Associate Membership Application

Thank you for your interest in joining Philanthropy Missouri as an Associate Member. You may apply at any time during the year. Once submitted, your application will be reviewed for approval by the PhilMO Engagement Committee, and then we will contact you with further instructions.

About Philanthropy Missouri

Founded in 1970, Philanthropy Missouri (PhilMO) is Missouri's premier philanthropy-serving organization, a statewide membership association of funders and philanthropic partners.

Vision: We envision a thriving and equitable Missouri, served by a collaborative, purpose-driven, and effective philanthropic sector.

Mission: To equip, connect, and energize our Members and partners for thoughtful action and greater impact.

Values:

Belonging – We cultivate relationships and build community where individuals and institutions are understood, respected, and invited to contribute.
Courageous Leadership – We inspire the sector to challenge norms and mobilize resources to advance opportunities to thrive in Missouri.
Equity – We believe identity should not predict outcomes for Missourians and use that lens to share our work and influence philanthropic practices.
Impact – We create an environment of share learning to forward a strategic, collaborative, and equitable philanthropic sector.

Terms of Membership

Membership Eligibility

Associate Members are those for whom the majority of their business activity is providing services in support of effective grantmaking and nonprofit service delivery. The Associate Member organization, or their designated representative, must spend more than 50% of their time serving the sector.

These services include but are not limited to:
• Evaluation and services for grantmakers and nonprofits
• Strategic planning for grantmakers and nonprofits
• Advising clients about best practices in philanthropic giving
• Financial management or financing for grantmakers and nonprofits

Disqualifying factors include but are not limited to vendors who provide or sell products to grantmakers and nonprofits.

Final approval of applicant Members is made by the Philanthropy Missouri Engagement Committee and is based on the applicant's fit with the eligibility criteria stated above. Philanthropy Missouri does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other legally protected characteristics.

Conditions of Membership

In being considered for membership, an organization must indicate willingness to:

• Complete the attached application;
• State how the professional services provided support/enhance effective charitable giving;
• Agree not to usemembership to solicit* donations or business;
• Commit to equal opportunity practices in hiring;
• Pay the annual membership fee when invoiced at the time of application and annually
thereafter, when billed.

*Solicitation includes but is not limited to use of the Member Directory and contacts to promote and/or make a direct ask for business or funding, and/or engaging in those types of activities in person during Philanthropy Missouri events and programs. Note that if Members feel solicitation has occurred, we reserve the right to revoke membership with no refund of membership dues

Associate Member Benefits

Membership in Philanthropy Missouri ensures you aren't left alone in your work. PhilMO Members Are:

EQUIPPED

Access curated resources on the latest data, community concerns, philanthropic trends, and innovative approaches.

CONNECTED

Cultivate relationships and build community during networking programs.

Exchange knowledge and experiences with your peers that support you personally and professionally.

ENERGIZED

Use your learning and connections to more confidently navigate an evolving philanthropic landscape.

Grow in courageous leadership as you advance opportunities for all Missourians to thrive.

PhilMO is where philanthropic leaders belong; we can make a bigger impact together.

Associate Membership Application

Fields marked with an * are required.

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Supplementary Information
To help Philanthropy Missouri better serve your needs, please provide the following items with your application:

Client List

20MB max

Marketing Brochure or List of Services

20MB max

Annual Member Contribution

Membership dues are $500 annually for Associate Membership.

Once your application is approved, you will receive an electronic invoice. Dues must be received in order to receive Member benefits.

Dues Plus Opportunity: Optional additional grant funding you would like to provide, beyond annual dues, to support PhilMO. Philanthropy Missouri is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN: 43-0953940

Please list the amount to be invoiced upon approval:

Contact Information
Your membership covers participation for all your staff. If your membership is approved, we will ask you to provide us with a list of additional people affiliated with your organization who are authorized to utilize your membership benefits, receive our communications, and access the Members-only sections of our website.

Primary Contact *

Serves as the voting Member for your organization's membership and is the main representative in the Member Directory. They may also serve as the billing liaison. Please include the primary contact's name, title, email address, and phone number below.

Administrative Contact

Has privileges to manage the organization's Member Directory profile, including updating the organization profile and affiliated contacts. Please include the administrative contact's name, title, email address, and phone number below or leave it blank if the information is the same as the primary contact.

Billing Contact

Receives annual dues renewal packets. Please include the billing contact's name, title, email address, and phone number below or leave it blank if the information is the same as the primary or administrative contact.