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Philanthropy Southwest members may join PSW Peer Networks to connect with and learn from other leaders in philanthropy who share their personal and/or professional interests. PSW Peer Networks are a benefit of membership for the staff and board members of the foundations and donors in our membership. PSW currently offers the following Peer Networks:
For foundation staff and trustees to share information, resources, and questions around COVID-19 response.
For Community Foundation CEOs
For foundation staff and trustees who have a professional or personal interest in communications within the field of philanthropy
For CEOs, presidents, and executive directors of private, private family, and operating foundations
For foundation staff and trustees who have a professional or personal interest in or fund in rural communities
Private funders are an important voice in the child welfare system, and the Texas Child Welfare Funders provides a statewide forum for funders to collectively understand the landscape of child welfare and identify ways to partner and invest with one another to benefit children, youth and families.
For foundation staff and trustees who have a professional or personal interest in or fund in environmental issues
The form to sign up for Peer Networks is restricted to Philanthropy Southwest Members. Please log in to view it. You can only sign up for one network at a time. If you would like to subscribe to several networks, please refresh this page and repeat the processs.
By subscribing to the network(s) below, you will be added to their respective listserv(s) and will receive communications from other PSW members within the same network(s).
When it was formed almost 70 years ago, the organization was known as the Conference of Texas Foundations and Trust Funds.
Each member of Congress has staff to assist him or her during a term in office. To be most effective in communicating with Congress, it is helpful to know the titles and principal functions of key staff. Commonly used titles and job functions:
Philanthropy Southwest is a close family of grantmakers serving as a strong voice for philanthropy in the Southwest.
Contacting members of Congress and their staff gives you the opportunity to educate them about the work of your foundation and get their support.
Early Registration by September 6
Members: $795
Nonmembers: $1,070
2017 Community Foundations Conference Schedule at a Glance
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe
111 Country Club Drive
Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 832-1234
2019 Foundations on the Hill
The Equity In Action (EIA) Collaborative is the result of thoughtful planning and development by PSW members, aiming to equip philanthropic leaders with the tools and knowledge to advance grantmaking across the Southwest. This collaborative provides a safe and collaborative learning environment where PSW members can explore how their organizational leadership, community work, and grantmaking can contribute to access to opportunity and prosperity for all individuals in the region.
The EIA Collaborative features content delivered by national experts and external partners who are driving the larger conversations on the intersections of philanthropy. This initiative is designed to help you:
Prior to forming the EIA Collaborative, PSW has developed essential tools to guide your grantmaking journey:
These resources are available for PSW members to assist in their ongoing grantmaking work.
Join the Equity in Action (EIA) Collaborative and be part of a dynamic community of grantmakers committed to creating a more thriving region. Join us in driving meaningful change!
Email Mallory Driggers to get involved.
