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Shape the Future of PhilMO

April 21, 2026

All Members and Non-Member MO Funders are invited to consider PhilMO leadership opportunities on the Board, Committees and Networks. Submit…

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Build Missouri Health Presents at PEAK2026

April 16, 2026

Jasmine Hall Ratliff from Build Missouri Health presented at PEAK2026 in St. Louis. The conference elevated PEAK members spearheading innovations…

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St. Louis Magazine Honors PhilMO

March 18, 2026

St. Louis Magazine Honors PhilMO We celebrate PhilMO Members included in St. Louis Magazine’s Business 500! Michelle Miller, PhilMO CEO, was honored as…

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Kauffman Helps Launch Data Intelligence Dashboard

March 5, 2026

Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation’s Collective Impact Grant helped jump-start KC TechBridge’s new Data Intelligence Dashboard, a public resource that illuminates tech job…

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When Love Calls, Philanthropy Must Answer

February 4, 2026

When Love Calls, Philanthropy Must Answer   Love may not be the first sentiment that comes to mind when considering…

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2026 High Impact Giving Toolkit

January 12, 2026

2026 High Impact Giving Toolkit High impact philanthropy is the practice of intentionally using private resources to serve the public…

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Congressional Philanthropy Caucus Relaunches

December 22, 2025

The Congressional Philanthropy Caucus has officially relaunched thanks to bipartisan leadership and the United Philanthropy Forum. The Caucus reestablishes a…

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2026 Rural Philanthropy Summit: Celebrating Innovation

December 4, 2025

2026 Rural Philanthropy Summit: Celebrating Innovation The Community Foundation of the Ozarks and PhilMO invite you to celebrate innovation at…

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America’s Population is Rapidly Aging. Can Philanthropy Keep Up?

October 30, 2025

America’s Population is Rapidly Aging. Can Philanthropy Keep Up? Americans today are living longer and having fewer babies, shifting the…

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2026 World Cup

October 16, 2025

Kansas City is one of 11 U.S. cities hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup next summer. This event promises remarkable opportunities –…

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