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2026 High Impact Giving Toolkit High impact philanthropy is the practice of intentionally using private resources to serve the public good. In other words, it’s philanthropy for social impact. Whether you have $10 or $1 million, high impact philanthropy is the part of your portfolio where you ask, “How can I do more good in…

The Congressional Philanthropy Caucus has officially relaunched thanks to bipartisan leadership and the United Philanthropy Forum. The Caucus reestablishes a dedicated venue for philanthropy and policymakers to work together on charitable giving, community investment, and the long-term health of the philanthropic ecosystem. Led by Representatives Blake Moore (R-UT) and Danny K. Davis (D-IL) of the…

America’s Population is Rapidly Aging. Can Philanthropy Keep Up? Americans today are living longer and having fewer babies, shifting the median age from 30 years old in 1980 to 38.9 years old in 2022 — the oldest it has ever been (Population Reference Bureau, 2024). Read more. Categories Member News PhilMO Announcements PhilMO Insights Sector…

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 January 2026 December 2025…

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 January 2026 December 2025 October 2025 September 2025 August…

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 January…

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…