... New Mexico In a high-tech world, I think it’s important for grant makers to consider the value of a high touch association like Philanthropy Southwest not just for their own work, but for the...
... of cordiality that strengthens relationships. In Texas, for example, we have had a big gap in mental health services. ... study by another funder, led to six foundations pooling resources and working together...
... to nonprofit organizations, but it’s less typical for foundations to support the growth and capabilities of ... established, with a growing board and grantmaking, its resources were insufficient to support organizational ... community, connecting them to much greater resources available from larger foundations and corporate ...
December 15, 2014
Immigration, the Southwest and Economic Growth
March 2014
Giving Study
Giving USA 2015 - Highlights
July 2015
Staying the Course: Good Governance in Turbulent Times
... address significant needs. One such presenter who clicked for us was Steve Murdock. As former director of the U.S. ... the Helios Education Foundation and the Morrison Institute for Public Policy at Arizona...
... have an interest in child welfare and improving outcomes for vulnerable children, youth and families. Our desire is to ... attending conferences and participating on committees for the association, we asked...
April 10, 2014
Research
Commonfund - Council on Foundations 2013 Study of Investment Performance of Private Foundations
... single, flat rate of 1 percent will simplify compliance for private foundations, improve efficiencies, and remove ... Private foundations dedicate valuable time and resources to managing the complex, two-...
May 23, 2014
An Evolution of Perspectives on Portfolio Allocation
October 2014
It CAN Happen Here: Fraud detection, deterrence and protection
... Southwest Foundations, the oldest membership association for grantmakers in the U.S., today announced the organization ... range of services we provide and our members’ passion for advancing the public good.”...
April 09, 2014
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