Environmental Sustainability and the St. Louis Region Report

Environmental Sustainability and the St. Louis Region Report

Across the public, private, citizen and nonprofit sectors, a revitalized environmental movement is gaining momentum. And, the nonprofit sector has witnessed a large increase in the number of organizations dedicated to protecting the environment, as well as an increase in private philanthropic funding of environmental issues. Read more about the newly launched Environmental Funders Report. [more...]

Tight Economy Loosened by Charitable Bequests

Tight Economy Loosened by Charitable Bequests

In today’s uncertain economy, many nonprofits are turning to charitable bequests and other estate planning tools in hopes of securing a more stable future.

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    The Center has compiled resources and information about grantmaking in an economic downturn.
  • Capital Campaign
    Report of current and potential major fundraising campaigns in the region.
  • The Social and Economic Value of Private and Community Foundations
    Study produced by The Philanthropy Collaborative, Robert J. Shapiro, Ph.D. and Aparna Mathur, Ph.D. on the social and economic effectiveness of philanthropic activities. This study analyzes and estimates the general economic or welfare benefits generated by the work of these foundations. The analysis finds that the grants and other operations of foundations generate very large economic returns.

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