RESOURCE CENTER

“The only thing that is constant is change,” Heraclitus famously said. We are seeing major shifts in our community and philanthropic organizations that reflect the significant changes happening in our world. Our community nonprofits are feeling the radical societal changes more than anyone else as they operate on the frontlines. As funders, we must keep up as it is vital for the health and wellbeing of nonprofit organizations everywhere. Here is our starter list. This is a living, collaborative space so feel free to reach out with resource suggestions! Contact Us!

 Philanthropy - In the Know

What is Intersectionality? – Keep intersectionality in mind as you discern the greatest needs in our community

Other Ways to Donate – Ideas for planning a strategic approach to your philanthropic goals

A Case for General Operating Support – Why General Operating Support should be considered by grantors

Gifts that Give Back – A list of shops and organizations that sell retail items to benefit their employees and the larger community

Giving Something Other than Dollars – Ideas about giving back without breaking the bank

 Collective Giving

Research on Collective Giving – the coming together to jointly fund social change. Learn about scaling up your impact and networking with others on building community solutions.

Philanos – What is Collective Giving? Collective giving is rapidly growing, grassroots, philanthropic movement that empowers people to join together, invest their financial resources, and strengthen their communities or causes. Learn more about this movement on the Philanos website. Learn More

Philanthropy Together The mission at Philanthropy Together is to democratize and diversify philanthropy through the power of collective giving. We envision a world full of passionate, empowered, diverse individuals giving collectively and intentionally to create the world they want to see. Learn More

TED Talk Video “Your Invitation to Disrupt Philanthropy” presented by Philanthropy Together Chief Executive Officer Sara Lomelin Learn More

Tools For Nonprofits

The National Council of Nonprofits (Council of Nonprofits)– is a trusted resource and proven advocate for America’s charitable nonprofits.

Missouri Common Grant Application 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.

Network for Strong Communities Grant Application Training This St. Louis nonprofit specializes in training nonprofits on grant writing, capacity building, board training and much more.

Discovering our St. Louis Community Needs

Forward through Ferguson Forward Through Ferguson is an anti-racist systems change organization working to transform the St. Louis region and the nation towards Racial Equity. You can view the 2023 and the 2024 Impact Reports, learn more about their mission, and see ways to get involved. Learn More

The Missouri Foundation for Health Nonpartisan Research– They publish nonpartisan research and analysis that informs decisions on topics such as Missouri Medicaid, health equity, federal health reform, policy options and funding allocated to health disparities in Missouri.

Associated Press Article - Black-led nonprofits didn’t see the lasting funding boosts promised after 2020’s racial reckoning. Published April 7, 2026.