Philanthropy Southwest Connections

August 2014
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Welcome to our newest members:

United Way of Central Oklahoma
(Oklahoma City, OK)

The Rosewood Foundation
(Dallas, TX)

Saulsbury Family Foundation, Inc.
(Odessa, TX)

The Lyda Hill Foundation
(Dallas, TX)

Texas Access to Justice Foundation
(Austin, TX)
Job Openings
 
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Upcoming Seminar Focuses on Grantmaking Skills for Trustees and Staff 
On September 8 & 9 in Dallas, Texas, Philanthropy Southwest will present "From Effective to Inspired: Grantmaking Skills for Trustees and Staff." This two-day program calls upon the collective knowledge of faculty and participants, and embarks upon a deep dive into the elements of grantmaking. The content will be customized based on the audience's foundation size and individuals' levels of experience. And it's not too late to register. Click here to learn more and register today.
Denver Program Highlights Foundation Investment Performance
Upcoming Webinar will offer additional opportunity hear findings

Attendees of Philanthropy Southwest's executive briefing, held in Denver on July 23 at the offices of the Boettcher Foundation, got a first look and in-depth explanation of new data highlighting the performance of foundation investments.

Bill Jarvis, head of research at the Commonfund Institute, addressed Denver attendees and presented a custom report that compared the performance of all foundations in the survey to that of Philanthropy Southwest members surveyed. The "2013 Study of Investments for Private Foundations," produced by Commonfund in partnership with the Council on Foundations, had been released earlier that day, and Jarvis' remarks were the first given to a group.
We are pleased to offer another opportunity via webinar to learn about the survey results. Register for the webinar on September 9.
House Passes America Gives Act
Next up: Consideration in the Senate

On July 17th, the United States House of Representatives passed an important legislative package impacting philanthropy, the America Gives More Act of 2014 (H.R. 4719), with a bipartisan super-majority vote of 277 to 130. While a sizable number of Democrats voted against the bill because of concerns over how to pay for these provisions, they nonetheless expressed support for the policies advanced by the charitable provisions in the bill. The bill would make the IRA charitable rollover permanent law, thereby changing it from an "extender" that must be reenacted every year or two. It would also simplify the private foundation excise tax on net investment income to a single rate of one percent.

The Council has developed an informative toolkit with information specific to H.R. 4719. And while the 2014 Congressional Summer Recess is winding down, communicating with elected officials can happen year-round. We encourage you to reach out to your Senators and convey your thoughts about the America Gives More Act.  More
Member Since...

A new listing of member foundations by the year they joined Philanthropy Southwest is now available on the website. Take a look and use this information when talking with prospective member foundations about the value of membership.
 

 
To learn more about the campaign and resources available to assist you, visit the Each One Reach One page on www.philanthropysouthwest.org (log in required).
 Coming soon:
Philanthropy Southwest
On-line Member Directory!

Find colleagues, update your contact information and mail preferences, and more!
Have you registered? 
Early Registration for 2014 Annual Conference Ends September 24!
 
Visit the Annual Conference website to review the latest schedule, speaker information and information on planning your travel to Arizona. Use the register button below to access online registration.
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Philanthropy Southwest's room rate is $199 plus 12% tax. Make hotel reservations online today >

Or call 602.225.0100 or 800.325.3535 to make reservations by phone. 
Learn how your organization can sponsor Philanthropy Southwest's 2014 Annual Conference.
SHORT TAKES 
Member Happenings 
The Catholic Foundation announced in early August that Michael (Mike) J. Murray, J.D. has joined the foundation as senior development officer. Murray, a Dallas native and licensed attorney, will utilize his expertise in nonprofit management by cultivating donor relationships, assisting with planned gifts to the foundation and promoting the mission of The Catholic Foundation. Mr. Murray earned his bachelor's degree from The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC and his law degree from Southern Methodist University in Dallas. He was most recently the executive director of Heroic Media.

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation welcomes two individuals to the foundation team: Faviola Porras, Accounting Support Assistant, and Angelina Velazco, Operations Support Assistant. 


 

Foundation News 
Meadows Foundation President and CEO Linda Evans recalls James Brady's death and notes lack of progress in the mental health field in a recent edition of the Dallas Morning News. More

Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation recently awarded The University of Arizona a $9 million grant in support of developing Arizona's first public veterinary medical and surgical program to train doctors of veterinary medicine. More

The Boettcher Foundation has selected 20 Colorado nonprofits for grant funding toward community enrichment projects in the state. The projects will be awarded a total of $815,000 in support of capital projects. "From shared community spaces and historic preservation to game-changing youth development centers and concert venues, these projects represent some of the most innovative, thoughtful and ambitious campaigns being pursued by nonprofits in Colorado," said Tim Schultz, president and executive director of the Boettcher Foundation. More

Grant Awards totaling $566,885 were recently announced by the San Angelo Health Foundation. Six area non-profit organizations were selected to receive project funding. More

The St. David's Foundation in Austin, Texas, has announced a grant of $8.9 million to develop a mental health center at Austin Travis County Integral Care. The grant will be used to establish a community-based psychiatric treatment center for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. Scheduled to open in 2015, the planned 12,000-square-foot center will offer 16 beds and a range of integrated services. More

To read more member news, continuously added to our website, click here.
UPCOMING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Don't forget to visit Philanthropy Southwest's upcoming events listing.

About Us

Philanthropy Southwest actively promotes opportunities to exchange ideas, build relationships and advance philanthropic excellence. Founded in 1949, Philanthropy Southwest is the most enduring association of grantmakers in the United States, providing timely information and connecting colleagues across the region to help them thrive and succeed in their work. Philanthropy Southwest connects trustees and staff with foundations in Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. We are dedicated to fostering a welcoming environment with members who generously help other members, working together toward a better future.  

 

For more information, visit  www.philanthropysouthwest.org  

 
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