Greetings!
We hope you enjoy this issue of Insights. Please click on the links below to read exciting updates and news from the summer. Do you have feedback regarding Insights?
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Best Regards,
The GHCF Team
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WE'RE MOVING!
The GHCF office will relocate to
515 Post Oak Blvd., Ste. 1000, 77027 in mid-October. We anticipate closing the office on Thursday, October 11, in order for the movers to begin the process, and expect to open for regular business on Monday, October 15. All telephone numbers and emails will remain the same. Please stay tuned for further updates.
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PROFESSIONAL ADVISOR CORNER
Think
Advisor discusses a study by U.S. Trust and The Philanthropic Initiative, where a disconnect was discovered between advisors and clients.
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ROUNDUP FROM THE FIELD
Featuring the latest thinking and commentary from the field of philanthropy.
The National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP) shared three articles about “bunching” donations and using a Donor Advised Fund; bunching may be a strategic move in light of the new tax laws. As always, please consult your tax professional for advice.
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(2 minute read)
The Greater Kansas City Community Foundation explains bunching and shows how donors can benefit in this one page document.
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(6 minute read)
Read more about the new standard deductions, bunching, and answers to basic questions on Donor Advised Funds from the
New York Times.
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(13 minute read)
Kiplinger provides strategies for you to reduce your tax bill while still supporting your favorite causes. Topics discussed include bunching, Donor Advised Funds, vetting charitable organizations, and timing your charitable gifts.
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In addition, the NCFP blog published two “Voices from the Field” posts you may find useful.
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“As you consider launching or ramping up your own philanthropic endeavors in the future, consider a few of these approaches and envision where they might take you…”
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“What if the beneficiaries of the hardworking organizations that foundations serve were represented among foundation leadership?"
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September 20 & 21, 2018
Empowering Houston’s
Immigrant Families
How to Make a Philanthropic Impact
General registration for the site visit (not including the detention facility) is open until close of business on September 19. Click on the button below for more information or to register.
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October 9, 2018
Education Learning Series
Expanding Access to School Choice
Please join us for lunch and discussion on expanding access to school choice and how local charter school leaders are fulfilling demand. Click on the button below for more event details and a list of speakers.
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FAMILY GIVING CIRCLE NEWS
KICKOFF MEETING
Sunday, September 16, 2018
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Tellepsen Family Downtown YMCA
The 2018 Family Giving Circle is off to a great start! This year’s mission is
to support organizations and programs that work to increase literacy for children in Harris County.
The Youth Leadership Team met in August to review and score 14 grant applications, from which three nonprofit finalists were chosen. These finalists are the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation, Harris County Public Library – Book Buddies Program, and the Rise School. Families will learn more about these organizations at the Family Giving Circle kickoff meeting.
Would you like to join the Family Giving Circle?
Contact Anne Fried!
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Join us for our Third Annual Family Philanthropy Day!
Saturday, November 10, 2018
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
(Near corner of Westheimer & Montrose)
This year’s program will focus on youth homelessness in Houston. We’re partnering with Houston Improvement Project (founded in 2016 by Next Gen alumna Kate Fowler) and Covenant House Houston to restore and beautify the Covenant House youth intake center.
Family Philanthropy Day is a multi-generational program for adults and families, including children ages 5 and up.
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The mission of the Next Gen Donor Institute (NGDI) is to connect, cultivate, inspire and engage the Next Generation of philanthropic leaders.
We are excited to announce the 2019 NGDI retreat dates!
RETREAT DATES:
Part I: Feb. 15, 2019 – Feb. 17, 2019
Two-day intensive learning retreat
Location: The Tremont House
Part II: April 11, 2019
One-day learning retreat
Location: GHCF Office
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NEW FOUNDATION SERVICES CLIENT
Arts Connect – Bridging the Gap in Arts Equity, Together
Arts Connect exists as a hub where capacity building, advocacy, data collection, and funding meet to advance arts equity on behalf of Houston students.
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HURRICANE HARVEY RELIEF FUND UPDATE
Since its establishment a year ago, the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund (HHRF) received over $114 million from more than 127,000 donors to support immediate and longer-term disaster relief needs in the City of Houston and Harris County. To date, the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund has disbursed more than $110.5 million to 123 local nonprofit organizations.
In late August, the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund released an
evaluation and lessons learned memo to share third-party findings regarding the Fund's activity. The memo, compiled by FSG, shares insights about the Fund's operations and forward-looking considerations for future philanthropic disaster relief responses in Houston and beyond.
Thank you to all who donated; the recovery and relief efforts would not have been possible without you.
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STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS
Welcome to our newest team members! Click
here to learn more about them.
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Alicia Jacobs
Meeting & Events Coordinator
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Lauren Jones
Foundation Services Associate
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Cindy Newman
Foundation Services Accounting Manager
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Robert Sepeda
Data & Impact Manager
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We also had two of our team members depart for new opportunities. We will miss Donor Services Associate Lucy Acevedo and Donor Engagement Director LaTanya Flix. We wish them great success in their endeavors!
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