Tuesday, April 25 at the Oasis Convention Center in Springfield
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks and Philanthropy Missouri are excited to present Missouri’s first statewide Rural Philanthropy Summit: Philanthropy’s Role in Strengthening Rural Missouri. Join your philanthropic peers and others interested in ensuring a thriving rural Missouri.
Featured Speakers
During this day of connection and learning, hear from rural experts and seasoned practitioners on timely topics, including:
- Rural Philanthropy in this Cultural Moment with Tony Pipa, Senior Fellow — Global Economy and Development at the Center for Sustainable Development, Brookings Institution
- Rural Missouri Capacity Assessment with Caitlin Cain, Vice President and Rural LISC Director, LISC
- Philanthropy's Role in Regional Economic Development with Kim Davis, Senior Advisor — Home Region Program, Walton Family Foundation
Breakout Sessions
Also, enjoy two of the following breakout sessions that will explore philanthropy’s role in:
- Capturing Transformational Gifts — Transfer of Wealth Report, Alliance of Missouri Community Foundations
- Advancing Digital Equity Ecosystems in Rural Communities
- Getting Federal Dollars to Rural Communities
- Advancing Disability Access and Inclusion in Rural Communities
Also During the Summit
The CFO will present the annual Affiliate of the Year Awards, Board Members of Excellence, the Stanley Ball Award and the Fred Lemons Achievement Award. Find the full agenda for the Rural Philanthropy Summit below.
The deadline for registrations to the Rural Philanthropy Summit was Tuesday, April 18.
Rural Philanthropy Summit Agenda
- 7:45 a.m.: Registration Begins
- 8 a.m.: Networking Breakfast
- 8:30 a.m.: Welcome & Opening Remarks
- 8:45 a.m.: Plenary Presentation: “Rural Philanthropy: Opportunities in this Cultural Moment”
- Presented by Tony Pipa, Senior Fellow — Global Economy and Development at the Center for Sustainable Development, Brookings Institution
- 9:45 a.m.: Plenary Presentation: “Rural Missouri Capacity Assessment”
- Presented by Caitlin Cain, Vice President and Rural LISC Director, LISC
- 10:30 a.m.: Plenary Presentation: “Philanthropy’s Role in Regional Economic Development”
- Presented by Kim Davis, Senior Advisor — Home Region Program, Walton Family Foundation
- 11:15 a.m.: Table Topics
- Noon: Lunch with a panel discussion of Missouri Funder Collaboratives
- 1:15 p.m.: Concurrent Breakout Sessions (attendees will have the opportunity to attend two breakout sessions)
- “Philanthropy’s Role in Capturing Transformational Gifts”
- “Philanthropy’s Role in Advancing Digital Equity Ecosystems”
- “Philanthropy’s Role in Getting Federal Dollars to Rural”
- “Philanthropy’s Role in Advancing Disability Inclusion in Rural Communities”
- 2:55 p.m.: What’s Next for Rural Missouri?
- 3:15 p.m.: CFO Affiliate Awards and Recognition
- 3:45 p.m.: Closing Remarks
