Kaleidoscope Park Foundation to host funder's gathering focused on strengthening nonprofits

FRISCO, Texas (October 20, 2026) – The Center for Nonprofit Management (CNM) and Kaleidoscope Park Foundation will host a Funders Gathering on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 9 a.m., bringing together community investors, philanthropic leaders, and changemakers for a strategic conversation about the future of the nonprofit sector in Collin County.

The gathering will provide an opportunity for funders to hear firsthand insights from CNM’s work with hundreds of nonprofit organizations across North Texas while sharing their own perspectives on emerging community needs, funding priorities, and opportunities for greater impact. Participants will explore ways to strengthen collaboration and ensure nonprofit organizations have the resources and capacity needed to serve one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions.

“Nonprofits are addressing some of our community’s most pressing needs, and meaningful change happens when organizations, funders, and community leaders come together to share knowledge and align resources,” said Shawn Jackson, Executive Director of the Kaleidoscope Park Foundation. “This gathering is designed to foster dialogue that helps strengthen the entire nonprofit ecosystem in Collin County.”

CNM works alongside nonprofit organizations throughout North Texas, providing training, consulting, and resources that help organizations build capacity and increase their impact. The Funders Gathering reflects the organization’s commitment to understanding the challenges and opportunities facing the sector while creating space for collaborative problem-solving.

Hosted in partnership with Kaleidoscope Park Foundation, the event will encourage thoughtful discussion around community investment, nonprofit sustainability, and strategies for supporting organizations that are meeting the needs of growing and diverse communities across Collin County.

Event Details
Funders Gathering
Date: October 29, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Kaleidoscope Park’s Community Stage 6635 Warren Parkway Frisco, Texas 75034

ABOUT THE CENTER FOR NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT Serving North Texas for more than 50 years, CNM provides leadership development, consulting, data and evaluation services, and capacity-building resources that help mission-driven organizations grow stronger, stay sustainable, and better serve those who rely on them. Through training, partnership, and evidence-based practices, CNM works alongside nonprofit leaders and philanthropists to build thriving organizations and stronger communities.

ABOUT KALEIDOSCOPE PARK Kaleidoscope Park is a premier nonprofit public park and cultural destination dedicated to enriching lives through free, year-round programming that inspires connection, creativity, and community. The Park features live music and performances, cultural celebrations, family activities, wellness programs, public art, gardens, and community events designed to engage visitors of all ages and backgrounds. With iconic architecture, interactive gathering spaces, a children's play area, dog park, performance lawn, outdoor workspaces, and beautifully landscaped plazas and promenades, Kaleidoscope Park serves as a vibrant hub where North Texans come together to learn, play, and connect. Supported by generous donors, sponsors, and community partners, the Park welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors each year while fostering an inclusive and accessible experience for all. Learn more at kaleidoscopepark.org.

ABOUT THE KALEIDOSCOPE PARK FOUNDATION Kaleidoscope Park Foundation is a nonprofit public-private partnership between Communities Foundation of Texas and the City of Frisco. The Foundation’s mission is to thoughtfully engage the diverse and rapidly growing communities of North Texas through free public arts and culture programming that is genuine, inclusive, and accessible. Operating as a Foundation supported by private donations, financial support for development, operations, and programming is always welcome.

ABOUT COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF TEXAS The mission of  Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) is to improve the lives of all people in our community by investing in their health, wealth, living, and learning. With a vision of building thriving communities for all, CFT works locally and across the state with many individuals, families, companies, foundations, and nonprofits through a variety of charitable funds and strategic grantmaking initiatives. CFT professionally manages more than 1,300 charitable funds and has awarded more than $3 billion in grants since its founding in 1953.   

Communities Foundation is committed to serving and understanding donor needs, expertly handling complex gifts, wisely managing charitable funds, and leveraging its community knowledge to increase charitable impact, in addition to powering several initiatives including the W. W. Caruth, Jr. Fund at CFT, CFT’s Center for Business Impact, Educate Texas at CFT, GiveWisely, and CFT’s North Texas Giving Day. CFT’s North Texas Giving Day raised $78 million in 2025 to help over 3,000 North Texas nonprofits. Learn more at CFTexas.org. 

ABOUT HALL PARK A pioneering development in Frisco since the mid-1990s, HALL Park today encompasses 2.2 million square feet of office and retail space throughout 15 buildings. One-third of the park is dedicated to green space and includes three miles of walking trails, over 200 works of art including the Texas Sculpture Garden, the largest private collection of contemporary Texas sculpture made available to the public. In October 2021, its developer, HALL Group, commenced construction on the first phase of its new masterplan development that will evolve HALL Park into a dynamic mixed-use community. Upon completion, the full masterplan–anticipated to span 15-20 years of development–will encompass approximately 9.5 million square feet of usable mixed-use space, including residential, with a projected value of around $7 billion. Learn more at hallpark.com.