Development & Special Events 

The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis operates with a board-approved fund development plan designed to identify and secure resources needed to advance the mission and strategic goals of the agency. is plan allows the League to build upon the administrative strength, reputation and scal capacity of the organization in order to provide excellent services to our clients. Our strategic direction provides a national model for urban revitalization and community empowerment to impact the lives of 100,000 throughout the region. As the Urban League expands its reach to assist more and more people, the continued growth of the League’s support and volunteer base is very important. 

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The Urban League must be positioned to respond to the needs of the community, where lifestyles can change in the blink of an eye, or in the eye of the storm.

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The Urban League Development Department along with the Grants Department is responsible for grant writing, foundation requests, special events, identifying and involving potential donors, members and volunteers to support the important work of the Urban League. To this extent, the Urban League will continue to build the administrative and  fundraising capacity of the organization to ensure that all services remain the highest quality.