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WELCOME NEW and RENEWING MEMBERS
The Byron Nelson Foundation
(Dallas, TX)
Campbell Foundation
(Dallas, TX)
East Texas Communities Foundation
(Tyler, TX)
Golden Rule Foundation
(Dallas, TX)
Oklahoma City Community Foundation
(Oklahoma City, OK)
The Rent-A-Center Foundation
(Plano, TX)
Texas Pioneer Foundation
(Texarkana, TX)
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2016 Annual Members Meeting
October 27, Colorado Springs, CO
The Annual Members Meeting is scheduled to take place Thursday, October 27 at 11:30 a.m. at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
At the meeting, the following candidates will be presented to the membership for a vote.
Officers to serve a term of one year:
2016 - 2017
President:
Amy M. Meadows
, Parks for Downtown Dallas, Dallas, TX
Immediate Past President:
Timothy Schultz
, Boettcher Foundation,
Denver, CO
Treasurer:
Jennifer Grassham
, J. F Maddox Foundation, Hobbs, NM
Secretary:
Christopher M. Shaw
, The George and Fay Young Foundation, Inc.,
Dallas, TX
Board members to serve a three-year term: 2016 - 2019
Nancy Anthony
, Oklahoma City Community Foundation,
Oklahoma City, OK
Susan Pepin, M.D.
, Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust, Phoeniz, AZ
Matthew Carpenter
, El Pomar Foundation, Colorado Springs, CO (second term)
Members who are unable to attend will receive a proxy vote form. Please watch
your e-mail.
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Remember to register
for
pre-conference events.
If you are arriving in Colorado Springs on Wednesday, there are several off-site opportunities from which to choose which you may enjoy with colleagues before the conference officially kicks off!
Site Visits
: Three of our four site visits are scheduled for Wednesday, October 26 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Find one that interests you on the site visit page of our website.
On Wednesday evening there are two options:
Author
Karl Zinsmeister will presents insights and unheard stories about the beginnings of American philanthropy from his recent work
The Almanac of American Philanthropy.
His book will also be available for sale. The second is the movie
Signs of Humanity
followed by conversation and s'mores with the producer and director, Willie Baronet.
Two separate early sessions on
Thursday, October 26 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.:
CEO/Trustee Essentials
and
Grantmaking Basics: 990, Due Diligence and Site Visits
.
Both of these sessions offer CPE credit.
The current
schedule of events
is available in the Annual Conference section of our website, which is continuously updated with the latest conference details. We look forward to seeing you in Colorado!
The hotel block at The Broadmoor is full. However, please contact our offices if you need a room and would like to be added to the waiting list. If you have a reservation which you will not need, please contact our staff before cancelling.
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Rural Funders Affinity Group
Reception launches affinity group
After an enthusiastic response following PSW's Rural Funders reception at the 2015 Annual Conference, talk of an affinity group has materialized into the official launch of a PSW Rural Funders Affinity Group this summer with a newsletter.
The need is great -- roughly 10% of all philanthropic investment reaches rural communities. The second annual Rural Funders Reception will be held Friday, October 28 at Philanthropy Southwest's 2016 Annual Conference at The Broadmoor. Contact Pam Jamieson if you would like to be added to a mailing list or visit the Rural Funders Affinity Group page on the PSW website to stay informed.
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Community Foundation Conference
October 26, 2016, Colorado Springs, CO
Designed specifically for Community Foundations, Philanthropy Southwest is pleased to be holding our Community Foundations Conference at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, CO. Check out the
schedule online and join colleagues from around the region for lively conversations on diverse topics led by seasoned national and regional thought leaders. Sessions to enhance professional skills, fundraising, financial expertise and legislative policy, along with networking time to make new connections will round out the day.
There is no additional charge for the Community Foundations Conference if you have registered for the full Philanthropy Southwest Annual Conference, however, you must register for both.
Register for the Community Foundations Conference today! Hope to see you in Colorado Springs!
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Community Foundation Initiatives
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2016 - 2017 Committees Forming Now
 We need you!
Philanthropy Southwest has always relied on the v
olunteer support of members
. Annually, nearly100 PSW members serve on the PSW board of directors or on a committee. This allows us to operate with a small staff, while still offering a top-notch annual conference and dozens of educational programs. Find out how you can get involved here how you can get involved.
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Towards a More Resilient Place
Place-based Philanthropy Convening, September 19-21, Aspen, Colorado
Are you interested in exploring some of the following questions about place-based efforts:
* Wha
t is the funder role in community resiliency?
* How d
oe
s philanthropy fund in a collaborative way in order to help communities grow their power and agency? How should we
a
nalyze and evaluate success in place-based initiatives?
* How does how we define place inform how we define our work?
If so, attend
Towards a More Resilient Place, the upcoming Place-Based Philanthropy Convening co-hosted by Aspen Forum for Co
mmunity Solutions and Neighborhood Funders Group. Philanthropy Southwest members can attend with $100 discount on registration. Register as an NFG member to receive the discount.
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2016 Animal Grantmakers Conference
October 23-26, Denver, Colorado
The 2016 Animal Grantmakers Conference will be held October 23-26 at the Curtis Hotel in Denver, Colorado. This year's sessions cover a wide range of animal-related issues including:
- The future of investing in animal welfare
- Moving the needle for animals through social change
- Data-driven approaches to advancing animal protection
- Humans as super-predators; impacts on wildlife
- Assessing impact and status of human-animal connections
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Bipartisan House, Senate Announce Child Welfare Legislation
Family First Prevention Services Act of 2016
The bipartisan, bicameral Family First Prevention Services Act of 2016 (H.R. 5456, S. 3065) was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 13 and in the Senate on June 16. Many partnered across the sectors of philanthropy, advocacy, government, provider and constituents to push for this reform. This legislation allows for federal child welfare dollars to be used on prevention investments and encourages the placement of children in foster care in the least restrictive, most family-like settings appropriate to their special needs. It represents an historic step forward for vulnerable children and families. The bill passed the House on June 21 and awaits a vote in the Senate.
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Philanthropy and Immigration
Houston Endowment and The Simmons Foundation release joint statement
On June 23, the U.S. Supreme Court split 4-4 on Texas v. United States, upholding the existing injunction delaying any implementation of expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA). The decision leaves immigrants in limbo. Houston Endowment and The Simmons Foundation have released a joint statement highlighting that this is a critical opportunity for philanthropy to reaffirm the value and contribution of immigrants -- and to support organizations that provide vital services to children and families in need.
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SHORT TAKES
Member Happenings
The
El Pomar Foundation
is pleased to announce the election of
Andrea Aragon
and Matt Carpenter to the Foundation's Board of Trustees. The Foundation is pleased to announce the advance of Lori Bellingham as vice president, communications and welcome Devanie Helman as director of El Pomar Fellowship. Read more.
Linda Perryman Evans, president and CEO of The Meadows Foundation has been named as one of The Nonprofit Times top 50 in its 19th annual listing of people of Power and Influence.
Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust is pleased to welcome four new staff members: Carey Chambers, chief financial officer; Tim Wilmot, Ph.D., director of strategic learning; Krista Ivey, assistant controller and Linda Smith, board and executive assistant.
The George Foundation is pleased to announce Saché LeBlanc Cantu as the newest addition to the Foundation's grant staff as grant associate. In the newly-created position, she will be responsible for supporting the Foundation's grantmaking strategy and efforts to increase and enhance the Foundation's and its grantees' impact.
Foundation News
St. David's Foundation announces that it has awarded Neal Kocurek Scholarships to 54 central Texas high school graduates who are pursuing healthcare careers. The Kocurek scholarship provide up to $7,500 per year for up to four years of undergraduate studies for each recipient. Full article.
The National Center for Family Philanthropy will be in Dallas October 18 for an event at
The Meadows Foundation
to explore their findings in their "Trends in Family Philanthropy" report which was released this past November. Register or find out more details here.
This summer the Paso del Norte Health Foundation, awarded five grants to support a smoke free community. The grants totalled more than $660,000 under the Tobacco and Alcohol Control Priority Area -- A Smoke Free Paso del Norte initiative. Funding will deter the initiation of smoking in youth, create availability of cessation programs, and promote smoke-free environments. For a list of organizations funded, visit www.pdnhf.org/news.
In its second quarter, San Angelo Health Foundation awarded $383,329 to five area non-profit organizations. Grants were made to Ballinger Memorial Hospital District for X-Ray equipment, Christoval Volunteer Fire Department for a wildfire truck chassis, Junior League of San Angelo for their Student Closet program, San Angelo Civic Ballet to purchase furniture and fixtures for their new space in the San Angelo Performing Arts Center and to West Texas Counseling & Guidance's Suicide Prevention Program.
For more member news continuously added to our we
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UPCOMING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
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