Description

The 2026 Show-Me Philanthropy Statewide Conference & Annual Meeting is packed to the gills with ways to connect and collaborate with your fellow grantmaking peers. Join us for:

 Curated Information Tailored for Missouri Grantmakers

 Timely, Relevant, and Actionable Sector Learning

 Opportunities to Share & Amplify Promising Practices

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KEYNOTE PRESENTERS

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28 - AFTERNOON KEYNOTE 

Now Is the time for Future Thinking

Betsy Cohen, Philanthropic Futurist

FutureGood 

Betsy Cohen leverages her financial and organizational expertise as a Philanthropic Futurist working with advisory firm FutureGood. This builds on her prior expertise as a corporate futurist and her work in business, government and nonprofits. Betsy specializes in keynotes, workshops, briefings, board education and engagements that are a catalyst for more giving to causes that matter. 

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 - OPENING KEYNOTE

The Limits of Responsibility: Making Sound Decisions in Uncertain Times 

Suzan Song, MD, PhD

Suzan Song, MD, PhD, is a Harvard- and Stanford-trained psychiatrist and internationally recognized adviser working at the intersection of mental health, humanitarian crises, and public policy. Over more than two decades, her work has spanned clinical care, conflict-affected settings, and systems-level leadership, supporting individuals and institutions operating under sustained strain. Drawing on this experience, Dr. Song brings a grounded perspective on how trauma and prolonged uncertainty shape human behavior, and what helps people and systems recover over time. 

Audience & registration

PhilMO welcomes all PhilMO Members and any Funder or Grantmaker who invests in Missouri and is not yet a Member of Philanthropy Missouri to register to attend the Conference. Conference sessions have been curated to appeal to the entire grantmaking team - across roles and functions.

We kindly request that nonprofits or direct service organizations not register for this event. If you have a question about your eligibility, please contact info@philmo.org. 

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellation requests received by September 28, 2026, will receive a refund of the registration ticket price with processing fees deducted. Cancellation requests received after September 28 are not eligible for a refund though the registration may be transferred to another person within your organization. Contact info@philmo.org to request support. 

Sponsorship

Make a statement of leadership and shared commitment - to stronger practices, deeper collaboration, and a more thriving and equitable Missouri.

2026 Show-Me Philanthropy Statewide Conference Sponsorship>>

Reach out to Michelle or Chelsey at info@philmo.org to discuss your interests in supporting the Conference & PhilMO.