2016 Responsive Grants Conference Call for Prospective Grantees Thursday, February 4, 2016 – 10:00 a.m.

Agenda Welcome Overview of St. Louis Philanthropic Organization and strategic planning highlights Review 2016 Responsive Grants Program and Application

History Began in 1984 as a result of a lawsuit Currently governed by a ten-member Board of Directors Allocated over $7,101,998 since 1984

2016 Strategic Planning Highlights New Mission Statement New Guiding Principles Expanded Grantmaking Priorities Staff Addition

Mission Statement “The St. Louis Philanthropic Organization, Inc. provides funding and capacity building to nonprofits organizations whose programs and services advance the quality of life for St. Louis City Residents.”

Guiding Principles Impact Focused Community Oriented Commitment Accountability Equity Respect

Promotion of Equity “When one can no longer predict advantage or disadvantage based on race/ethnicity, gender and gender identity, or ability” Joint Affinity Group Equity vs. Equality  Equity - Fairness or Access to Same Opportunities  Equality - Sameness or Giving Everyone the Same

Promotion of Equity

Expanded Grantmaking Priorities Responsive Grants up to $10,000 Multi-year Initiative with an initial focus on Children and Youth Well-being Capacity Building for Nonprofits

2016 Strategic Initiatives Implement Expanded Grantmaking Priorities New Graphic Identity Facility and Infrastructure Needs

Any Questions Thus Far?

2016 Responsive Grants Up to $10,000 Programs and Services that support City Residents Restrictions (e.g., individuals, research, endowments, annual appeals or fundraising events, debt reduction, political campaigns) Programs and Services that Promote Equity Contingency Grant Request

Important Dates The original and two copies of the application and one copy of the required attachments are due to the SLPO office on or before February 16, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. Organizations will be notified about the status of their application in May Grant payments will be disbursed before June 30, 2016.

2016 Application and Process Revised Application 1.Promotion of Equity 2.Contingency Grant Request Submission of Application and Required Documentation Revised Reporting Form SLPO Staff Support and Office Hours