AUGUST INSIGHTS

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING THE 2025 PHILANTHROPIC LANDSCAPE!

Thank you to all who started their day at COCA for the 2025 Philanthropic Landscape. What a joy to be together with so many nonprofit friends who are “Meeting the Moment!”

If you were in attendance this morning, please take a few moments to fill out our Post-Event Survey so we can continue to improve your future Landscape experiences.

POST-EVENT SURVEY

It has been a privilege to serve the St. Louis nonprofit community for the past 30 years. To our nonprofit partners: The community is better because of you. Thank you for all you do.

How a Midlevel Program Can Boost Giving in a Time of Uncertainty

In times of uncertainty, midlevel donors can be your most reliable supporters. This article explains how building a strong midlevel giving program can deepen relationships and increase long-term revenue. A smart read for fundraisers looking to strengthen donor pipelines and boost giving stability.

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How to Bring Lapsed Donors Back to Your Nonprofit

Struggling to re-engage lapsed donors? This article shares practical, proven strategies to win them back, without starting from scratch. From personalized outreach to timing and messaging tips, it’s a helpful guide for strengthening donor relationships and boosting retention. Click here to read more.

FOCUS BoardBridge Applications Now Open

BoardBridge is an initiative of FOCUS St. Louis designed to help connect nonprofit organizations with potential board candidates through a matching process. The program offers nonprofits the opportunity to expand their leadership pipeline and connect with potential new board members. The program is currently offered at no cost for 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations and individuals interested in serving on boards, with matching rounds held in the spring and fall. Applications for both nonprofits and candidates are now open! Space is limited, and applications will close on Sept. 19, 2025, or earlier if capacity is reached. Click here to learn more and apply.

St. Louis County Children’s Service Fund Accepting Applications for 2026-2029 Core Funding Opportunity

The St. Louis County Children's Service Fund has announced that on Monday, September 8, 2025 they will begin accepting applications for the 2026-2029 Core Funding Opportunity. The Core Funding Opportunity was established in 2010 for organizations that align with their value of providing quality care to kids and families in St. Louis County. Interested applicants can attend informational meetings on Sept. 9 and Sept. 11 at Maryland Heights Community Center. Click here to learn more and register for informational sessions.

Small Business & Nonprofit Conference

St. Louis County Library is holding its annual Small Business and Nonprofit Conference on October 8 through October 10, 2025. The conference is three days packed with actionable strategies, game-changing insights, and valuable connections. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a small business owner, or a nonprofit leader, the sessions tailored to help you start, strengthen and grow. October 8th and 9th sessions are the Clark Family Branch. October 10th sessions are virtual. Details and registration links for the entire conference can be found here.

Spectrum Conference: Business NOT as Usual

Spectrum is the region’s premier conference for nonprofit marketing communications professionals. The day-long conference, brought to you by Nonprofit Marketers Network–STL, brings together a diverse group of professionals representing 90+ nonprofit organizations, marketing experts, and industry leaders. This year's conference on October 17, 2025 will focus on the many innovative ways that nonprofit marketing professionals think and work differently to accomplish their goals and move missions forward. Click here to register and learn more.

THINKSGIVING: A Day of Collaboration for a Lifetime of Impact

THINKSGIVING partners St. Louis nonprofits with teams from smart businesses for a day of creative problem-solving focused on the future. Mark your calendars for November 6, 2025. For more information, click here to learn more.

The Rome Group's book club offers a space for our team to explore books that inspire personal and professional growth.

This quarter, the TRG team is reading Strangers in the Land: Exclusion, Belonging, and the Epic Story of the Chinese in America by Michael Luo. The book traces the history of Chinese Americans from the Gold Rush through the mid-20th century, uncovering the brutality of mob attacks, the persistence of racism, and the restrictive legislation epitomized by the Chinese Exclusion Act. Sparked by Luo's own experience of racism, the book is both a sweeping history and a reflection on belonging in America.

Nonprofit Job Openings

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OPEN JOBS

The People Section

Congratulations to the following individuals who are starting new roles in the St. Louis nonprofit community.

Tommy Ahl, Development Coordinator, St. Louis Public Radio

Sara Berkbigler, Executive Director, Edwardsville Community Foundation

Maria Bradford, CFRE, Senior Director of Development,Classic 107.3/The Radio Arts Foundation

Denise Buck, CEO, IFM Community Medicine

Cynthia Danley, Director of Development, Jazz St. Louis

Peyton Davis, Development Manager, Empower Missouri

Amber Donnelly, Director of Development, Urban Sprouts Child Development Center

Courtney Dowdall, Director of Data & Accountability, Community Health Commission of Missouri

Lathon Ferguson, Vice President of Development, The Little Bit Foundation

Jeremiah Hathorn, President, 100 Black Men of Metropolitan St.Louis

Madeline Hauck, Program Coordinator, FOCUS St. Louis

David Hutchison, Chief Development Officer, St Louis Public Radio

Amar Jasarevic, Senior Lender, IFF

Chaney Jewell, Associate Director of Development - Membership, St. Louis Public Radio

Leslie Johnson Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, Area Resources for Community and Human Services

Veronica McDonnell, Senior Grants Manager, Duo Dogs

Ivana Moorhem, Senior Director of Corporate Relations, American Cancer Society

Marjorie Moore, Chief Executive Officer, AgeSmart Community Resources

Sara Newton, Chief Development Officer, Duo Dogs, Inc.

Ashley Saitta, Senior Director of Operations, Pedal the Cause

Mary Quandt, Executive Director, Missouri Appleseed

Kimberly Vuitel, Executive Director, World Affairs Council of St. Louis

Shelly Williams, Vice President of Impact and Community Engagement, The Little Bit Foundation

Reilly Woodson, Individual Giving Officer, St. Louis Zoo

Erin Wright, Manager, Community Engagement & Alumni Experience, FOCUS St. Louis

Did you get find your job on the career board?

As part of The Rome Group’s 30^th year celebration, we are collecting testimonials from friends and former clients to use on social media and our website. If you would like to share anything about the impact of The Rome Group on your career in the nonprofit sector, or something you learned from a TRG consultant, please click here.

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