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At the Edge of Tomorrow: Guiding the Future of Philanthropy in Southwest Missouri

National reports are full of predictions about philanthropy's future. They describe a generational shift in wealth and leadership, the growth of donor-advised funds and new ways of giving, AI arriving in grantmaking, and community needs that look different than they did just a few years ago. 

But are those trends actually showing up in Southwest Missouri? And, if they are, who decides how we respond?

Join Philanthropy Missouri and funders from across the southwest region for a working conversation. We'll compare national trends with what we're seeing here at home, share notes in small groups, and then turn to an important conclusion: how the choices staff and boards make today shape what SWMO philanthropy looks like tomorrow.

This conversation is built for grantmaking staff, board members, and donors.

Whether you're active with PhilMO, used to be, or have never quite made the leap, we'd love to have you in the room.

Light breakfast and networking included. Participants will leave with PhilMO resources tied to each topic.

Save the Date

Last SWMO Funder Network Event in 2026:

Friday, December 11: SWMO People in Philanthropy (Location TBD; 11:00am-1:00pm)

To offer a location or sponsorship support for a SWMO People in Philanthropy luncheon or Philanthropy After Hours, please contact Sarah Moody at sarah@philmo.org.