About

501CONNECT is a St. Louis, MO online community resource designed to be a resource for nonprofit organizations 'and' their stakeholders: donors, volunteers, board members and the communities these organizations serve. 501CONNECT is the only online resource dedicated exclusively to the St. Louis area nonprofit community.

In the spirit of building awareness, our feature articles cover not for profit organizations, the communities they serve, people that inspire us and charity events. You will also find information and advice from nonprofit and philanthropic leaders in the St. Louis Community, covering various aspects of the not for profit environment, including: planning, development, fundraising, financial management, board development and volunteer base. We believe that sharing knowledge and inspiring others are essential components of social responsibility.

In addition to nonprofit coverage, 501CONNECT provides a platform for nonprofit organizations to connect with community members and cultivate relationships. 501CONNECT offers resources, listings, technical knowledge and other information within one venue, providing value and synergies to St. Louis not for profit organizations at no cost to them with the overall objective of strengthening each organization and the St. Louis community as a whole.

501CONNECT introduces community members to the not for profit sector and promotes personal involvement by offering the following:

Nonprofit News – Articles that inform and educate about St. Louis nonprofit organizations, current events and related news items.

The 'GOOD' Buzz - All the latest 'GOOD' in the St. Louis community.

Nonprofit Directory – Organization profiles including: mission statement, description of work, website link, wish lists, text to give codes, and contact information.

Charity Wish Lists – We provide Wish Lists and Text 2 Give codes for community members who would like to contribute to participating nonprofit organizations.

Events Calendar – A venue for organizations to promote upcoming charity events in St. Louis.

Volunteer Opportunities – Current opportunities to get involved with local organizations.

Employment Opportunities – Current full time, part-time and internship career opportunities with St. Louis nonprofit organizations.

Product & Service Provider Directory - A comprehensive listing of product & service providers who understand the nonprofit sector and their needs.

Students – Resources for students.

Collaboration between St. Louis nonprofit organizations and their major stakeholders is vital to creating a strong, vibrant community. Through our online magazine and resources, we hope to facilitate collaboration, enrich lives by kindling community involvement, and instill a lifetime passion for community service, giving and social responsibility.

We invite you to contact us with your story, write for us or let us know how we can assist you or your organization.