About Philanthropy Southwest Membership
Philanthropy Southwest membership connects you to a trusted network of philanthropic leaders committed to strengthening communities across the region. Through membership, organizations gain access to peer learning, timely insights, and opportunities to collaborate on the most pressing issues facing philanthropy today.
Members benefit from:
- Curated convenings, workshops, and conferences designed for philanthropic professionals
- A strong peer network for knowledge-sharing and problem-solving
- Access to regional and national insights, trends, and best practices
- Opportunities to collaborate and amplify impact across the Southwest
- Leadership development and visibility within the philanthropic sector
Membership is designed for organizations actively engaged in philanthropy, including private and family foundations, community foundations, corporate giving programs, and philanthropic advisors. Whether you are advancing local impact or working across multiple communities, Philanthropy Southwest provides the connections and resources to support your work.
Why Join PSW? Our Members Say:
- Relationships – they credit PSW for creating the most critical professional and diverse relationships they’ve made in their careers
- Professional Learning – they see us as the first stop for the professional development that their teams and boards need most
- Focus on the Southwest – they highly value our members’ unique perspective on and our proactive approach to addressing our region’s complex and difficult issues
- Advocacy – they are grateful to know that PSW is advancing the cause of philanthropy, with one strong voice, at all levels
- Innovation – while they know we value and promote best practices in philanthropy, they also count on us to stay on the leading edge in understanding, promoting, and helping to shape what’s next
- Diversity – they understand and embrace our belief that our diversity makes us stronger, and they value our commitment to honoring and including varied backgrounds, cultures, thoughts, values, and geographies
Who We Serve
- Charitable Trust
- Community Foundations
- Corporate Foundation
- Corporate Social Responsibility and Giving Programs
- Family Foundations
- Health Conversion Foundation
- Operating Foundations
- Private and Independent Foundation
- Supporting Organizations
Become A Member
Joining Philanthropy Southwest is simple. Complete the membership application that corresponds to your organization type (private foundation, community foundation, or corporate giving program) and include your most recent Form 990, IRS determination letter, and a current list of staff.
Membership dues are outlined within each application and, effective 2026, include a 3% annual inflationary increase approved by the Board of Directors.
Submit your completed application and materials by mail to the address below or email them to Amanda Esaena, Vice President, at amanda@philanthropysouthwest.org.
Philanthropy Southwest
3000 Pegasus Park Drive, Suite 706
Dallas, TX 75247
