Become a Tastemaker

Support The Children's Place by Joining the 2025 Class of Tastemakers

The Children’s Place is seeking 20 individuals or duos to act as the faces of Taste at The Place, our crowd-favorite, happy hour fundraising event. Taste at The Place brings together dozens of local businesses, including food and beverage vendors, to help raise critical funds to support Kansas City’s specialized trauma treatment center for children. As a Tastemaker, you will get to lead the party, celebrate with friends and family, and make a major impact in the lives of children and families in Kansas City.

The Children's Place will provide Tastemakers with:

A marketing package complete with graphics and templates for social media posts and emails asking your networks to support your Tastemaker campaign with a donation
A pre-built peer-to-peer fundraising page
Opportunities to mingle with other local charitable movers & shakers
Engagement opportunities with The Children’s Place, including a fun volunteer experience interacting with the children we serve

Tastemakers will:

Set a $2,500 fundraising goal via their peer-to-peer fundraising page
Share information about Taste at The Place and fundraising to their networks
Attend a happy hour and marketing photoshoot at The Children’s Place
Attend Taste at The Place on Thursday, September 25th from 5-8 p.m. and sign up for a volunteer shift during the event as a special guest bartender

A Note on Fundraising:

Tastemakers will receive a pre-built peer-to-peer fundraising page. Each page will start with a fundraising goal of $2,500. The top fundraiser will be recognized at Taste at The Place, our annual Gratitude Bruncheon and will receive a prize! Anyone who donates $60 or more to a Tastemaker’s campaign can claim a free ticket to Taste at the Place