30th Anniversary Fall Breakfast: Lighting the Way

Celebrate 30 years of impact for NKC Schools students

About the Morning

For 30 years, the NKC Schools Education Foundation has been Lighting the Way to bright futures for our students. Join community leaders, students, and staff to celebrate this milestone with a dynamic Student Showcase (featuring NEW Student Entrepreneurs), inspiring stories of impact, recognition of our 30th Anniversary Cornerstone Award winners, and a special message from Superintendent Dr. Rochel Daniels. Your attendance directly supports scholarships, classroom innovation, and programs that create opportunities for every NKC Schools student.

Individual Ticket: $50
Sponsorships range from $500 - $25,000
Table of 10: $1,000
Registration Deadline: October 31, 2025

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Event Details

Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
Location: KCI Expo Center, 11730 N Ambassador Drive, Kansas City, MO 64153

Schedule of Events

7:00 – 7:30 AM — Student Showcase (NEW: Student Entrepreneurs highlighted within the Showcase)
7:20 AM — Breakfast buffet opens
7:45 AM — Program begins

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Thank You to Our 25-26 Corporate Council

Our Corporate Council is a community of businesses and organizations dedicated to year-round support of our mission to create bright futures.

CORPORATE COUNCIL INFORMATION

Cornerstone

Champion

Neighbor

Our Sponsors

Student Showcase Spotlight

Bright Lights Sponsor

(SOLD OUT)

Jan & Dr. Bruce Kauk

30th Anniversary Champion

Joe Jacobs

Jan Lewis / Lewis Learning Impact Fund

People Power Sponsor

(SOLD OUT)

Lighting the Way Sponsor

Margaret Cummings

Susan Hines

Bright Futures Sponsor

Tom Brown & Jane Pansing Brown

Bob Hiatt

Julie Keilman

Senator Maggie Nurrenbern

Nancy Knipfel

In Loving Memory of Stacy Youngers

Sponsorships - Legacy Levels (non‑exclusive)

Legacy Sponsorships represent core partners who invest in bright futures. These non‑exclusive levels provide essential support for scholarships, classroom innovation, and student programs.

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$25,000

Luminary Sponsor (Presenting)

Reserved seating for 20; Presenting recognition across pre/post‑event publicity, press releases, social media; podium recognition; logo/name on banner, screens, program, website, annual report; company banner; commemorative 30th Anniversary award; VIP reception access (2).

$10,000

Student Showcase Spotlight

Seating for 20; recognized as Student Showcase Sponsor (zone signage); podium recognition; logo/name in pre‑event publicity/press/social; logo on banner/screens/program/website/annual report; recognition plaque.

$5,000

Catalyst Circle

Table for 10; recognition during event; logo/name in program/banner/screens/website; priority recognition in annual report & post‑event thanks; VIP reception invite.

$3,000

30th Anniversary Champion

Table for 10; logo on banner/program/website/annual report; preferred table location near the Student Showcase.

$1,000

Lighting the Way

Table for 10; name or logo in program, website, annual report.

$500

Bright Futures

4 guest tickets; name in program, website, annual report.

FMV note: FMV is $25 per person for breakfast; the balance of each sponsorship is tax‑deductible.

Exclusive Add‑On Sponsorships

Each add‑on is exclusive (one sponsor per category) and can be purchased standalone or alongside a legacy level.

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$5,000

Fueling the Future Sponsor (Breakfast Buffet + Meal‑Debt Impact)

Exclusive buffet sponsor; branded signage at buffet; podium & pre‑event recognition; supports initiative to clear student lunch meal debt; includes 1 table (10 seats). FMV: $250 | Deductible: $4,750

$3,500

Bright Lights Sponsor (Photo & Video)

Exclusive underwriter of event photo & video; logo on 30th Anniversary highlight video; signage at guest photo station; tagged social posts; includes 6 tickets. FMV: $150 | Deductible: $3,350

(SOLD OUT)

$2,000

People Power Sponsor (Volunteers; badges/lanyards, no shirts)

Logo on volunteer badges/lanyards; recognition during program welcome; includes 2 tickets. FMV: $50 | Deductible: $1,950

Getting There

KCI Expo Center
11730 N Ambassador Drive
Kansas City, MO 64153

DIRECTIONS