The Rome Group

The March edition of INSIGHTS is out, and this one is pretty special. We sit down with our friend and colleague, Ellen Howe, as she steps into retirement. Ellen reflects on her career, what's changed in the field, and what still matters most. Read it here:

March INSIGHTS from The Rome Group Let’s start at the beginning. How did you end up in this work?It wasn’t exactly a linear path. Right after college, I volunteered in the Appalachian region of Kentucky, which really opened my eyes to what can happen when people come together to solve problems. But I started my career as a junior...

Congratulations to those who started new roles in STL nonprofits in February!

Briana Conley, Executive Director, Wild Bird Rehabilitation

Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo Davis, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, Missouri Foundation for Health

Kathy Duffin, Director of Development, Midwest, Per Scholas

Robert M. Gibson, Intermediary Services Manager, Build Missouri Health

Christy Hood, Chief Financial Officer, Friendship Village

Lydia Pye Huston, CFRE, CBDE, Vice President of Advancement, Big Brothers Big Sisters

Karla Roeber, VP of External Affairs, Danforth Plant Science Center

Jay Scherder, MBA, Regional Director of Communications, American Red Cross Missouri and Arkansas Region

YOU'RE INVITED! Join us and other nonprofit professionals at our upcoming happy hour on February 10, 2026 from 5-7pm at Beffa's Bar & Restaurant. Come make new connections, catch up with old friends, and enjoy a cocktail or mocktail! Follow the link to RSVP for this free event: https://cjby0.share.hsforms.com/2MNhnszqHQx6MtxNg1zvulA

The nonprofit landscape continues to evolve — from funding challenges to leadership transitions to shifting community needs. Navigating these changes requires both adaptability and clarity. What challenges are your organizations facing this year that you'd like to see us reflect during our Landscape event this year?