PhilMO Networks
As a membership organization committed to excellent service, Philanthropy Missouri (PhilMO) provides opportunities for networking and professional development across our statewide membership. In addition, we recognize the value of providing customized offerings for smaller groups - or Networks - within the PhilMO membership.
PhilMO Networks (formerly "Peer Communities" and "Affinity Groups") are designed to increase connectivity and provide unique learning opportunities among groups of PhilMO members who:
- Are similar by funder type, funding interest, geographic location, or personal or organizational identity.
- Convene at least two times per year and intend to meet every year.
- May also receive customized services such as the opportunity to participate in an online Network discussion group or to receive a custom Network news brief.
- Are supported by PhilMO staff and Member-Advisors who partner with staff in shaping Network offerings.
Have questions or interested in creating a new PhilMO Network? Please contact our Vice President, Amy Wescott.
Funder Type
The Corporate Funder Network is a group of PhilMO Members who are corporate philanthropy professionals of all levels. The group offers networking and educational events and serves as a forum for Members to elevate best practices and share models of corporate contributions programs and other aspects of corporate citizenship and community relations.
Funding Interest
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The MO Public Policy & Advocacy Funder Network is a table for grantmakers with an active interest in how public policy and advocacy can advance a more equitable, thriving Missouri. Participants include PhilMO Members and non-Member funders who invest in Missouri. The Network’s Learning & Action model allows for all participants to learn while opting in or out of action efforts based on interest, capacity, and/or structure. To join this network, email Michelle Miller.
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Grantmakers who are interested in supporting early childhood initiatives explore best practices, learn from cutting-edge research, and access advocacy tools. Group meetings provide opportunities for grantmakers in this funding space to identify peers, share information, and collaborate with each other.
Geography
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The SWMO Funder Network is a group of PhilMO Members who fund in southwest Missouri. The SWMO Funder Network exists to deepen our connectivity, learning, and collaborative impact, especially related to implementing effective grantmaking practice and identifying innovative solutions to key needs in southwest Missouri
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Identity Based
The Executive Network is a group of PhilMO Members who are executive directors, CEOs, presidents, or senior corporate funder leads. This Network gathers regularly to support shared learning, problem-solving, and collaboration. Contact Michelle Miller for more information.
Funders of Color Network-This Network holds space for grantmaking professionals who identify as people of color. This group gathers periodically to build community, problem solve, and collaborate. All funders of color are welcome (you do not need to be a PhilMO Member); development professionals are not eligible. Contact Michelle Miller for more information.
Program Staff Network-This Network is a group of PhilMO Members whose roles are to design and/or deploy grantmaking programs and initiatives. This group gathers regularly to support networking, shared learning, and problem solving. Contact Michelle Miller for more information.