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The People vs. Philanthropy Mock Trial
The Honorable “Judge” Adrian Molina, from Warm Cookies of the Revolution, presided over the People vs. Philanthropy trial during the 2026 Show-Me Philanthropy Statewide Conference & Annual Meeting in St. Louis, which offered many opportunities for Members and prospects to connect and collaborate with fellow grantmaking peers. Categories Member News Member Spotlight PhilMO Announcements PhilMO…
Read MorePhilMO Convenes KC Funders at First Coffee Chat
PhilMO held its first KC Funder Member Network Coffee Chat, “SNAP & Medicaid Cuts and the Strain on Health Equity,” on Oct. 8, at The DeBruce Foundation. Special thanks to the DeBruce team, including Jenn Alvarez and Tiffany Way, for their help. Categories Member News Member Spotlight PhilMO Announcements PhilMO Insights Sector News Uncategorized Archives…
Read MoreGrantmakers in Health Funder Collaboration Survey Report
In a moment defined by drastic cuts to health and social services, disappearing public health data, increasing costs of health care, and resurgent infectious diseases, funders must act with unprecedented urgency and scale to protect the most vulnerable and preserve hard-won health gains. Meeting this crisis demands deep, authentic engagement with communities, strong collaboration among…
Read MoreA Familiar Face Joins CFO’s Board of Directors
Former PhilMO staff member Amy Wescott has been named to the Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO) Board of Directors. She joins six new directors named to the board. Travis Liles, Forvis Mazars Private Client advisor, was also selected as an At-Large FY27 Executive Committee member. The new leadership joins at a time when CFO…
Read MoreThe 2026 TPI Study of the Philanthropic Conversation
The vast majority of high-net-worth (“HNW”) individuals give to charity and many feel that philanthropy is an important aspect of their wealth experience. Professional advisors (“advisors”) have the access and opportunity to influence the way their clients allocate their wealth and are therefore uniquely positioned to support their clients’ giving. At the same time, HNW…
Read MorePhilMO Members Join to Enhance Equity
PhilMO members and nonprofits joined together in the name of equity at the sixth Annual St. Louis PEEP, the Party to Enhance Equity in Philanthropy. PhilMO leaders Nikki Martínez, Grace Kyung, and Stephanie Herbers were among the 60+ who attended, and Members Build MO Health, Gladiator Consulting, and YouthBridge Community Foundation joined PhilMO for a panel discussion.…
Read MoreState of Nonprofits 2026
State of Nonprofits 2026 CEP’s “State of Nonprofits 2026” report, the fourth in CEP’s annual “State of Nonprofits” series, elevates the perspectives of nonprofit leaders and aims to provide a clearer understanding of the pressures they are facing and the steadfast ways they’re responding to mounting challenges. CEP’s goal is to inform both institutional and…
Read MoreFunder Network Kicks Off in Kansas City
Funder Network Kicks Off in Kansas City Marchel Alverson spearheaded a successful panel discussion and Network launch for funders in Kansas City on April 30 at Keystone CoLAB. The event, “From Donors to Data: Navigating the Future of Giving in the Age of AI,” brought together familiar faces and new local funders. Thank you to…
Read MoreShape the Future of PhilMO
All Members and Non-Member MO Funders are invited to consider PhilMO leadership opportunities on the Board, Committees and Networks. Submit your interest form by May 1, 2026, to info@philmo.org for consideration for the Board term 2027-2029. Committee interest forms are reviewed on a rolling basis. Categories Member News Member Spotlight PhilMO Announcements PhilMO Insights Sector…
Read MoreSt. Louis Magazine Honors PhilMO
St. Louis Magazine Honors PhilMO We celebrate PhilMO Members included in St. Louis Magazine’s Business 500! Michelle Miller, PhilMO CEO, was honored as an ecosystem builder. The Business 500 is an annual guide to some of the metro area’s most influential, impactful, and innovative leaders. PhilMO Members celebrated include: Kelvin Adams (St. Louis Community Foundation); Karen Branding (Regional Business Council); Barbara Carswell (YouthBridge Community…
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