International

International

Webinar Recording
Philanthropy 101: Fundamentals and Frontiers
August 2025
Partner Resource
August 2025 Public Policy Update
August 2025
Resource for members only
Public Policy Resource
July 2025 Integer Policy Updates
July 2025
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Video
Building Capacity Through HR
July 2025
Resource for members only
Template
AI Policy Template
July 2025
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Video
Executive Orders and Impact Investing: How to Make Resources Stretch Further in Difficult Times
June 2025
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Public Policy Resource
PSW Advocates Against Net Investment Income Tax
June 2025
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Research
The Impact and Opportunity of Investing in Native Communities
May 2025
Resource for members only
Webinar Recording
Child Welfare Boards: What Funders Need to Know
June 2025
Partner Resource
Impact of Federal Funding Changes on NM Philanthropic Sector
May 2025
Video
Philanthropy in Tumultuous Times Spending to Meet the Moment
May 2025
Resource for members only
Partner Resource
2025 Foundation Giving in Colorado
May 2025
Partner Resource
Avedis Foundation - Economic Impact Report
May 2025
Resource for members only
Video
Community Voices & Partnerships with Walton Family Foundation
April 2025
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Video
Going Beyond The Obvious: Seeing Communities Through the Lens of All Their Data and Creating Real Improved Outcomes and Impact
April 2025
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Video
Beyond the Grant: A Deep Dive into the Funder-Grantee Relationship
April 2025
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Video
Organizational Excellence Panel: What's Working?
April 2025
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Video
The Economic Status and Outlook for Permian Basin and Surrounding Area by Dr Perryman
April 2025
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Video
Lasting Impact: A Guide to Inclusive Capacity Building
March 2025
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Partner Resource
EXPLORING THE INTERSECTION OF Family Foundation Stewardship, Relationships & Joy
March 2025
Public Policy Resource
March 2025 PSW Policy Report
March 2025
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Video
Bridging Theory and Practice: Advancing Food is Medicine with Implementation Science
March 2025
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Video
Working Towards Equity: Five New Mexico Community Foundations Discover How to Address the Social Determinants of Health in their Communities
March 2025
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Public Policy Resource
PSW On The Hill Info Sheet - 2025
March 2025
Public Policy Resource
PSW On The Hill Info Sheet - 2025
March 2025
Video
Artificial Intelligence for Philanthropy
March 2025
Video
Unlocking Potential: Learning Agility and Adaptability for Transformative Community Impact
March 2025
Video
Food is Medicine & The Health Care by Food Initiative
March 2025
Presentation
Community and Health Foundations Convening Presentations
February 2025
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Template
Indirect Cost for Grantmaking Policy Template
February 2025
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Research
Economic Impact of Philanthropy
February 2025
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Public Policy Resource
Spending Pause and Executive Order Takeaways
February 2025
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Video
Federal Advocacy Made Local: 2025 Public Policy and In-District Engagement
January 2025
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Video
Navigating Investment Risk and Grant-Making Volatility
January 2025
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Video
Building Grantee Sustainability: A Bottom-Up Approach
January 2025
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Partner Resource
Guide to Understanding Mental Health Systems & Services in Texas
January 2025
Partner Resource
2024 Impact Report: Embracing Change, Preserving Purpose
January 2025
Partner Resource
Promoting Mental Health: Community-Informed Policy Recommendations
January 2025
Partner Resource
Sustainability? No, It Is about Building Durability!
December 2024
Partner Resource
December 2024 Public Policy Update
December 2024
Partner Resource
December 2024 Public Policy Update
December 2024
Video
Anatomy of a Grant: The Secret Sauce
December 2024
Resource for members only
2024 Annual Conference
We Can Do More Together: Building Capacity in Rural Communities Through Philanthropic Collaboration
October 2024
Resource for members only
2024 Annual Conference
Playing to Win: 5 Critical Factors to Best Position Your Foundation for Long Term Success
October 2024
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2024 Annual Conference
Succession Planning: Going beyond the CEO Role to Ensure Organizational Continuity
October 2024
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2024 Annual Conference
Developing Strong Rural Career Pathways to Quality Jobs
October 2024
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2024 Annual Conference
Why the Census Matters NOW to Philanthropic ROI
October 2024
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2024 Annual Conference
Partnerships and Self-Determination in Native America: Lessons Learned with Philanthropy and Community to Increase Funding Partnerships
October 2024
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2024 Annual Conference
Philanthropy’s Footprint in Policy: Foundations Engaging in State Legislature
October 2024
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2024 Annual Conference
MasterClass Leadership Series: Questions from the Field: Things That Keep A CEO Up at Night
October 2024
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2024 Annual Conference
Empowering Unity: A New Playbook for Civic and Community Engagement in Philanthropy
October 2024
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2024 Annual Conference
Reciprocity Review: An Examination and Expansion of Tribal Training
October 2024
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2024 Annual Conference
Bridging Knowledge Gaps: Indigenous Data & Data Sovereignty in Philanthropy
October 2024
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2024 Annual Conference
Transitions in Family Philanthropy: Navigating Potholes and Generational Divides In Succession Planning
October 2024
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Webinar Recording
Socioeconomic Impact of Philanthropy: A Regional Deep Dive
November 2024
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2024 Annual Conference
Intersection of Funder, Provider, and Client: Turning a Pilot Program into Statewide Legislation
October 2024
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2024 Annual Conference
Building Leadership and Networks through Collaborative Funding in Native American Communities
October 2024
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2024 Annual Conference
Un-Divide Us - A Conversation for Unity
October 2024
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2024 Annual Conference
Organizational Operations and Risk Assessments at Philanthropic Organizations
October 2024
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2024 Annual Conference
Reading the Signs - Where to look for issues in a Grantee's 990
October 2024
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2024 Annual Conference
Innovative Practices in Philanthropy: Investing in Nonprofit Leadership Development to Achieve Greater Impact
October 2024
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2024 Annual Conference
Story Lab - Navigating Leadership Transformations
October 2024
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2024 Annual Conference
Intersection of Leadership and Evaluation As a Lever for Social Change
October 2024
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2024 Annual Conference
Anchors Aweigh: Transforming Rural America Through Cross-Sector Partnerships Between Philanthropy and Community Anchor Institutions
October 2024
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2024 Annual Conference
Common Issues in Foundation Management
October 2024
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2024 Annual Conference
MasterClass Leadership Series: Balancing Growth & Preservation of Capital: Investing in Today’s Markets
October 2024
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2024 Annual Conference
MasterClass Leadership Series: Effective Board Governance, Strategic Clarity, And Long-Term Missional Success
October 2024
Resource for members only
2024 Annual Conference
Embracing Our Southwest Neighbors
General Session
October 2024
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2024 Annual Conference
UNDIVIDE US: Disagreeing Better in Times of Toxic Polarization
General Session
October 2024
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2024 Annual Conference
President and CEO Panel
General Session
October 2024
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2024 Annual Conference
Why Your Best Years (as a Person and Organization) May Be Ahead of You with Chip Conley
General Session
October 2024
Resource for members only
Report
A Consumers Guide to Grants Management Systems for Public and Private Foundations
Tech Impact
July 2024
Webinar Recording
How Alternative Investments Affect Tax-Exempt Organizations
September 2024
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Partner Resource
September 2024 Public Policy Update
September 2024
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Partner Resource
September 2024 Public Policy Update
September 2024
Partner Resource
August 2024 Public Policy Update
August 2024
Webinar Recording
Cybersecurity and Fraud Trends: Surveying the Threat Landscape
July 2024
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Partner Resource
April 2024 Public Policy Update
April 2024
Partner Resource
March 2024 Public Policy Update
March 2024
Video
PSW on the Road Las Vegas
January 2024
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Partner Resource
Tax Package Passes in the House but May Face Hurdles in the Senate
February 2024
Template
Templates for Hiring Independent Contractors
February 2024
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Handout
2024 All Committee Playbook
January 2024
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Partner Resource
December 2023 Public Policy Update
December 2023
Webinar Recording
Federal DAF Regulations From Treasury: How Can They Impact Your Organization?
January 2024
Resource for members only
2023 Annual Conference (75th Anniversary)
Crafting Grant Letters of Agreement
Pre-Conference Short Course
December 2023
Resource for members only
Partner Resource
Systems Change Philanthropy: It's Essential and It's Our Responsibility
Hogg Foundation for Mental Health
December 2023
Video
PSW On the Road Santa Fe
PSW On the Road
December 2023
Resource for members only
2023 Annual Conference (75th Anniversary)
Funder Collaboratives
Breakout Session
December 2023
Resource for members only
2023 Annual Conference (75th Anniversary)
Hidden Traps - Interpreting Nonprofit 990s
Pre-Conference Short Course
December 2023
Resource for members only
2023 Annual Conference (75th Anniversary)
High Octane Scholarship Programs That Work
Breakout Session
December 2023
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2023 Annual Conference (75th Anniversary)
Innovations in Youth Voter Mobilization
Breakout Session
December 2023
Resource for members only
2023 Annual Conference (75th Anniversary)
Innovative Strategies to Support Immigrants Moving Along the Pathway to Citizenship
Breakout Session
December 2023
Resource for members only
2023 Annual Conference (75th Anniversary)
Is It Ethical: Ethics-cises for the Brain
Breakout Session
December 2023
Resource for members only
2023 Annual Conference (75th Anniversary)
Legal and Ethic Guidelines for Foundations
Pre-Conference Short Course
December 2023
Resource for members only
2023 Annual Conference (75th Anniversary)
Meeting Mental Health Needs of Youth
Breakout Session
December 2023
Resource for members only
2023 Annual Conference (75th Anniversary)
More Than Interacting - Grantmaking Experiences
Breakout Session
December 2023
Resource for members only
2023 Annual Conference (75th Anniversary)
Native American Philanthropy Practice Panel
Breakout Session
December 2023
Resource for members only
2023 Annual Conference (75th Anniversary)
Passing the Baton for Leadership: Succession Planning for Trustees
Breakout Session
December 2023
Resource for members only
2023 Annual Conference (75th Anniversary)
Reimagining Child Welfare in Texas through Collaboration
Breakout Session
December 2023
Resource for members only
2023 Annual Conference (75th Anniversary)
Rural Healthcare Challenges
Breakout Session
December 2023
Resource for members only
2023 Annual Conference (75th Anniversary)
Rural Philanthropy Practices
Breakout Session
December 2023
Resource for members only
2023 Annual Conference (75th Anniversary)
Strengthening Mental Health in Public Schools through Public-Private Partnerships
Breakout Session
December 2023
Resource for members only
2023 Annual Conference (75th Anniversary)
The Investing Workshop - An Investor's Toolbox for Today's Market
Breakout Session
December 2023
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2023 Annual Conference (75th Anniversary)
Trending Topics and Cultural Accelerators in Human Capital
Pre-Conference Short Course
December 2023
Resource for members only
2023 Annual Conference (75th Anniversary)
Embrace the Shake: Transforming Limitations into Opportunities
General Session
December 2023
Resource for members only
2023 Annual Conference (75th Anniversary)
President & CEO Panel - Public-Private-Partnerships: A City Leadership Perspective
General Session
December 2023
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2023 Annual Conference (75th Anniversary)
Astonishing Transformation: How Tech is Remaking the Face of Austin and Everything
General Session
December 2023
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2023 Annual Conference (75th Anniversary)
Three Stories of Philanthropy in Action featuring Daron Babcock, RJ Mitte, and Ms. Opal Lee
General Session
December 2023
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Partner Resource
TCWF's Session at PSW Annual Conference
November 2023
Partner Resource
Built for Texas: Creating a More Connected and Resourced Future for our Nonprofit Sector
Bush School Center for Nonprofits and Philanthropy at Texas A&M University
November 2023
Partner Resource
Mental Health at the Center: A Case for Philanthropic Investment
Mindful Philanthropy
November 2023
Video
PSW On the Road Denver
November 2023
Partner Resource
March 2023 Public Policy Update
August 2023
Partner Resource
May 2023 Public Policy Update
Integer
August 2023
Partner Resource
August 2023 Public Policy Update
Integer
August 2023
Partner Resource
July 2023 Public Policy Update
Integer
August 2023
Partner Resource
Before and After 2020: How the COVID-19 Pandemic Changed Nonprofit Experience with Funders
August 2023
Guide
Legacy of Leadership Nominations Form Preview
August 2023
Research
Latinx Mental Health Learning Collaborative: Recommendations to Support Effective and Scalable Investments and Initiatives
July 2023
Research
Civic and Community Engagement in Southwestern Philanthropy
July 2023
Partner Resource
Improving Mental Health for Texas Kids in Foster Care
Texas Child Welfare Funders
Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute
April 2023
Public Policy Resource
President Biden's FY2024 Budget Proposal
Integer
March 2023
2022 Annual Conference
AC 2022 Breakout Session: Built for Zero - Ending Homelessness in Colorado One Community at a Time
February 2023
2022 Annual Conference
AC 2022 Breakout Session: Addressing Opportunities for Working with Tribal Communities
February 2023
2022 Annual Conference
AC 2022 Breakout Session: The Educonomy: How Career-Connected Learning Supports Reimagining Education and Economic Development
February 2023
2022 Annual Conference
AC 2022 Breakout Session: Evaluation Forward: Creating Partnerships Where Funders, Nonprofits & Evaluators Rise and Learn
February 2023
2022 Annual Conference
AC 2022 Breakout Session: Building Lasting Impact in Rural America
February 2023
2022 Annual Conference
AC 2022 Breakout Session: Updates in Rural Broadband
February 2023
2022 Annual Conference
AC 2022 Breakout Session: Supporting Hispanic Mental Health
February 2023
2022 Annual Conference
AC 2022 Breakout Session: Resilient Investing: Fortified Portfolios, Stronger Organizations
February 2023
2022 Annual Conference
AC 2022 Breakout Session: Equity From the Inside Out
February 2023
2022 Annual Conference
AC 2022 Breakout Session: Understanding Donor Intent and How to Protect It
February 2023
2022 Annual Conference
AC 2022 Breakout Session: Creating and Ideal System of Mental Health Care for Children and Families in Texas and Beyond
February 2023
2022 Annual Conference
AC 2022 Breakout Session: Arts and Health Care for Providers and Patients
February 2023
Partner Resource
TCWF Event to Kick Off the 88th TX Legislative Session
January 2023
Partner Resource
The American Dream Prosperity Index
January 2023
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General Resource
2025 Membership Application
January 2023
2022 Annual Conference
2022 Annual Conference General Session #5: Got GRIT? A Conversation on Mental Health & Community Resilience
November 2022
Resource for members only
2022 Annual Conference
2022 Annual Conference General Session #4: Celebrating Resiliency with Gold Medalist Amy Van Dyken
November 2022
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2022 Annual Conference
2022 Annual Conference General Session #3: Next Generation Philanthropy & Opportunities for Lasting Impact
November 2022
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2022 Annual Conference
2022 Annual Conference General Session #2: Building a Sustainable Planet through Climate and Environmental Resilience
November 2022
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2022 Annual Conference
2022 Annual Conference General Session #1: Closing Gaps in Youth Opportunity & Advancing Artistic Creative Expression
November 2022
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General Resource
CPS 101 Webinar and Slides
Texas Child Welfare Funders
September 2022
General Resource
TCWF Child Welfare Resource List
Texas Child Welfare Funders
September 2022
Public Policy Resource
Public Policy Roundup - August Recess Edition
August 2022
General Resource
2022 Volunteer Leader Application
July 2022
Public Policy Resource
Summer 2022 Public Policy Roundup
July 2022
Public Policy Resource
Spring 2022 Public Policy Roundup
May 2022
Member News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kathy McCord kathy@kirkpatrickfoundation.com Office: 405-608-0934 www.kirkpatrickfoundation.com

Kirkpatrick Foundation Names Senior Program Officer ...

February 18, 2022
Public Policy Resource
February 2022 Public Policy Roundup
February 2022
Public Policy Resource
December 2021 Public Policy Roundup
December 2021
Public Policy Resource
November 2021 Public Policy Roundup
November 2021
Webinar Recording
Check out Our Southwest Regional Giving Dashboard! - PSW Web Presentation & Recording
November 2021
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Research
Grantmaking Tools for Equity
October 2024
Resource for members only
Research
Southwest Regional Giving Dashboard by Candid and Philanthropy Southwest
October 2021
Report
Texas Nonprofits: 2021 State and Federal Policy Landscape Report
September 2021
Blog Post
New Home Region Program Seeks to Create More Vibrant, Inclusive Community
September 2021
Public Policy Resource
September 2021 Public Policy Roundup
September 2021
Report
What’s Next for Philanthropy in the 2020s Report by the Monitor Institute by Deloitte
September 2021
Webinar Recording
Making National Impact through Regional Investments - PSW Webinar Presentation & Recording
September 2021
Resource for members only
Article
ETMC Foundation to Bring First Medical School to East Texas
August 2021
Public Policy Resource
August 2021 Public Policy Roundup
August 2021
Video
Colorado Rural Philanthropy Days
June 2021
Webinar Recording
Funder Town Hall on Accelerating Charitable Efforts (ACE) Act- PSW Webinar Presentation & Recording
August 2021
Resource for members only
Report
Philanthropic response in the U.S. Southwest to the crises of 2020
July 2021
Public Policy Resource
July 2021 Public Policy Roundup
July 2021
Report
Closing the Gap between Intention and Impact in Funding for Racial Equity
July 2021
Webinar Recording
Economic Security for Older Women - PSW Webinar Presentation & Recording
July 2021
Resource for members only
Public Policy Resource
June 2021 Public Policy Roundup
June 2021
Report
Persevering Through Crisis: The State of Nonprofits Report
June 2021
Webinar Recording
Video Storytelling as a Tool for Impact - PSW Webinar Presentation & Recording
June 2021
Resource for members only
Blog Post
Latinx Mental Health Summit Recap
May 2021
Public Policy Resource
May 2021 Public Policy Roundup
May 2021
Webinar Recording
Deciphering the IRS Form 990 - Webinar Presentation & Recording
May 2021
Webinar Recording
Financial Literacy Webinar Series Session 3: How Financial Positions can Inform Grantmaking and Minimize Funder Dependency - Webinar Recording
April 2021
Resource for members only
Blog Post
Community Foundation Brightens Spring with Flowers, Fitness and Fun 
April 2021
Public Policy Resource
April 2021 Public Policy Roundup
April 2021
Presentation
Inaugural Podcast of The Texas Child Welfare Funders
April 2021
Webinar Recording
Financial Literacy Webinar Series Session 2: Reading Between the Lines - Webinar Recording
April 2021
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Webinar Recording
Financial Literacy Webinar Series Session 1: Reading nonprofit financial statements - Webinar Recording
April 2021
Resource for members only
Public Policy Resource
2021 Foundations on the Hill Recap
March 2021
Report
Seeking to Soar: Foundation Funding for Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities.
March 2021
Public Policy Resource
March 2021 Public Policy Roundup
March 2021
Blog Post
PSW: Catalyst for Personal Growth & Impact 
March 2021
Webinar Recording
A New Color of Giving: The Emergence of Women Led Giving Circles - PSW Webinar Recording
March 2021
Resource for members only
Presentation
Psychology of Design
February 2021
Member News
The Catholic Foundation Welcomes Four New Trustees To Board / Aileen Pratt Begins Two-year Term as Board Chair

Fernando Blanco, Dr. Mauricio Delgado, John Dziminski and Jeff Schiefelbein have been elected to The Catholic Foundation Board of...

February 11, 2021
Video
Philanthropy in Action - The Role of Philanthropy in the COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Elena Marks Video
February 2021
Member News
Avedis Foundation adds two new board members

The Avedis Foundation's board of directors has just named two Shawnee women to its membership.

“The Avedis Foundation board is pleased to welcome Tina Hanna and Marissa Lightsey,” Avedis board...

February 11, 2021
Public Policy Resource
January and February 2021 Public Policy Roundup
February 2021
Webinar Recording
PSW Leadership Summit 2021 - Virtual Symposium on Education (Philanthropy in Action)
February 2021
Resource for members only
Webinar Recording
Catalyzing a New Normal: How Can Philanthropy Support Mental Health in the Wake of COVID? - Webinar Recording
February 2021
Webinar Recording
Aligning Values with Value: ESG, SRI & Impact Investment Discussion - Webinar Presentation & Recording
January 2021
Resource for members only
Disaster Response Resource
COVID-19 Recovery Tracker
January 2021
Webinar Recording
VIRTUAL TRAINING: Advocacy Compliance & Engaging the Texas Legislature- Presentation & Recording
January 2021
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Webinar Recording
Funding Local Nonprofit Journalism: A High Impact Investment for Thriving Communities - Webinar Presentation & Recording
January 2021
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Public Policy Resource
December 2020 Public Policy Roundup
December 2020
Academic Paper
Operationalizing Racial Justice in Non-Profit Organizations
November 2020
Article
Giving and racial equity: A starting point
November 2020
Webinar Recording
Year-End Washington Legislative Update - Webinar Presentation and Recording
December 2020
Resource for members only
Research
COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide
November 2020
Research
Foundations Respond to Crisis: A Three-Part Series Report on Foundations Response to 2020
November 2020
Public Policy Resource
November 2020 Public Policy Roundup
November 2020
Webinar Recording
Your Portfolio in Today's Markets – What to Worry About & What To Do About It - Webinar Presentation and Recording
November 2020
Resource for members only
Member Service
Clone of 2020 Membership Renewal Form
January 2019
Webinar Recording
990-PF: A High Level Overview for Private Foundations - Webinar Recording and Presentation
November 2020
Public Policy Resource
October 2020 Public Policy Roundup
October 2020
Meeting Notes
2020 Funder Affinity Group Events - Recording, Slide Deck and Additional Resources
October 2020
Webinar Recording
Tech Trends in Philanthropy - Webinar Recording and Presentation
October 2020
Resource for members only
Public Policy Resource
September 2020 Public Policy Roundup
September 2020
Press Release
Walton Family Foundation Names Chief Strategy Officer

Chelsea Peters brings expertise in strategy development and maximizing organizational impact

BENTONVILLE, Ark., Sept. 25, 2020 – The Walton Family Foundation named Chelsea Peters as...

September 25, 2020
Article
Scandal is a Good Teacher by Michelle Monse
February 2006
Resource for members only
Webinar Recording
Foundation Board Governance and Compliance: How to Avoid Common Pitfalls - Webinar Recording and Presentation
September 2020
Webinar Recording
Agile Philanthropy: An Organizational Mindset
August 2020
Public Policy Resource
August 2020 Public Policy Roundup
August 2020
Member News

KIRKPATRICK FAMILY FUND APPOINTS NEW TRUSTEE Kirkpatrick Family Fund Welcomes Rev. Robin R. Meyers, PhD to Board of Trustees

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, JULY 27, 2020 – The Kirkpatrick Family Fund is pleased...

July 27, 2020
Partner Resource
A CEO Blueprint for Racial Equity
August 2020
Webinar Recording
Galvanizing Resources (Beyond Dollars) Together - Webinar Recording and Presentation
August 2020
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Video
2019 Annual Conference: Patient Capital - Driving Portfolio Resilience Recording
October 2019
Resource for members only
Video
2019 Annual Conference: Foundation Trustee Essentials Session
October 2019
Resource for members only
Video
2019 Annual Conference: Foundation Staff Essentials Session
October 2019
Resource for members only
Report
2020 Strategic Analysis by El Pomar Foundation
July 2020
Public Policy Resource
June & July 2020 Public Policy Roundup
July 2020
Report
Impact Investing Handbook - An Implementation Guide for Practitioners
Rockefeller Philanthropic Advisors
July 2020
Webinar Recording
Investing in Rural Communities During COVID-19 - Webinar Recording and Presentation
July 2020
Resource for members only
Webinar Recording
Current Tax Trends for Exempt Organizations - Webinar Recording and Presentation
June 2020
Webinar Recording
Form 990: What Every Foundation Leader Needs to Know - Webinar Recording and Presentation
June 2020
Resource for members only
Webinar Recording
COVID-19 Federal Appropriation Considerations for Behavioral Health Grantmakers
May 2020
Public Policy Resource
May 2020 Public Policy Roundup
May 2020
Webinar Recording
Virtual Town Hall for Southwest Funders in the Face of COVID-19 - Webinar Recording
May 2020
Resource for members only
Blog Post

By W.K. Kellogg Foundation

The coronavirus didn’t cause the racial, economic and health inequities in Indian Country, but it is exposing them. And in the process, centuries of infrastructure disinvestment and systemic racism are on full...

May 19, 2020
Blog Post

By Matthew Randazzo, President & CEO, The Dallas Foundation

For 20 years the philanthropic sector has increasingly focused its giving on big strategic initiatives – population level outcomes, systems change, influencing policy, etc...

May 13, 2020
Blog Post

Via Understanding Houston, a collaborative initiative led by the Greater Houston Community Foundation

Back in October when the world was blissfully ignorant of something called “COVID-19,” Understanding Houston featured a blog on the...

May 21, 2020
Webinar Recording
Social Determinants of Health and How Philanthropy Can Engage - Webinar Recording and Presentation
May 2020
Partner Resource
POLICY INFLUENCE: What Foundations are Doing and Why
Center for Effective Philanthropy
May 2020
Public Policy Resource
March 2020 Public Policy Roundup
Philanthropy Southwest
March 2020
Blog Post

By Allen Smart, Rural Philanthropy

The philanthropic response to COVID-19 has been dominated by three separate but interconnected themes: (1) Relaxation of standard reporting requirements, programmatic restrictions and...

May 12, 2020
Blog Post
Seven Ways to Support Charitable Giving amid the COVID-19 Crisis
Northern Trust
April 2020
Public Policy Resource
April 2020 Public Policy Roundup
Philanthropy Southwest
April 2020
Webinar Recording
Navigating Changing Market Conditions During COVID-19: How Funders Can Plan Ahead - Teleconference Recording
Westwood Wealth Management
April 2020
Resource for members only
Webinar Recording
How Foundations Can Provide Emergency Grants to Individuals
Board Source
April 2020
Blog Post

By Mary Jane Rynd, president & CEO, Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust (Phoenix, AZ)

Uncertainty weighs heavily on every aspect of our current existence. We all feel it, for ourselves and for others. We all seek a clear path forward...

March 21, 2020
Partner Resource
Disaster Philanthropy Playbook
Center for Disaster Philanthropy
April 2020
Blog Post

By Mark Kramer, co-founder and managing director, FSG

During this massive economic upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, government and media attention is focused on the impact on businesses, financial markets, and the economy, but...

April 07, 2020
Disaster Response Resource
Tax and Audit COVID-19 Resources and Guidelines
CliftonLarsenAllen
April 2020
Template
COVID-19 Relief Fund Common Application Template
North Texas Cares
April 2020
Disaster Response Resource
COVID-19: Steps The Colorado Health Foundation is Taking to Support Coloradans
The Colorado Health Foundation
March 2020
Webinar Recording
2020 TEGG Spring Meeting - Environmental Grantmaker Response to COVID-19
March 2020
Resource for members only
Emergency Fund
North Texas Cares - A Community Response Fund
March 2020
Disaster Response Resource
Crisis Communications Triage Kit
March 2020
Disaster Response Resource
PSW COVID-19 Funders' Response Webinar
March 2020
Resource for members only
Disaster Response Resource
Gates Foundation, Wellcome, Mastercard Launch $125M Coronavirus Accelerator
March 2020
Disaster Response Resource
Bonfils-Stanton Foundation COVID-19 Arts Fund
March 2020
Disaster Response Resource
Community Foundations Nationwide Launch Coronavirus Relief Efforts
March 2020
Blog Post
Grant Maker Responses for Nonprofits in Need Vary Widely
March 2020
Blog Post

By Tony J. Fundaro, president & CEO, Philanthropy Southwest

Over the last few weeks we have been monitoring the outbreak of COVID-19 and its impact on communities throughout our region, nation, and world. We want to take a moment to...

March 16, 2020
Disaster Response Resource
CDC - COVID-19 Cases in the U.S. (Updated Daily)
March 2020
Disaster Response Resource
El Pomar Foundation - Colorado Assistance Fund
El Pomar Foundation
March 2020
Blog Post
Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers
March 2020
Disaster Response Resource
CDP COVID-19 Response Fund
March 2020
Blog Post
Center for Disaster Philanthropy - COVID-19 Coronavirus
March 2020
Blog Post

The following guest blog post is written by PSW Road Show partners and presenters, Impact City Founder Salah Boukadoum & CEO Jennifer M. Ware.

Today’s funding models leave so much opportunity on the table for our communities. Too...

February 26, 2020
Webinar Recording
PSW Webinar Recording and Presentation: Understanding Outcomes: The Value of Process and Outcomes Evaluation
February 2020
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Report
Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose - Giving in Numbers Toolkit
February 2020
Resource for members only
Presentation
The Case for Impact Investing
Align: Your Impact Partner
January 2020
Resource for members only
Presentation
Washington Update: Public Policy Impacting Your Foundations
Urban Swirski and Associates
January 2020
Resource for members only
Presentation
Supporting & Engaging in Advocacy: What Foundations Need to Know
Alliance for Justice
January 2020
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Blog Post

The following guest blog post is written by PSW Road Show partners and presenters, Impact City Founder Salah Boukadoum & CEO Jennifer M. Ware.

“How will you support your program in future years?”

Some form...

January 29, 2020
Presentation
Legal Matters for Community Foundations - A Presentation
November 2019
Presentation
Trends & Challenges, Community Foundations - A Presentation
November 2019
Presentation
Investing for Foundations 201 - A Presentation
November 2019
Presentation
Investing for Foundations 101 - A Presentation
November 2019
General Resource
2022 Membership Application
December 2019
Member News

The perception of rural communities is that of quiet, sparsely populated areas subsisting on agriculture and wildlife. Often small grants in these communities can have large ripple effects. While the needs may be similar to other rural areas, the...

December 11, 2019
Public Policy Resource
Private Foundation Excise Tax Sign-on Letters
November 2019
Report
2019 Grantmaker Salary & Benefits Report
Council on Foundations
November 2019
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Member News

Houston, TX - Texas Pride Impact Funds announced that 17 organizations will share $120,000 to support the transformational work of community partner organizations, from smaller cities around Texas including Corpus Christi, Eagle Pass and Lubbock, as well as organizations serving multi-county regions in the urban centers of Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio. Read more.

November 15, 2019
Member News

Hobbs, NM - JF Maddox's Longtime CEO Bob Reid announced his decision to step down from the foundation no later than December 31, 2020, after 25 years of leadership. The foundation has appointed an executive search committee to oversee its search process for a new leader. More.

September 06, 2019
Case Study
Advancing Social Change Through Movement Building, One Relationship at a Time - A Case Study
Marguerite Casey Foundation
November 2019
Video
2019 Annual Conference: Impact Investing 101 - Presentation & Recording
October 2019
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Program Resource
The Spectrum of Impact Investing
October 2019
Presentation
Restoring Thornscrub Forests in the Lower Rio Grande Valley - A Presentation
American Forests
October 2019
Research
Social Impact in a Changing World - A Report
Rockefeller Philanthropic Advisors
September 2019
Member News

In response to the destructive tornadoes that devastated parts of Dallas and Richardson, Texas PSW Members Communities Foundation of Texas (Dallas, TX) and The Dallas Foundation (Dallas, TX) have been working tirelessly to develop community solutions and support organizations on the front lines. More information here and here.

October 23, 2019
Program Resource
Campaign for Grade Level Reading - A Blog Excerpt
Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
Ralph Smith
October 2019
Video
2019 Annual Conference: Washington Update and Legal Issues for Community Foundations - Presentation & Recording
Council on Foundations
October 2019
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Program Resource
Washington Update and Legal Issues for Community Foundations
Council on Foundations
October 2019
Presentation
Big Impact for Small Towns through Regional Collaboration - A Presentation
LOCUS Impact Investing
Still Water Foundation
October 2019
Program Resource
Engaging Boards and Trustees in Strategic Learning - Activity Worksheet
FSG
October 2019
Presentation
Engaging Boards and Trustees in Strategic Learning - A Presentation
FSG
October 2019
Program Resource
Hurricane Harvey Fund - Disaster Preparedness Exercise
Greater Houston Foundation
October 2019
Program Resource
How the Harvey Fund Works and Learning from the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund
Greater Houston Foundation
FSG
Center for Disaster Philanthropy
October 2019
Program Resource
Engaging Philanthropy in Improving Child Well-Being Outcomes - Family First Overview
Casey Family Programs
October 2019
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Program Resource
Engaging Philanthropy in Improving Child Well-Being Outcomes - Article by Casey Family Programs
Casey Family Programs
Dr. William C. Bell
October 2019
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Program Resource
Bester Community of Hope - Information On Child Well-Being Cross-Sector Collaboration
Best Community of Hope
San Mar Family and Community Services
October 2019
Presentation
Financial Fraud & Things That Keep You Awake at Night - A Presentation
BKD CPAs & Advisors
October 2019
Program Resource
The New Americans Campaign - Achieving Collective Impact on Naturalization - Who We Are
Immigrant Legal Resource Center
October 2019
Program Resource
The New Americans Campaign Community Alert Fee Waiver - Immigrant Filing Fee Information
Immigrant Legal Resource Center
October 2019
Presentation
Border Wall Ecology - A Presentation
National Butterfly Center
October 2019
Program Resource
We Must Battle the Border Wall - A Publication by North American Butterfly Association, Inc. and National Butterfly Center
National American Butterfly Association
National Butterfly Center
October 2019
Program Resource
Responsive Philanthropy - An Article on Philanthropy and the 2020 Census
Grassroots Solutions
Bauman Foundation
October 2019
Program Resource
Census 2020 State Landscape Scan - A Report on the Role of Philanthropy
Grassroots Solutions
Bauman Foundation
October 2019
Program Resource
2020 Census Menu of Options for Funders
Funders' Committee for Civic Participation
United Philanthropy Forum
October 2019
Program Resource
2020 Census Key Milestones
Funders' Committee for Civic Participation
October 2019
Program Resource
2020 Census Funder Tool Kit
Funders' Committee for Civic Participation
October 2019
Presentation
Impact of TCJA on Charitable Giving by Individuals - A Presentation
Americans for the Arts
Randy Cohen
October 2019
Article
Impact Investing, Program-related Investing, & Mission-related Investing - A Report on Impact Investing
Shanna Nasiri
October 2019
Presentation
Blue Star Recyclers Focus on disAbilities - A Presentation
Blue Star Recyclers
Bill Morris
October 2019
Article
Stanford Social Innovation Review Features The Many Roads to Revenue Generation Fall 2019
Stanford Social Innovation Review
October 2019
Program Resource
Blue Star Recyclers 2018 Annual Report
Blue Star Recyclers
October 2019
Article
What is Behind the Persistence of the Racial Wealth Gap? A 2019 Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Economic Commentary
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
October 2019
Article
The Economic Impact of Closing the Racial Wealth Gap - An Impact Report
McKinsey & Company
October 2019
Program Resource
Capacity Building 2019 Strategic Plan - Early Learning Alliance
North Texas Community Foundation
October 2019
Program Resource
Building Nonprofit Capacity to Combat Poverty in Our Neighborhoods: Year One - An Impact Report to Investors
North Texas Community Foundation
October 2019
Program Resource
Giving Our Children the Tools to Succeed - An Impact Report to Investors
North Texas Community Foundation
October 2019
Presentation
Resilience: Creating the All Weather Portfolio - A Presentation
Northern Trust
October 2019
Program Resource
From Behavioral Bias to Rational Investing
October 2019
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Program Resource
2019 Annual Conference Program
October 2019
PSW News

I’ve been listening : listening to our members, to their visions for their foundations, the challenges they face on multiple levels, the seemingly insurmountable needs in their communities, and their passion to see sustainable change.

September 30, 2019
Partner Resource
Learning to Ride the Wave: Adaptive Business Modeling for Philanthropy-Serving Organizations
United Philanthropy Forum
September 2019
Program Resource
Program Resources for Toward a 21st Century Child Welfare System: Strategizing for a Brighter Future
September 2019
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Program Resource
Program Resources for Good Governance: Building a Sustainable Board
September 2019
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Presentation
Whose Opportunity? Understanding Opportunity Zone Investments
September 2019
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Partner Resource
Surdna Foundation's Mapping the Journey to Impact Investing
September 2019
Guide
Finding Your Way to the Right Impact Advisor: A Resource Guide
September 2019
Guide
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors: Introduction to Impact Investing
September 2019
Program Resource
PSW Webinar Recording Board Governance - Deciphering the Form 990
September 2019
Member News

Austin, TX - Last December, longtime St. David’s Foundation CEO Earl Maxwell announced his plans to retire at the end of 2019, pending the recruitment of a new CEO for the Austin-based health foundation.

Today the Foundation announced...

September 05, 2019
Member News

Ardmore, OK - Ron Stout, M.D., will join the Ardmore Institute of Health (AIH) as president and CEO on June 1. Kevin Brown, who has served as president and CEO of AIH since 2013, will become chief operating officer.

Stout currently serves...

April 01, 2019
Job Opening
Executive Director (Santa Fe, NM)
August 2019
Member Service
2025 Membership Renewal Form
January 2025
Job Opening
Learning & Evaluation Officer (Denver, CO)
August 2019
PSW News

Our hearts break at the senseless violence in our beloved community of El Paso and in Dayton, Ohio this past weekend. We join people and organizations across the nation and world in grieving for the lives lost and the communities forever changed...

August 06, 2019
Member News

The Telluride Foundation recently launched a $2 million operating working capital loan fund conceived to support rural business startup, growth, job creation and retention in southwest Colorado. It is designed to help companies with their day-to-...

July 18, 2019
Member News

James R. Huffines will be the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Southwestern Medical Foundation. He will be joined by four new board members: Timothy P. Costello, Sarah K. Miller, Matthew S. Ramsey, and Sam L. Susser. Huffines will team up...

July 03, 2019
General Resource
Investing in Community Resilience: A Conversation with Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust and Arizona State University’s Knowledge Exchange for Resilience
July 2019
Article
Paso Del Norte’s Foundations Report: 240 Area Nonprofits Awarded $14M in 2018
June 2019
Webinar Recording
PSW Webinar Recording: Hurricane Harvey - Lessons Learned on Disaster Recovery
June 2019
Member News

Houston Endowment selects Katie Niemann as the new director of information technology. Katie brings more than thirteen years of experience in nonprofit leadership to Houston Endowment. She holds a Master of Humanities from the University of...

June 20, 2019
Member News

Dallas, TX - Seven powerhouse leaders whose passion and perspective reflect the evolving Dallas landscape were recently elected as the next generation of philanthropic stewards for The Dallas Foundation. View the press release here .

June 03, 2019
Article
Confluence - El Pomar's 2018 Annual Report
June 2019
PSW News

Austin, Texas Mayor Steve Adler officially proclaimed May 9 as Moody Foundation Day, following the Foundation’s $2+ million grant to rehabilitate and restore the iconic Barton Springs Bathhouse. This recognition also highlights a series of...

May 29, 2019
General Resource
On the Pathway of Hope Report
June 2019
Member News

Seven biomedical researchers at Colorado institutions have been selected as Boettcher Investigators, marking the 10 th class to receive research funding through the Boettcher Foundation’s Webb-Waring Biomedical Research Awards program. Recipients...

May 29, 2019
Webinar Recording
PSW Webinar Recording: Hurricane Harvey - Lessons Learned on Disaster Recovery
June 2019
General Resource
Membership Application
June 2019
Public Policy Resource
2020 Census Webinar Recording
June 2019
Resource for members only
Member News

Avedis Foundation, created to be a catalyst for improved health and wellness for the people of Pottawatomie County in Oklahoma, recently gave a $10K grant to the Parkinson Foundation of Oklahoma to provide Rock Steady Boxing Classes for Parkinson...

May 04, 2019
Member News

DENVER, May 2, 2019 — A group of Colorado’s top graduating seniors has been named 2019 Boettcher Foundation Scholars, marking them the newest class of students to earn the prestigious scholarship recognizing the next generation of dynamic...

May 02, 2019
Template
Lessons from the Field: Creating an Impactful Model for Scholarship Alumni Engagement
March 2019
Member News

By Episcopal Health Foundation CEO Elena Marks and St. David's Foundation Earl Maxwell via Austin-American Statesman

Texas has the highest rate in the nation of uninsured children and is home to one in five of our nation’s uninsured kids...

April 03, 2019
Public Policy Resource
UBIT Coalition Sign-on Letter
March 2019
Member News

Colorado Springs, CO - William Ward, Vice Chairman of El Pomar Foundation and lead independent Trustee, is pleased to announce that the Board of Trustees of El Pomar Foundation approved the following promotions and hirings:

Kyle Hybl,...
March 26, 2019
Member News

Rockwell Fund is pleased to announce that Ronald C. Lewis has joined its Board of Trustees and Olivia Ekeke has joined its staff.

Mr. Lewis was elected at the Fund’s annual meeting on February 28, 2019. Mr. Lewis graduated from Princeton...

March 25, 2019
PSW News

For the past year, Philanthropy Southwest’s Board of Directors has engaged in two critically important endeavors: developing a new vision for a thriving Southwestern U.S. through the power of collaborative philanthropy; and identifying the ideal...

March 21, 2019
Webinar Recording
PSW Webinar Recording: Board Governance - Best & Emerging Practices
March 2019
General Resource
Philanthropy Southwest Foundation Advocacy Factsheet
September 2017
Research
Lessons from the Field: Creating an Impactful Model for Scholarship Alumni Engagement
March 2019
Research
Grantmakers for Education’s Trends in Education Philanthropy: Benchmarking 2018-19
March 2019
Giving Study
2018 Foundation Giving in Colorado
January 2019
Partner Resource
Community Foundations Express Training
February 2019
Member News

Denver, CO - More than half a million dollars in grants were recently award by the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation for the Denver arts community to support the artistic endeavors of a dozen local nonprofit organizations. Read the press release here...

February 01, 2019
Member Service
2019 Membership Dues Calculation Form
January 2019
Handout
The Future of Rural Texas: A Texas Tribune Symposium
December 2018
PSW News

Thank you to those who were able to join us for our 70 th Annual Conference in Galveston and the opportunity to kick off our yearlong celebration of 70 years of philanthropic impact in our region and beyond. If you were not able to attend, a few...

December 12, 2018
PSW News

With midterms last month and significant issues affecting philanthropy and our communities at stake, the importance of engaging and communicating with members of Congress cannot be overstated. Foundations play a unique role and have...

December 05, 2018
Presentation
PSW Strategy Map
November 2018
PSW News

Dallas, TX - Philanthropy Southwest and PSW Member Northern Trust partnered to host the sold-out event “Amplifying Philanthropy by Investing for Impact” in Dallas this fall. The event focused on impact investing and featured a dynamic panel to...

December 11, 2018
Member News

Dallas, TX - Dallas Women's Foundation just announced three major milestones: the most successful luncheon in its 33-year history, raising $1.5 million; the highly anticipated culmination of its $50 million fundraising campaign; and the resulting...

November 09, 2018
PSW News

Philanthropy Southwest (PSW) is seeking a chief executive officer (CEO) to lead our organization, in partnership with our board of directors and staff, as we work to foster philanthropic excellence and trusted partnerships that make a positive...

November 02, 2018
2018 Annual Conference
2018 Annual Conference Materials
October 2018
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General Resource
2017 Audit
October 2018
Resource for members only
2018 Annual Conference
Galveston Restaurant Recommendations
October 2018
2018 Annual Conference
2018 Annual Conference Continuing Education for CPA's (CPE) Materials
October 2018
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2018 Annual Conference
PSW 70th Annual Conference Program
October 2018
Public Policy Resource
State Tax Credit Programs
October 2018
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Research
2018 Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Report
September 2018
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Partner Resource
Power Moves
September 2018
General Resource
As the South Grows
September 2018
PSW News

It’s been an exciting and busy summer at Philanthropy Southwest! As we continue to work through our strategy sessions and build momentum towards the future, we want to keep you, our engaged network of members and friends, informed of our progress...

August 09, 2018
Public Policy Resource
2020 Census: Citizenship Question Sign-on Letter for PSOs
August 2018
PSW News

Dear Members, The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) predicts a drop of $16.3 billion - $17.2 billion in household charitable giving in 2018 as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Other groups have estimated it could reach a $20 billion...

July 12, 2018
Template
Annual Conference Agenda as of June 26, 2018
July 2018
Presentation
The Family First Prevention Services Act
June 2018
Resource for members only
General Resource
Charitable Giving Coalition Tax Reform Survey
June 2018
Public Policy Resource
2020 Census: Citizenship Question Resources for Foundations
June 2018
Resource for members only

Dear Philanthropy Southwest Members and Supporters, On behalf of the board of directors, I am very pleased to announce that Sandra Y. Nathan has been unanimously selected as interim executive director of Philanthropy Southwest....

June 26, 2018
Presentation
PSW Webinar Recording: Private Foundations 101 - Best Practices & Cautionary Tales
June 2018
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The Charitable Giving Coalition (CGC), made up of hundreds of charities and associations involved in providing philanthropic services to communities across the country, is examining the impact of tax changes on charitable giving throughout 2018...

June 18, 2018
Presentation
Scale, Replication, and Research in Rural America
May 2018

Dear Philanthropy Southwest Members and Supporters,

I am writing you today to let you know that after leading Philanthropy Southwest for 22 years, Lucille DiDomenico will be leaving the organization at the end of May. During the past two...

May 14, 2018
Member News

Shawnee, OK - The board of directors of the Avedis Foundation has announced the appointment of Kathy Laster, Ph.D. as the foundation’s new president and CEO, effective July 1, 2018, following the retirement of Michelle Briggs.

“On behalf...

May 10, 2018
Presentation
The State of the Gulf of Mexico - 2018 TEGG Spring Meeting
May 2018
Research
USDA Texas State Fact Sheets
May 2018
Member News

San Angelo, TX - San Angelo Health Foundation's new Board Chair announces a significant milestone reaching $50 million in grants and the addition of new officers and trustee.

May 03, 2018
San Angelo Health Foundation Announcement - April 2018 Press Release
May 2018
General Resource
Foundations Grant $500,000 to Fire Mitigation
April 2018
Member Service
Grantmaker Salary and Benefits (GSB) Survey
September 2018
Resource for members only
Presentation
PSW Webinar Recording: Does Your Foundation Take Cybersecurity Seriously?
April 2018
Resource for members only
Partner Resource
Legal Matters for Community Foundations - Council on Foundations: Resources
April 2018
Resource for members only
Member Service
Foundation Legal Help Desk
April 2018
Resource for members only
The Dallas Foundations Awards $50,000 to Improve Lives of Homeless Students
March 2018
Public Policy Resource
2018 Foundations on the Hill - Resources
March 2018
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Public Policy Resource
PSW Public Policy Position Statement
February 2018
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PSW News

For the first time, community foundations from Canada, the United States and Mexico came together in Mexico City on February 5 - 6 for a comprehensive exploration of their work across North America. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were...

February 22, 2018
General Resource
The Step-by-Step Guide to Evaluation: How to Become Savvy Evaluation Consumers
February 2018
Member News

Denver, CO - Multiple PSW members partnered to invest almost $25 million in Elevation Community Land Trust to secure more than 700 affordable homes for low-income families in the Denver area within the next five years. The Trust's goal is to create permanently affordable housing in the Denver area, and ultimately Colorado.

December 11, 2017
Partner Resource
Glossary of Nonprofit Governance
November 2017
Texas 2036
November 2017
Presentation
The George Foundation - Fort Bend County Hurricane Harvey Recovery
November 2017
2017 Annual Conference
2017 Annual Conference Session Handouts and Resources
October 2017
Member News

Oklahoma City, OK- Together with members and staff of the OKC Ballet, Kirkpatrick Family Fund announces a $2 million gift for the new Susan E. Brackett Dance Center.

October 17, 2017
2017 Annual Conference
2017 Annual Conference Final Program
October 2017
Member Service
Community Foundations Resources
September 2017
General Resource
Hurricane Harvey Database & Resources
September 2017
Blog Post

Rural communities face different challenges than their urban counterparts, ranging from access to healthy foods, lack of adequate housing, lack of public transportation and jobs. The list is extensive, and each of these challenges requires unique...

September 12, 2017
Member News

Phoenix, AZ - Following a national search, the Flinn Foundation board of directors has chosen one of Arizona’s most broadly accomplished executives and community leaders as its new president and chief executive officer.

September 07, 2017
Presentation
Baird Family Wealth Group: Economic Outlook with Brian Beaulieu
May 2017
Resource for members only
Research
Women and Giving: The Impact of Generation and Gender on Philanthropy (Fidelity Charitable)
June 2017
Research
Benchmarking Program Officer Roles and Responsibilities
June 2017
Webinar Recording
Webinar: Supporting and Advancing Advocacy: Rules Public and Private Foundations Need to Know
June 2017
2017 Annual Conference
69th Annual Conference Sponsorship Packet
June 2017
General Resource
Speak Your Peace - 5G Needs More Fiber
May 2017
Article
Public Private Partnership Provides Broadband
May 2017
Research
Child Poverty Higher in Rural America
May 2017
Public Policy Resource
Elevating Support for Texas Rural Schools
May 2017
Academic Paper
Turning the Tide on Persistant Rural Poverty
May 2017
General Resource
To Grow Rural, Know Rural
May 2017
Blog Post

Philanthropy Southwest’s Spring Summit Service Project focused on innovation in grantmaking with a two-part session at The Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub in Little Rock, AR and a follow-up roundtable discussion at the Capital Hotel.

May 17, 2017
Giving Study
Giving Study - Additional Resources
May 2017
Presentation
The Texas Climate Future: Impacts and Responses
May 2017
Member Service
2017 PSW Quarterly Newsletters
April 2017
Public Policy Resource
2017 Foundations on the Hill Leave Behinds
March 2017
Public Policy Resource
2017 FOTH Resources
March 2017
Parks for Downtown Dallas Announces Approval of Pacific Plaza Contract and Receipt of First Gift
March 2017
Research
The Re-Emerging Art of Funding Innovation
March 2017
2016 Annual Conference
Moving Upstream to Address Addiction
March 2017
Presentation
Webinar Recording Link - Get on the Map, 1/27/16
February 2017
Resource for members only
Member Service
Disaster Philanthropy Playbook
February 2017
Guide
BoardSource - Every Board's Must-have Documents
February 2017
Template
Sustainability Costing Tools
February 2017
Research
2016 Donor-Advised Fund Report
February 2017
General Resource
Get on the Map Resources
February 2017
Mary Jalonick to step down as president and CEO of The Dallas Foundation
February 2017
PSW News

DALLAS, TX (December 13, 2016) Philanthropy Southwest member, Cecelia Boone of The Boone Family Foundation is finalist for Texan of the Year. Read the article published by the Dallas Morning news by clicking here .

December 14, 2016
2016 Annual Conference
Focus Group Summary
December 2016
2016 Annual Conference
Power of Music in Aging
December 2016
2016 Annual Conference
Opportunity Youth Aspen Forum
December 2016
Research
Benchmarking Foundation Evaluation Practices
December 2016
Meeting Notes
HR 4647 "Recovering America's Wildlife Act" Update
May 2018
Member News

Philanthropy Southwest member, the Scharbauer Foundation's makes substantial grant commitment. Click here to read the article as reported by the Midland Reporter-Telegram.

November 30, 2016
Volunteer Interest Survey
November 2016
2016 Annual Conference
2016 Annual Conference Program
November 2016
Giving Study
Philanthropy Southwest's 2016 Community Foundations Giving Study Summary
November 2016
Giving Study
Philanthropy Southwest's 2016 Giving Study
November 2016

November 1, 2016 - Read about the closing day of Philanthropy Southwest’s 2016 Annual Conference in Colorado Springs featuring a peek in to 2016 politics and 2017 policy,

November 01, 2016
2016 Annual Conference
2016 Community Foundations Conference Handouts and Resources
October 2016
2016 Annual Conference
2016 Annual Conference Handouts and Resources
October 2016
Research
Philanthropy Southwest State Specific Findings - Oklahoma 2016
October 2016
Research
Philanthropy Southwest State Specific Findings - Texas 2016
October 2016
Research
Philanthropy Southwest State Specific Findings - New Mexico 2016
October 2016
Research
Philanthropy Southwest State Specific Findings - Nevada 2016
October 2016
Research
Philanthropy Southwest State Specific Findings - Colorado 2016
October 2016
Research
Philanthropy Southwest State Specific Findings - Arkansas 2016
October 2016
Research
Philanthropy Southwest State Specific Findings - Arizona 2016
October 2016
Giving Study
2016 Giving Study of Private and Community Foundations
October 2016

CINCINNATI—August 31, 2016—Fund Evaluation Group, LLC (FEG) released the results from the FEG 2016 Community Foundation Survey, which investigated an array of investment and enterprise topics.

September 02, 2016
Research
FEG Community Foundation 2016 Survey Report
September 2016
2016 Annual Conference
2016 Community Foundations Conference Detailed Schedule
July 2016
Research
New Report: Stronger Together: Immigrants, Refugees, and the Future of Texas
July 2016
2016 Annual Conference
2016 Annual Conference Detailed Schedule
July 2016

July 11, 2016 Dallas mourns, for those law enforcement officers who lost their lives and for those wounded in last week’s horrific event.

July 11, 2016
2016 Annual Conference
68th Annual Conference Sponsorship Packet
July 2016
2016 Annual Conference
2016 Community Foundations Conference At-A-Glance
June 2016
Research
Giving to Women and Girls: Who Gives, and Why
June 2016
Research
Family Engagement Survey – May 2016
June 2016
Guide
10 Ways to Improve Our Response to Humanitarian Crises
June 2016
Research
A Consumers Guide to Grants Management Systems 2016
June 2016
Member Service
2016 PSW Quarterly Newsletters
December 2016
Phoenix, AZ - 2016 Flinn Foundation Scholars Announced The 2016 Flinn Scholarship has been awarded to 20 of Arizona’s highest-achieving high-school seniors, who will receive an unparalleled package for undergraduate study at an Arizona public university.
June 01, 2016
Member News

One of the oldest pieces of continually owned family real estate in Oklahoma has been donated by members of the Kirkpatrick family to their Family Fund at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. This donation will ensure the protection of the property for public use and wildlife protection for generations to come.

June 01, 2016
Research
State of Texas Children 2016: Race and Equity
June 2016
TEGG Resource
Philanthropic Partnership Conserves Powderhorn Ranch
May 2016
Research
Program-Related Investments: Will New Regulations Result in Greater and Better Use? (Nonprofit Quarterly)
May 2016
Austin, TX - The Texas Access to Justice Foundation, the largest source for legal aid funding in the state, is administering $10 million in funding from the 84th Texas Legislative Session for legal aid for sexual assault survivors for the 2015-17 biennium.
May 31, 2016
General Resource
Are You A Learning and Sharing Foundation? Take the Test… (Alliance)
May 2016
Research
"Billion Dollar Bets" to Create Economic Opportunity for Every American (Bridgespan)
May 2016
Public Policy Resource
Nonprofit Advocacy Matters
May 2016
Research
U.S. Labor Department Publishes New Overtime Regulations
May 2016
Research
Big Issues, Many Questions (The Center for Effective Philanthropy)
May 2016
Research
Women & Wealth: Insights for Grantmakers, the new grantmaker brief from the Asset Funders Network
May 2016
Research
Philanthropy as a Platform for Civic Leadership (GrantCraft)
May 2016
Research
Keeping It in Reserve: Grantmaking for a Rainy Day (Nonprofit Quarterly)
May 2016
Guide
Collective Impact Principles of Practice: Putting Collective Impact into Action (Collective Impact Forum)
May 2016
Research
Transparency Trends (Foundation Center)
May 2016
Research
Final State of the Work: Stories from the Movement to Advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
May 2016
Research
Three steps to help your ideas take flight.
May 2016
Research
The Lazy Funder’s Guide to High-Yield Philanthropy
May 2016
Research
Do Funders Have the Right to See a Nonprofit’s Management Letter?
May 2016
Public Policy Resource
2016 Foundations on the Hill Leave Behinds
April 2016
Resource for members only
Research
Kirkpatrick Foundation Publishes The Oklahoma Animal Study
March 2016
General Resource
State Priorities Partnership
June 2015
Resource for members only
Public Policy Resource
Advocacy Toolkit
July 2015
Resource for members only
2014 Annual Conference Session Handouts and Resources
November 2014
Member Service
Corporate Foundations and Giving Program - Top Ten Reasons to Join Philanthropy Southwest
February 2016
General Resource
Community Foundation Resources
January 2016
Video
Value of Membership
December 2015
Member Service
2014 Connections E-Newsletters Issues
December 2015
Meeting Notes
2015 Executive Committee Minutes
December 2015
Resource for members only
2015 Annual Conference Session Handouts and Resources
December 2015
Blog Post
​Dallas Public Voices Greenhouse - Radical Experiment
November 2015
PSW News
Supported by the Boone Family Foundation, The Dallas Public Voices Greenhouse is also part of a national Public Voices initiative, launched by the OpEd Project in collaboration with over a dozen leading institutions – including Yale, Columbia, Northwestern, Dartmouth, the Ford foundation, and more.
November 02, 2015
Asset Allocation – Driving Returns and Controlling Risk
October 2015
Foundation Center Resources
October 2015
2016 AC Breakout Session, Emotional Intelligence: Strengthen your People Powers
October 2015
Alternative Investments – Their Role in Reducing Risk in Your Investment Portfolio
October 2015
Presentation
What’s Next for Southwest Community Foundations
October 2015
Presentation
The Spiritual Foundations of the New Physics of Finances, Faith, & Philanthropy
October 2015
Presentation
Streamline Your Grants Process, Focus More on Mission
October 2015
Presentation
A Lifecycle Approach to Investing in Organizational Capacity
October 2015
Presentation
Pathways Out of Homelessness
October 2015
Presentation
What Philanthropy Can Do to Ease the Water Crisis: A Follow up Conversation
October 2015
Presentation
Family Foundation Transitions: Leadership Succession
October 2015
Presentation
Energizing Rural Entrepreneurial Communities
October 2015
Presentation
Evaluation: Are We Making a Difference?
October 2015
Presentation
Tax Compliance Issues Private Foundations Need To Know
October 2015
2015 Annual Conference Final Program
October 2015
Member News

Lemonade Day 2016 (May 1) is already on pace to be the organization’s most successful year but it’s only the beginning of their lofty ambitions. According to U.S. Census data, there are just over 72 million children in America. Learn more about the work of Philanthropy Southwest Member, Holthouse Foundation for Kids.

September 15, 2015
Research
2014 Council on Foundations - Communfund Study of Investment and Endowments for Private and Community Foundations
August 2015
Resource for members only
Webinar Recording
Webinar: Understanding and Influencing Policy (without Getting in Trouble): What Philanthropists Need to Know to Maximize Investments in Programs and Advocacy
July 2015
Research
Achieving a Sustainable Texas
July 2015
Research
Women & Wealth: Insights for Grantmakers
July 2015
Giving Study
Giving USA 2015 - Highlights
July 2015
Mutually Nourishing Philanthropy
July 2015
Member News

Philanthropy Southwest Member Paso del Norte Health Foundation has awarded five grants totaling more than $3.2 million to reduce smoking rates among intermittent smokers, pregnant women, people living with small children, and those who lack the resources to provide for their own well-being. To read the full press release, please click on the file below.

June 25, 2015
General Resource
Mental Health Awareness
June 2015
General Resource
Youth Philanthropy On The Road
June 2015
Sector News

A new report on Americans’ charitable giving shows giving has surpassed the prerecession mark. Giving USA 2015 estimates a record $358.4 billion in charitable giving last year, representing an increase of 7.1% over the previous year.

December 31, 2015
PSW News

Linda May, Board Chair, The Simmons Foundation and PSW Legislative Network Committee Member

April 30, 2015
Blog Post

The first-ever Animal Conference sought to inspire and inform those who are personally and professionally part of the animal-wellbeing community, including nonprofits and foundations.

April 15, 2015
Blog Post

Philanthropy Southwest upheld its reputation for offering “something for all” at April's Spring Summit in Austin.

April 30, 2015
Member News
(Phoenix, AZ) Founded in 1965, Philanthropy Southwest member, Flinn Foundation celebrates its 50th year in existence. Read the complete article in the link below.
April 14, 2015
PSW News

The four distinct generations co-existing in today’s workplace is prompting foundations to become more adept at tailoring how they communicate, both internally and with community partners.

March 15, 2015
Member News
(Dallas, TX) Southern Methodist University has announced a $45 million pledge from the Dallas-based Meadows Foundation in support of the Meadows School of the Arts and the Meadows Museum.
March 25, 2015
Member News

Largest gathering of Texas philanthropy on any State Issue Held at the 3rd Texas Education Grantmakers Advocacy Convening.

March 19, 2015
Public Policy Resource
2015 Foundations on the Hill Leave Behinds
March 2015
Resource for members only
Guide
Oklahoma Conference on Nonprofit Law & Finance - Resources
March 2015
Member News
The weather wasn’t the only thing balmy about this month’s new staff retreat!
February 19, 2015
67th Annual Conference Sponsor Packet
February 2015
Guide
Everything I Needed to Know...But Nobody Told Me: A Retreat For New Foundation Staff
February 2015
Member Service
2015 Connections E-Newsletters Issues
February 2015
Member News
Becky Pastner talks about the St. David's Foundation’s history in capacity building and its new Capacity Academy, an opportunity for St. David’s grant partners to develop and implement targeted capacity-building efforts over a period of several years.
February 12, 2015
PSW News

Foundations regularly provide capacity building support to nonprofit organizations, but it’s less typical for foundations to support the growth and capabilities of fellow funders. The Kirkpatrick Foundation’s relatively modest grant support of $12,500 gave the smaller Southwestern Urban Foundation the ability to redefine its direction and mission, develop a strategic plan, and communicate about their grantmaking.

December 15, 2014
PSW News

Eusebio Diaz, Vice President of Program Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio...

April 10, 2014
Guide
Advocacy in the New World of Policy Influence
February 2015
Presentation
2015 Grantor - Grantee Dialogue: Boards for a New Era
January 2015
Guide
2015 Grantor - Grantee Dialogue: Boards for a New Era
January 2015
Guide
Processes and Practices Around Meaningful Measurement: A Case Study
January 2015
Member News

David Mendez will begin a two-year term as chair of the Houston Endowment board of directors in 2015. He has served as a director since 2006. Mr. Mendez will follow Linnet Deily as chair. Deily will continue to serve as a director.

Mr....

January 22, 2015
Member News
Prosper Waco has received a $1 million grant from the Rapoport Foundation to kick off a pilot program focused on helping local high school students successfully transition to college.
January 26, 2015
Template
Harold Simmons Foundation - Sample Grant Review
January 2015
Resource for members only
Template
Abell-Hanger Foundation - (operating) Grant Request Summary
January 2015
Template
Abell-Hanger Foundation - Grant Application Institutional Profile
January 2015
Template
Abell-Hanger Foundation - Grant Application Current Year Operating Budget
January 2015
Template
Abell-Hanger Foundation - Grant Application Contribution Analysis
January 2015
Template
Abell-Hanger Foundation - Grant Application Budget Comparison
January 2015
Template
Abell-Hanger Foundation - Grant Affidavit
January 2015
Template
Abell-Hanger Foundation - Grant Application Salary Worksheet
January 2015
Template
Abell-Hanger Foundation - Grant Application Checklist
January 2015
Template
Abell-Hanger Foundation - Special Project Grant Request Summary
January 2015
Template
Abell-Hanger Foundation - Sample Rejection Letter
January 2015
Template
Abell-Hanger Foundation - Sample of Final Grant Letter Agreement
January 2015
Template
Abell-Hanger Foundation - Sample of Matching Grant Letter Agreement
January 2015
Template
Abell-Hanger Foundation - Capital Project Grant Request Summary
January 2015
Template
Abell-Hanger Foundation - (grant) Guidelines and Policies
January 2015
Template
Abell-Hanger Foundation - Sample Award Letter
January 2015
Template
Abell-Hanger Foundation - Sample of Challenge Grant Letter Agreement
January 2015
General Resource
Abell-Hanger Foundation - At a Glance
January 2015
Template
Abell-Hanger - Capital or Special Project Checklist
January 2015
Template
Abell-Hanger Foundation - Capital Project Funding Summary
January 2015
Template
The Merrick Foundation - Conflict of Interest
January 2015
Template
The Merrick Foundation - Investment Policy 2014
January 2015
Sector News

The Senate voted last night to extend the tax extenders—including the IRA charitable rollover—for 1 year, retroactive for 2014.

December 17, 2014
Member News
St. David’s Foundation announced today a $10 million grant to People’s Community Clinic (PCC) to fund expansion and relocation to a new headquarters clinic facility in northeast Austin.
December 12, 2014
Member News

The Catholic Foundation has announced that Vicky P. Lattner will serve as chair of its Board of Trustees beginning in 2015. The current chairman, Tom Codd, Jr., will maintain a position on the board as Chairman Emeritus.

A trustee since...

December 10, 2014
Member News
Inasmuch Foundation (Oklahoma CIty, OK) recently awarded $5.79 million in grants to 28 organizations, all serving Oklahoma communities. The grants include more than $1 million to KIPP Reach to expand and grow a five-school model serving over 2,500 students per year. Another $500,000 was awarded to the Kiwanis Special Activities Fund to replace the old Carver Mark Twain Head Start building with a birth-to-school continuum campus next door to the newly renovated Mark Twain Elementary.
November 14, 2014
Member News
Through a more than $1.3 million donation, ORIX Foundation (Dallas) has given money to 82 North Texas nonprofits in an effort to help children at risk, families in poverty and veterans.
November 14, 2014
Presentation
Big Change Requires Advocacy
November 2014
Template
The Flinn Foundation - Conflict of Interest Policy
December 2014
Resource for members only
Template
Kirkpatrick Family Fund - Affiliated Fund Investment Objective
December 2014
Resource for members only
Template
Kempner Fund - Approval Letter
December 2014
Resource for members only
Template
Kempner Fund - Declination Letter
December 2014
Resource for members only
Presentation
Philanthropy Southwest Asset & Giving Trends 2014
November 2014
PSW News

Dallas, TX - Philanthropy Southwest today announced its new slate of board members and officers. Timothy Schultz, President and Executive Director of the Boettcher Foundation in Denver, Colorado, will serve as president. He succeeds John E. Brown...

November 07, 2014
Presentation
2014 Legislative Update
November 2014
Video
The Importance of Advocacy
November 2014
Investment Impact Plus
November 2014
Private Foundations: What Should be Keeping You Up at Night
November 2014
Changing the Investment Perspective
November 2014
Avoiding Labor Pains
November 2014
2014 Annual Conference Final Program
October 2014
Vulnerable Children: Hope to the Invisibles
October 2014
High Reliability Schools- Putting the Pieces Together
October 2014
Connecting a Multi-generational Workplace
October 2014
The Power of Investing in Nonprofit Capacity
October 2014
Shifting the Paradigm from Aging in Place to Community
October 2014
It CAN Happen Here: Fraud detection, deterrence and protection
October 2014
An Evolution of Perspectives on Portfolio Allocation
October 2014
Strong Leaders, Strong Teams
October 2014
Inside Outside Storytelling: Strong Leaders, Strong Teams
October 2014
Member News

Episcopal Health Foundation leaders today announced a detailed plan to improve community health across 57 Texas counties. The new $1.2 billion foundation believes its One Vision, Three Goals, Seven Strategies plan will help transform the health of families most in need through a different way of philanthropy.

October 01, 2014
Sector News

Philanthropy Southwest's Lucille DiDomenico joins more than 50 distinguished speakers and panelists from throughout Texas and the nation for this decision-maker’s convening event to network and increase the effectiveness of postsecondary success leading to living wage employment in Texas,

September 24, 2014
Guide
Cracking the Network Code: Impact through Empowerment
September 2014
Guide
From Effective to Inspired: Grantmaking Skills for Trustees and Staff
September 2014
Resource for members only
Webinar Recording
Webinar Recording: 2013 Investment Performance of Grantmaking Foundations
September 2014
Resource for members only
Blog Post

By Kristi Arellano, Communications Fellow, Boettcher Foundation

Attendees of Philanthropy Southwest’s executive briefing, held in Denver on July 23 at the offices of the Boettcher Foundation, got a first look and in-depth explanation of...

August 21, 2014
Template
Council on Foundations Advocacy Toolkit
August 2014
Research
2013 Commonfund Benchmarks Study of Community Foundations Report
July 2014
Resource for members only
Research
Commonfund - Council on Foundations 2013 Study of Investment Performance of Private Foundations
July 2014
Resource for members only
General Resource
Foundation Executive Briefing: Overview of 2013 Investment Performance of Private Foundations
July 2014
Resource for members only
Sector News

If adopted, the Act would make the IRA charitable rollover permanent, simplify the private foundation excise tax, and extend the deadline for claiming charitable contributions.

July 18, 2014
Technology: In and Beyond the Boardroom
July 2014
TEGG Resource
TEGG Support Form
December 2016
Staying the Course: Good Governance in Turbulent Times
July 2014
Presentation
Where does the money go? Foundation Investment in the Greater Houston Community
July 2014
Member News

The Kirkpatrick Family Fund is pleased to announce the appointment of two new trustees Jenny Love Meyer and Jane Sutter. “I believe Jenny and Jane will make important contributions to the mission of the Kirkpatrick Family Fund,” stated Christian...

June 11, 2014
Member News

On April 30, the Mary E. Bivins Foundation awarded $145,000 in scholarships to 21 area students. The scholarships are granted to students who meet the program criteria and are seeking a degree that prepares them to preach the Christian religion....

June 15, 2014
Research
A Consumers Guide to Grants Management Systems
June 2014
Member News

Victor and Joe Stanzel established the Stanzel Family Foundation in 1989 to award renewable scholarships to deserving college students. This year, the Foundation funded six scholarships for the Licensed Vocational Nursing – Transition Program at...

June 06, 2014
Member News

The Boettcher Foundation Board of Trustees released the names of the seven early-career scientists selected for the fifth class of Boettcher Investigators in the Webb-Waring Biomedical Research Program. The announcement was made by April Giles,...

June 03, 2014
Meeting Notes
TxEGG May 2014 Klingemann -DiFonzo
June 2014
Meeting Notes
TxEGG May 2014 TLTC - Olson
June 2014
Meeting Notes
TxEGG May 2014 HCA - Muse
June 2014

On May 20th, Congressman Erik Paulsen (R-MN-3) introduced H.R. 4691, a bill that would simplify the private foundation excise tax to a flat rate of 1 percent. The bill is co-sponsored by Congressman Danny Davis (D-IL-7).

As outlined in a...

May 23, 2014
TEGG Resource
Mad Island Marsh Preserve Presentation
May 2014
Member News

April 28 — Most observers don't think the entirety of Rep. Dave Camp's (R-Mich.) Tax Reform Act of 2014 will be enacted this year—or any year soon—but practitioners are concerned that some of the provisions affecting tax-exempt organizations may...

May 01, 2014
Member News
A severe storm system swept across the Midwest and South on April 27-29, 2014, with heavy rains, hail and tornadoes, causing damage in at least 10 states. At least 31 people were killed by tornadoes in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Iowa, Tennessee,...
May 01, 2014

Congress returns to work this week — and, according to Politico , the extenders debate will quickly heat up. The Ways and Means Committee plans to take up on Tuesday the first in what Chairman Camp has said will be a series of measures reviving...

April 29, 2014
Member News

The Flinn-Brown Civic Leadership Academy is now accepting applications for the 2014 cohort. The Flinn-Brown Civic Leadership Academy is a long-term initiative to expand the number of Arizonans who are committed to state-level public service and...

April 23, 2014
Meeting Notes
2014 April 9 Legislative Network Committee Meeting
April 2014
Resource for members only
Member News
Fort Smith, Ark. —On Monday, The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith breaks ground on a brand new $15.5 million facility for the visual arts program. The new facility will house graphic design laboratories, space for photography, painting,...
April 21, 2014
Blog Post

Tax reform has been a hot topic in Congress over the past year, and seemingly everything is on the table, including nonprofits' activities. Even with the recent release of a formal legislative proposal, real progress on a bill seems unlikely in...

April 17, 2014

The House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing last week to discuss the perennial issue of the tax extenders, the temporary tax provisions that expire year after year and are usually renewed. However, dozens of provisions that expired at the...

April 17, 2014
Presentation
Toward a Common Good: Maximizing Economic Opportunity, Access to Education, and the Contributions of New Americans in Texas
April 2014
Video
The Green Rush: Conversations about the Legalization of Marijuana in Colorado
April 2014
Video
Finding the Balance in High Tech Times
April 2014
Video
From the Gridiron to Granting Wishes: 2014 Mid-year Plenary Speaker Jeremy Bloom
April 2014
Member News

PHOENIX, Ariz.—The Board of Trustees of Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust announced today that Dr. Susan M. Pepin, nationally recognized medical educator, clinician, and researcher, will become the next president and CEO of Virginia G. Piper...

April 14, 2014
Presentation
Internet-powered Tools for Community Engagement
April 2014
Member News

The Texas Bar Foundation has announced that Brian Shannon, the Charles B. “Tex” Thornton Professor of Law at the Texas Tech School of Law, along with Dr. Victor R. Scarano, a psychiatrist and attorney in Houston, will receive the 2014 Outstanding...

April 04, 2014
PSW News

Denver, CO – The Conference of Southwest Foundations, the oldest membership association for grantmakers in the U.S., today announced the organization is now Philanthropy Southwest. The 65-year-old association is made up of more than 200 member...

April 09, 2014
Member News

San Angelo, Texas - Last week, the San Angelo Health Foundation announced grant Awards totaling $1,269,788. Six area non-profit organizations were selected to receive project funding:

Alcohol & Drug Abuse Council for the Concho Valley $1...
April 02, 2014
Sector News

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR), speaking April 1 at the annual member meeting of the National Council of Nonprofits, made his clearest statement of support for charitable giving tax incentives and for the work of charitable...

April 02, 2014
Member News

Phoenix, Arizona - University of Arizona researchers have been awarded a $200,000 two-year seed grant by the Flinn Foundation through its Promoting Translational Research in Precision Medicine grants program to find out how a virus that flies...

April 02, 2014
Public Policy Resource
2014 Foundations on the Hill Leave Behinds
March 2014
Resource for members only
Member News

Fort Worth, Texas - Junior Achievement of the Chisholm Trail presented its first-ever “Junior Achievement Impact Award” to The Miles Foundation on November 13, 2013. Junior Achievement (“JA”), is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating...

November 13, 2013
Public Policy Resource
March 2014 Letter from Texas Community Foundations to Senator John Cornyn
March 2014
Immigration, the Southwest and Economic Growth
March 2014
Member News

Beaumont, TX — The Beaumont Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of the 2014 Excellence in Education Awards as part of its ongoing commitment to support education. The Awards were created to celebrate and recognize superior contributions...

March 27, 2014
Research
Philanthropy Southwest State Summary-Texas
February 2017
Research
Philanthropy Southwest State Summary-Nevada
February 2017
Research
Philanthropy Southwest State Summary-Oklahoma
February 2017
Research
Philanthropy Southwest State Summary-Colorado
February 2017
Research
Philanthropy Southwest State Summary-Arkansas
February 2017
Research
Philanthropy Southwest State Summary-Arizona
February 2017
Member News

Students forced to share textbooks. Bus service canceled. Teachers taking on janitorial duties. After the Texas legislature cut the state’s education budget by $5.4 billion in 2011, almost every aspect of the public school system took a hit. The...

March 04, 2014
Member News

Ten new members joined the Foundation’s board of directors on February 1, 2014 to oversee the activity of the largest regional women’s fund in the world.

Dallas, TX- Dallas Women's Foundation has elected 10 new members to the board of...

March 11, 2014
Member News

The employees of Orix Americas are tackling some of North Texas’ most challenging issues — from hunger and family violence to homelessness and education — by applying skills from what they do best: making good investments. The Orix Foundation,...

March 12, 2014
Member News

The Texas Instruments (TI) Foundation announced today that Andy Smith will become executive director of the Texas Instruments Foundation, effective April 15th, building on Ann Pomykal’s work in that role for more than a decade. Ann will continue...

February 18, 2014
Guide
Put Your Mouth Where Your Money Is
Conference of Southwest Foundations
February 2014
Member News

On February 27 @ 7pm KERA’s Krys Boyd Moderated a Free Public Forum on Asset Poverty in North Texas

DALLAS/FORT WORTH – Imagine being so close to the financial edge that a single life event could push you and your family over. According...

February 03, 2014
Member Service
The Path of Legislation
Conference of Southwest Foundations
January 2014
Research
Grantmaker Salary and Benefit Survey
August 2013
Resource for members only
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