Nonprofit Resources

Thank you for visiting Philanthropy Missouri's Nonprofit Resources page! To be added to our nonprofit email list, please send your contact information to info@philmo.org.

Please note Philanthropy Missouri is not a grantmaker. Our organization does not provide grants, nor do we match funders and grant seekers. However, we often partner with a range of other sector organizations, including nonprofit intermediaries, to offer skills-based programs and best practices resources to nonprofit organizations.

As Philanthropy Missouri grows into its statewide role, we welcome assistance updating this Nonprofit Resource Page to reflect current resources available across the state. If you see a missing resource, please email us details at info@philmo.org.

Nonprofit Intermediary and Membership Organizations

• Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) is an international, member-based group that empowers individuals and organizations to practice ethical fundraising through professional education, networking, research, and advocacy.   
  • AFP Greater Kansas City Chapter 
  • AFP Missouri Ozark Region Chapter
  • AFP St. Louis Chapter
• Network for Strong Communities (NSC) provides capacity building, programs and services and resources that strengthen Missouri and Southern Illinois nonprofits.
• Nonprofit Connect links the nonprofit community serving Kansas City to education, networking, and resources, including Career Center and  Connext: Emerging Nonprofit Leaders (formerly YNPN).
• Nonprofit Leadership Alliance is a Kansas City-based credentialing and leadership training organization that strengthens the social sector with a talented, prepared workforce. 
• (Inactive) Nonprofit Missouri (NPMO) provides a collective voice to unite, strengthen and advance the nonprofit sector in Missouri.
• Young Nonprofit Professionals Network St. Louis (YNPN St. Louis) connects and cultivates the next generation of nonprofit leaders and offers a variety of regular professional development and networking opportunities for young people in the social sector. 

Community Resources

• St. Louis Public Library’s Grants and Foundation Center provides free access to online, searchable grants databases, offering timely, comprehensive information on grants and grantmakers. Assistance is available by appointment and on a drop-in basis. 

  • Contact: Lisa Thorp (lthorp@slpl.org; 314.539.0357)

• Springfield-Green County Library District's Funding & Nonprofits Research provides access, with a valid library card, to demographic research, Foundation Center Directory, Guidestar, and more. Research guides on The Basics of Grant Writing and Grant Research on the Internet are also available. 

• Kansas City Public Library's Business & Nonprofit Resources provides resources for establishing a nonprofit, grant research, grant writing, and Legal GPS. 

  • Contact: Hadiza Sa-Aadu, Small Business Engagement Specialist (contact form, 816.701.3659)

Philanthropy Missouri Events of Interest

• Educational Programs:PhilMO is exploring additional program models to help build meaningful connections between funders and nonprofits in Missouri, such as Being a Future-Focused Leader in Spring 2023. As we grow in this space, we welcome your input at info@philmo.org and invite you to keep an eye on our calendar of events.
  • [NEW] St. Louis Funder First Fridays Pilot Program: June 7, 2024 | August 2, 2024 |  September 6, 2024 | November 1, 2024 | December 6, 2024
• Cross-Sector After Hours Networking Events: In partnership with a number of regional intermediaries, Philanthropy Missouri annually co-sponsors social networking opportunities for grantmakers and nonprofit colleagues to convene and build cross-sector relationships. 
  • 2024 St. Louis Party to Enhance Equity in Philanthropy (PEEP)
  • 2023 St. Louis Summer Party to Enhance Equity in Philanthropy  (PEEP)
  • 2021 Party to Enhance Equity in Philanthropy (PEEP)
  • 2020 Beverages to Enhance Equity in Relationships (BEER)
  • 2019 Cross-Sector Philanthropy After Hours

Philanthropy Missouri Publications & Tools of Interest

• St. Louis Regional Collaborations Directory: The Collaborations Directory is a catalog of the cross-sector collaborative efforts that connect and serve the St. Louis region. This free tool is intended to foster knowledge-sharing and provide context as potential partners contemplate opportunities to work together. The Directory is available in two formats: a printed PDF version and an interactive online counterpart, with the added benefit of sortable data. More information about the directory can be accessed here.
• Missouri Common Grant Application: The Missouri Common Grant Application (CGA) Version 2.0 allows grantmakers and grantseekers to work from a common set of questions and definitions that reinforce solid nonprofit practices. Grantmakers who accept the CGA will host this form on their respective websites; some grantmakers may have modified versions of the CGA. Please keep in mind that every grantmaker has different guidelines and priorities, as well as deadlines and timetables. Any funder that has agreed to accept a CGA form may request additional information at any stage in the proposal process. Learn more here.
• Major Campaign Report (formerly Capital Campaign Report): Philanthropy Missouri produces an overview of the St. Louis market for capital and endowment campaigns. These trends are significant for nonprofits considering launching a campaign, for grantmakers who fund capital and endowment projects, and for consultants and those who work with nonprofits in helping identify needs and resources in the community. A public version, with confidential information redacted, is available for purchase. Learn more here.