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2026 World Cup
Kansas City is one of 11 U.S. cities hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup next summer. This event promises remarkable opportunities — and can bring harm, particularly to already vulnerable community members. PhilMO is in communication with peers in host communities to offer related resources. We welcome your recommendations and introductions for meaningful content and collaboration possibilities.…
Read MoreStrengthening Corporate Giving & Navigating the 1% Corporate Floor
Navigating the 1% Corporate Floor Learn how corporate philanthropy is navigating new federal laws enacted this summer. Designed with Corporate (or policy-minded) grantmakers in mind, though all PhilMO Members or MO non-Member MO funders may attend. Read More Categories Member News PhilMO Announcements PhilMO Insights Sector News Archives Archives Select Month October 2025 September 2025…
Read MoreStronger Together: A Central MO Funders Forum
Stronger Together: A Central MO Funders Forum Philanthropy Missouri and the Boone County Community Services Department invite all Central Missouri grantmakers to Stronger Together: A Central Missouri Funders Forum on Wednesday, October 22. Read More Categories Member News PhilMO Announcements PhilMO Insights Sector News Archives Archives Select Month October 2025 September 2025 August 2025 February 2025 October…
Read MoreState of Nonprofits 2025: What Funders Need to Know
State of Nonprofits 2025: What Funders Need to Know In CEP’s third annual State of Nonprofits report, nonprofits report difficulty pursuing their missions in a complex environment shaped by the current political climate and future economic uncertainty. Read the full report. Categories Member News PhilMO Announcements PhilMO Insights Sector News Archives Archives Select Month October…
Read More2025 National Giving Trends
2025 National Giving Trends Greater Kansas City Community Foundation offers an analysis of key trends highlighted in Giving USA’s 2025 report on national philanthropic trends. Read the summary here. To request selections from the reports, contact research@philmo.org. Categories Member News PhilMO Announcements PhilMO Insights Sector News Archives Archives Select Month October 2025 September 2025 August 2025 February 2025 October…
Read MoreFinal Report on ‘KC Strong Fund’
United Way of Greater Kansas City released a final report last month detailing recipients, donors, and process used behind the KC Strong Fund. More than 4,000 donors — ranging from individuals to large corporations — fueled the $2 million Fund which was established to aid recovery following the Chiefs Super Bowl parade and rally shooting. Twenty victims and…
Read MoreA New Way of Doing Business
The Corporate Racial Equity Alliance invites public feedback (through Oct. 31) on the draft Business Standards for 21st Century Leadership, developed through extensive research and input from over 500 stakeholders. The report is intended to facilitate public feedback on standards to promote and support the improved sustainability performance of U.S. businesses related to social issues, including advancing equity…
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