purse, the NPLC equips local leaders with practical tools, shared learning, and supportive professional networks to help advance long-term strategic goals and increase their ability to serve the community.

The program is intentionally structured to support organizations across the region, including those that have never received Power of the Purse funding. NPLC focuses on building internal capacity, strengthening operational foundations, and expanding collaborative connections that help organizations grow regardless of their prior grant history.

Participants can expect:

– Stronger grant readiness and fund development skills applicable to a wide range of external funding opportunities.

– Growth in internal capacity, with tools that support clearer planning, communication, and leadership alignment.

– Broader regional connections that lead to new partnerships and shared solutions.

Participants in the 2025 cohort reported that NPLC helped sharpen strategic direction, improve internal systems, and build relationships now shaping their work moving forward.

2026 Program Schedule

The cohort will convene for six sessions in 2026:

Session 1: January 16

Session 2: February 27

Session 3: April 10

Session 4: May 28

Session 5: July 8

Session 6: August 14

Each session focuses on a core area of leadership and organizational development. While the schedule is not monthly, sessions are intentionally spaced to allow participants time to apply workshop concepts and engage with Legacy staff coaches between meetings.

Applications are due December 15, 2025. The application may be found at www.legacyregionalfoundation.org. Applicants will be notified of acceptance by January 1, 2026. For more information, contact the Foundation at 620-221-7224 or coordinator@legacyregionalfoiundation.org.

About Legacy Foundation: Incorporated in 1996, Legacy Foundation is a 501(c) 3 non-profit philanthropic organization regional in its focus. In 2024, the Foundation award over $2,379,357 in grants to benefit the region, in addition to managing Foundation assets of over $11.7 million. The mission of Legacy Regional Community Foundation, as a leader in area philanthropy, is to enable anyone to GIVE to needs and opportunities in our communities, to GROW resources to preserve regional wealth and to GRANT funds for collaborative impact. GIVE. GROW. GRANT. Learn more by visiting www.legacyregionalfoundation.org, find us on Facebook, or call 620-221-7224.