Community Impact Network

Join us on Friday, June 12 for our summer picnic! This is a space to unwind, connect and recharge together. Enjoy great food, participate in guided mindfulness sessions and leave feeling refreshed. Register with the link below!

https://forms.monday.com/forms/c4887ef9c5761e451e9dda18bdd37d66?r=use1

On May 14, we hosted the second session of our Nonprofit Sustainability Series, Bringing the Pieces Together.

RaiseUp Collaborative consultants Sarah Mellinger and Merideth Friedman shared strategies for developing strong, sustainable fundraising plans and strengthening nonprofit fundraising efforts.

Thank you to our speakers and everyone who joined us for a collaborative morning of learning, connection and shared growth in support of our nonprofit community. To read more about this session, click the link below!

https://stlci.net/news/second-session-of-nonprofit-sustainability-series-brings-the-fundraising-pieces-together/

🚨 DEADLINE REMINDER! 🚨
Planning a youth event in June? Funding is still available! 💰
📅 Deadline: May 7
👉 Apply the month before your event
We’re looking to fund nonprofit organizations to host safe, fun, and engaging events for youth in St. Louis County this summer 💙
✨ Event Ideas:
🎉 Block parties
🎨 Arts & creative activities
🎵 Social events
🧠 Health & wellness
🌱 Community projects
✔️ FREE for youth
✔️ Ages 14+ (priority)
✔️ Safe & supervised
✔️ Nonprofit organizations only
💡 Safe, engaging events give youth positive spaces to connect and help reduce risk of violence
👉 Apply here:
https://tinyurl.com/stlareavpc-youthevents
Need help planning? We’re here to support- please email [email protected] 🤝

Join the Community Impact Network for Part 2 of our Nonprofit Sustainability Series, Bringing the Pieces Together on Thursday, May 14!

Building on what we explored in Part 1, facilitators Merideth Friedman and Sarah Mellinger of RaiseUp Collaborative are back to help your organization craft a measurable, actionable fundraising plan that actually fits your budget.

This hands-on session will cover:
✅ Ethics in fundraising
✅ Cost-Per-Dollar Raised
✅ Donor Expectations

Whether you lead development or support your organization's fundraising strategy, you'll leave with a real plan ready to put into action.

Date: Thursday, May 14
Time: Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. | Training: 9:00–11:00 a.m.
Location: Community Impact Network, 1623 Kienlen Ave, St. Louis, MO 63133

Spots are limited — RSVP today!

RSVP here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/f928bdb6b80db2e17185d060c0dd6777?r=use1