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 

Change the Way We Change the World: A New Approach to Risk, Learning, and Impact

Heather Hiscox

Heather Hiscox is a Frustrated Changemaker on a mission to change the way WE change the world. Heather is the founder and CEO of Pause for Change. The PAUSE method is a proven framework that helps changemakers address difficult challenges and pursue promising opportunities. These skills help organizations be certain about which solutions will create the greatest impact while using fewer resources and less time. Heather is the author of No More Status Quo: A Proven Framework to Change the Way We Change the World. Heather speaks at conferences and events about social impact (nonprofit, local government, and philanthropic) disruption and innovation, and has launched several ventures that benefit the social impact sector, connecting organizations to the training, skills, and resources they need to deepen their impact. 

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.