Let's Build Hope

06/02/2026

The summer is a great time to start the Crush Course, our online fundraising micro-learnings, and earn 10 CEUs toward your CFRE.

The course will immediately begin to grow and improve your culture of philanthropy. Includes full training modules, a robust library of more than 150 resources, and “You Do’s” to put your learning into action.

The course will help you set your fundraising targets with confidence…and reach them every single year!

Sharpen Your Skills, Harness the Power of Your Board, Crush Your Goals! Do you ever wish you and your team could really learn how fundraising works? How the Board can be happily and productively engaged? How you, as a CEO, can make an impact on donors and inspire them to give? The Crush Course may.....

06/01/2026

Is your nonprofit considering a capital campaign?

Our campaign experts can guide you through pre-campaign planning, feasibility, and implementation to ensure your campaign is a rousing success.

Wondering about the next steps? Reach out to [email protected] and let’s talk about your campaign plans before you launch.

Our campaign services offer expert guidance for nonprofits seeking support around capital, endowment, or comprehensive campaigns.

05/29/2026

Did you know we offer a FREE Board training? We do!

If you want to inspire your Board to be more successfully and joyfully engaged in the fundraising process, then schedule your Board session with an LBH expert.

This 45-60 minute interactive session will help your Board members understand their true impact as fundraisers and the key indicators of fundraising success.

Contact us at [email protected] to schedule your free session today.

We offer custom presentations and trainings for nonprofit teams and Boards. See popular topics and schedule your speaking engagement.

05/29/2026

The Endangered Wolf Center is hiring a Development Manager!

This full-time position supports external relations efforts by managing fundraising programs, including individual, corporate, and foundation giving, membership programs, special events, and database oversight.

Compensation & Benefits: Starting from $18 hourly; specific rate will vary based on previous experience and relevant skills/knowledge set. EWC’s benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contribution match, and paid time off.

Send CV/resume and references to [email protected], with “Development Manager” in the subject line.

Organization: Endangered Wolf Center (AZA Member)

05/29/2026

Our Major Gifts Boot Camp is an intensive two-day program designed for nonprofit leaders ready to build or strengthen their major gifts fundraising. Participants walk away with expert guidance, hands-on training, and practical tools to start attracting the large donations that can truly transform their organization.

The next session, facilitated by Yvette LeGear Hartsfield and Diane Bauhof, takes place September 17–18.

If your nonprofit is ready to pursue gifts that could elevate your programs and deepen your community impact, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Register at www.lbh-stl.com/nonprofit-training-services/major-gifts-boot-camp.

05/28/2026

🚀 We have two upcoming Launch & Learns on July 21 and October 8!

Sessions are held in-person from 11:30am-1:30pm at the Let’s Build Hope Training Center. Fee to attend is $30/per person, which includes a boxed lunch, networking, and a 90-minute program.

Join us! Register at www.lbh-stl.com/nonprofit-training-services/launch-and-learn.

05/27/2026

We love connecting with our Annual Fundraising Training Camp alumni — and always enjoy hearing how they’re putting into practice what they’ve learned!

Attendees spend an immersive week learning the linear order of fundraising and the tools to set meaningful goals based on metrics. This is practical, real-world education that can put to work right away.

Interested? Our upcoming in-person Annual Fundraising Training Camps are scheduled for July 27–31 and October 12–16. Attendees also earn 32.5 CEUs toward their CFRE certification.

To reserve your seat, visit www.lbh-stl.com/nonprofit-training-services/annual-fundraising-training-camp.

A note for alumni: If you’d like a refresher, you’re welcome to join us for a single day or the entire week for just $45/day.

05/21/2026

This year, 240 leaders graduated from a FOCUS St. Louis program. Big congrats to the new FOCUS alumni!

05/21/2026

Our teens and young people need us! Take a moment to listen to Allison at Wyman Center on the United Way of Greater St. Louis’ podcast.

Connection is our superpower!

This week, we're excited to be featured on the United Way of Greater St. Louis's The Power of United Impact Podcast! 🎙️

Our President & CEO Allison Williams joined the conversation to share how Wyman's programs are creating real, lasting impact for teens across our community, and why strong, consistent partnerships make that impact possible.

Allison and the United Way's CEO Michelle Tucker talk about what it takes to show up for young people in meaningful ways and how United Way’s ongoing support strengthens not only Wyman’s work, but the social safety net in our region.

We’re grateful to the United Way of Greater St. Louis for the partnership, the platform, and the belief in what’s possible when we invest together in young people.

🎧 Give the episode a listen: https://hubs.ly/Q04hqKHW0 or on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, YouTube and iHeart!

05/21/2026

These are impressive numbers!

Northside Youth And Senior Service Center, Inc. provided almost 16,000 senior service activities in the month of April alone. What an impact in North St. Louis!

Investing in seniors strengthens all of St. Louis. 💙

In April, Northside Youth and Senior Service Center provided nearly 16,000 senior service activities and supports across North St. Louis, including:

🍽️ 12,484 meals delivered and served
🚐 793 transportation services
📋 338 case management & support services
🍎 1,100+ supplemental and emergency nutrition supports

These services help seniors stay healthy, safe, connected, and independent — while reducing preventable crises, supporting caregivers, and keeping dollars working in the community. 🏠✨

When we invest in seniors, we invest in stronger families, stronger neighborhoods, and a stronger St. Louis.

www.nsyssc.org