"Equity" Is 2015 St. Louis Philanthropic Landscape Theme

The Rome Group's annual Philanthropic Landscape event is an important part of each summer for many people involved in the Third Sector economy in the St. Louis region-- an opportunity for newsgathering, networking and inspiration.  The nonprofit consultancy has organized this year's July 16  gathering at Washington University's Edison Theater around the timely theme "Enhancing Mission Through Equity and Inclusion." Keynote speakers will be Susan Batten, from ABFE: A Philanthropic Partnership for Black Communities and Paula Dressen, from JustPartners Inc.. In addition to a panel of local leaders, the event will include a report on this year's Rome Group information survey of local nonprofits. The event is free but registration is required.
More information & Register Here.

Philanthropic Landscape 2014: Data Tools

Finding and analyzing philanthropic data was the main topic at yesterday's St. Louis Philanthropic Landscape event, organized by the Rome Group with sponsorship from the Gateway Center for Giving and the Community Foundation of Greater St. Louis.  Along with fundraising data from their annual survey of local givers and nonprofits, the Rome Group's website now offers links to its recommended Data Tools here. 
And, for thoughtful monthly news about the St. Louis Philanthropic world, be sure to subscribe to Insights the Group's free e-newsletter.

Annual NPML Fundraising Institute 2014

Take a look here at the terrific lineup of six sessions over four days at UMSL's Nonprofit Management & Leadership Program's Fundraising Institute June 16-19. This year's expert teaching staff: Brad Smith, Justine Craig-Meyer, Wendy Dyer, Karen Cassidy, Jan Rasmussen, Amy Rome and Ellen Howe. Topics cover a multitude of fundraising considerations. Cost is$350 for all six sessions or sign-up for individual classes.