Supporting Nonprofits: GiveSTL Day and the Power of Giving Back

Amelia Bond, the President and CEO of St. Louis Community Foundation, speaks about the work her organization does in the community, including tackling challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic and promoting philanthropy. She highlights their upcoming event, 'GiveSTL Day' which is a 24-hour online giving day taking place on May 6th, with a thousand nonprofits participating. The organization aims to surpass their previous $4.5 million fundraising record. In addition, Bond describes how the foundation aids donors and nonprofits, including advance giving and connection to grants and other benefits. Lastly, she explains the ongoing needs of mid-year nonprofits and how GiveSTL Day caters to those needs.[00:32] Introduction and Guest Welcome[00:54] Understanding the St. Louis Community Foundation[01:57] Challenges and Initiatives of the Foundation[03:23] Role of the Foundation in Philanthropy[05:27] Introduction to GiveSTL Day[05:53] Success of Previous GiveSTL Days[06:48] How Nonprofits Can Participate[10:36] Donation Process and Impact[11:51] Conclusion and Final RemarksThis is Season 4! For more episodes, go to stlintune.com#stlouiscommunityfoundation #notforprofit #nonprofit #givestlday