Since 1976, the two-year leadership development program has prepared greater Kansas City’s emerging leaders for roles including judges, CEOs, and nonprofit executives. Centurions is an unequaled training ground for future Kansas City leaders.

Learn more here. 

Black greek graduate chapters are for those that joined a greek organization while in college or for those that did not join in college but are still interested in joining after graduating. There are several chapters in the Kansas City area. 

• Alpha Phi Alpha, Beta Lambda

• Alpha Kappa Alpha, Beta Omega

• Alpha Kappa Alpha, Xi Tau Omega (Grandview)

• Kappa Alpha Psi, KC Alumni Chapter

• Omega Psi Phi, Beta Omega

• Delta Sigma Theta, KCMO Alumnae Chapter

• Delta Sigma Theta, KCK Alumnae Chapter

• Phi Beta Sigma, Alpha Delta Sigma

• Zeta Phi Beta, Alpha Epsilon Zeta

• Zeta Phi Beta, Upsilon Zeta Zeta (Grandview)

• Sigma Gamma Rho, Psi Sigma

• Iota Phi Theta, Gamma Iota Omega

The Surge Institute is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to educate and develop leaders of color who create transformative change for young people, their families and our broader communities.

Learn about Surge Academy in Kansas City here.

Brown Sugar Collective is a networking organization for women of color who are entrepreneurs, creatives, influencers, and those thinking about getting started. Our pillars are network, collaborate, empower, flourish and we do that through Labs, professional development workshops, community service, and member link-ups.

Learn more about membership here. 

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KCADC is the top resource for relocating businesses and talent to the greater Kansas City area. Check out their lists of professional organizations.

• Networking

• Young Professionals

Connext is a group of volunteer leaders that promote the recruitment, development and retention of emerging professionals in the nonprofit sector to support and enhance a strong, dynamic nonprofit community. We offer emerging nonprofit leaders the assistance they need as individuals and as a group to realize their full potential.

Learn more here. 

There are many membership-based Kansas City Professional Associations & Organizations that serve the interests of professionals in a given industry or occupation. Check out some for specific industries below.

• AIA KC - Architecture

• AMA KC - Marketing

• EBPA KC - Employee Benefits

• FEI KC - Finance

• FPAKC - Financial Planning

• IMPA GKC - Human Resources

• KCA - Contractors

• KC DAMA - Data Management

• KCSAE - Association Executives

• KCMBA - Law/Legal

• NAAAP KC - Asian American Leaders

• PMI KC - Project Management

• SHRM KC - Human Resource Management

• SMPS KC - Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Marketing

Rotary International is a global network of more than1.2 million members who believe that great things happen when dedicated minds come together. We are community and business leaders representing different professions, experiences, and perspectives but with a shared desire to connect with others to address the challenges affecting our community and communities around the world.

Learn more here.

Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs.

Learn more and find a club here.