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Cultures of Giving
This report explores current shifts within the philanthropy sector and showcases key learnings, best practices and successful models to promote and enhance philanthropy and giving among communities of color. Among these learnings, the report reveals several factors catalyzing the current evolution of philanthropy: - The face of philanthropy is rapidly changing to become as ethnically, culturally and socioeconomically diverse as our country's population.
- Collective power, action and resources exist within communities of color that conventional philanthropy has not fully recognized, embraced and partnered with to bring about change.
- Understanding and supporting this emerging area of philanthropy are becoming increasingly essential for any foundation, funder or donor who wants to drive social change.
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There are several blogs about philanthropy that you may enjoy following:
Root Cause
Philanthropy Journal's blog,
Inside Philanthropy
Guidestar blogs
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It's not too late! Plan to attend this Tuesday, February 7, 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Member and Guest Wine and Cheese Event, at the World Chess Hall of Fame, 4652 Maryland Avenue, 63108. Tour St. Louis' newest cultural institution! See two outstanding contemporary art and chess exhibits, here only through mid-February. Event is free but exclusive to members and their guests. Also receive 15% off your purchases in the Q Boutique that evening. RSVP to Melissa Jones at 314.223.2586 or jonesmelis@sbcglobal.net
. Come see this and other chess-inspired contemporary art pieces at our Wine and Cheese Event on February 7!
 Right: Starkly beautiful in its austere appearance and its unflinchingly straightforward concept, artist and longtime peace activist Yoko Ono's all-white chess set Play It by Trust marries the spare, geometric lines of Minimalism with the intimate, playful interactivity of the games produced by the members of Fluxus, an international avant-garde movement with which Ono was associated in the 1960s.
Spirit of St Louis Women's Fund invites you to Discover Our Community EXPLORING THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION on the St. Louis community Our second annual event delving into issues critical to the St Louis Region Wednesday, March 7, 2012 Edward Jones Headquarters Auditorium 12555 Manchester Rd St. Louis, MO 63131 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.
$25 tickets - please RSVP to Nancy Rodney, 314.607.7769 or nrodney@rosemann.com
SAVE THE DATE - SOS SURPASSES THE $1 MILLION DOLLAR MARK IN ITS TOTAL GIVING! 6th Annual Grants Celebration! Thursday, June 14, 2012, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Steinberg Hall on the campus of Washington University Members and Guests Welcome Come see your dollars at work! Attend the SOS Annual Meeting and celebrate your decisions and support for our community. |
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SOS Impact: Lydia's House
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 Lydia's House is the only transitional housing program in Eastern Missouri that is specifically for battered and abused women and their children and that offers immediate community. They have 36 confidentially located, fully furnished apartments where families can find refuge, safety, and support.
In addition to offering secure housing, Lydia's House provides each family with their own advocate to help guide them through the recovering process. Each family member is connected to supportive services and both individual and group experiences that will help them regain control of their lives while building resources necessary for not only surviving, but thriving, in the wake of violence.
SOS has provided Lydia's House with three grants totaling $45,000 in the 2007, 2008, and 2011 grant cycles. Learn more about Lydia's House by visiting their website. |
Over the last five years SOS has experienced continuous and steady growth, and this year we are celebrating a benchmark: over $1 million of giving to the St. Louis community.
We think this is a good time to assess our successes and identify areas that need attention. Because SOS is committed to its democratic process, we would like to hear from all of our members to help us improve the way we deliver our mission. In order to do this we have created a survey and would appreciate your feedback. Your candid and thoughtful survey responses will help us in our evaluation process.
The Survey Monkey should take you no more than fifteen minutes to complete. Any information you include will be managed confidentially. Your participation in this survey is very much appreciated.
You received a link on February 1 that was uniquely tied to your email address. Please check your email for the link and complete the survey by February 7.
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Previously SOS membership renewal letters were sent to an individual member on her particular anniversary date. Now, SOS will send membership renewal letters four times a year. A member will receive her renewal letter in the quarter which contains her anniversary date. This change will be cost effective, simplify administration, provide an opportunity for year-end gift planning, and maximize the grant funds available in each granting cycle.
The new procedure will not change the amount you owe or when you owe it. Going forward, you will receive a renewal letter one month prior to the quarter which includes your membership anniversary date.
For example, if your membership anniversary date is February 15, you are in the first quarterly cycle and you will receive a renewal notice in December (that is, prior to February). You may pay your renewal in December, January or February.
If you have any questions please contact Wendy Witte at wwitte@stlouisgives.org
or 314.588.8200, ext.140.
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Please click on the email address below to contact an SOS Board member:
Felice Joyce, President felice.joyce@gmail.com
Elaine Queathem, Interim Vice President and Website Committee Co-Chair equeathem@yahoo.com
, Secretary and Membership Committee Chair kfrost326@aol.com
Linda Finerty, Treasurer and Finance Review Committee Co-Chair logmelfin@sbcglobal.netTerry Bernstein terrybernstein7@gmail.com
Susan Block designingblock@aol.com
Leslie Corey, Impact Committee Chair lesliecorey@mac.com
Lynn Dole LDD620@aol.com
Gretta Forrester-Gaffney g4sterg@sbcglobal.netLaura Friedman, Grant-Making Committee Co-Chair lfriedman.stl@gmail.com
Linda Grayson, Grant-Making Committee Co-Chair graysonlc@aol.com
Laure Hullverson intdsgn7@aol.com
Meghan James mjames@argentcapital.com
Melissa Jones, Communications Committee Chair jonesmelis@sbcglobal.net
Parker McMillan, Website Committee Co-Chair pbmcmillan@gmail.com
Barbara Nikolychik bnikolychik@hmrisk.com
Lisa Nouss mslisy@aol.com
Dorte Probstein dortebp@hotmail.com
Nancy Rodney, Education Committee Chair nrodney@rosemann.com
Shelby Schagrin, Founder of SOS shelbyschagrin@yahoo.com
Mary Schoolman mary@e-m-i.org
Vicki Sheehan, Nominating Committee Chair and Immediate Past President of SOS vsheehan@sheehanproperties.com
Ann Sutter, Finance Review Committee Co-Chair asutter@midwestbankcentre.com
Gwen Wesley gbcwesley@sbcglobal.net
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The Spirit of St. Louis Women's Fund (SOS) strengthens the St. Louis community through informed, focused grantmaking by educating and inspiring women to engage in significant giving.
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