 The demands and rigor of medical school are well-known. With rising cost-
$278,455 for private schools and $207,866 for public schools- an equally important but lesser acknowledged fact is that some students are not able to pay for travel and related expenses for residency interviews during their last year of medical school.
Would it be possible for a GHCF donor to help these students? The surprisingly, simple answer was yes! A donor family who wishes to remain anonymous was moved to action when they learned that students at Baylor College of Medicine face these very challenges.
The family says, "Supporting education has always been an important part of our mission. When we learned of the financial need of the students, the importance of residency and its impact on their future, giving a scholarship was a natural fit. While some may think it's an odd choice to support future physicians, there are many students who are struggling financially. We didn't understand the extent of this before GHCF helped us do the research." To read more, click
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We are thrilled to announce the launch of the new DonorHouston database, powered by GuideStar! DonorHouston is now available to the public and continues to be accessible by all Foundation donors. The increased access enables everyone to connect to the causes they care about, in keeping with the mission of the Foundation.
The new platform offers:
- Improved technology
- A robust, objective view of organizations so you can give more strategically
- Ability to see if your favorite organizations have volunteer opportunities for you and your family
- Convenient way to search for nonprofit organizations by creating your own profile and saving links to your favorite organizations
- Videos, information on disaster programs, and much more!
We invite you to visit DonorHouston today. You can access the database in several ways:
You can learn more about DonorHouston in our
FAQ section
, including what to do if your favorite organization is not included in the database. If you have questions, please contact
Eileen Alexander
, DonorHouston & Nonprofit Liaison, or call 713-333-2237.
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Spring Advisor Program
Structural & Family Trends in Philanthropy
Friday, May 6, 2016
7:45 AM - 9:00 AM
The Houstonian Hotel
To register, click here. Seating is limited.
What's Ahead...
We are excited to launch Houston's first Professional Advisor Institute designed to deepen participants' understanding of philanthropy. The institute will begin in August 2016. For additional details, read the description.
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To learn more about how GHCF can work with you to assist your clients in planning their charitable giving strategy, please contact
Susan Zarich.
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POVERTY, INC. Screening Monday, May 23, 2016 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Edwards Greenway Grand Plaza
Join us for a reception, Q&A with one of the film's participants, and be treated to a book giveaway!
POVERTY, INC. has earned more than 40 international film festival honors and awards. Drawing from over 200 interviews filmed in 20 countries, the film unearths an uncomfortable side of charity and. challenges viewers to ask the tough question: Could I be part of the problem?
This event is open to Foundation donors on a first come, first served basis. Spaces are filling fast, so please reserve your seat today!
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Featuring the latest thinking and commentary from the field of philanthropy.
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Stanford Social Innovation Review
encourages donors not to stop funding an organization just because you can. Donors are asked not to walk away from success because you don't think your money makes a difference anymore, the organization can attract other funding or because the organization may become dependent on you. Consider staying the course.
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Social Mobility and Dropping Out
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First National Study of Family Foundations
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The National Center for Family Philanthropy conducted the first national benchmark study of family foundations. The study creates a profile of family foundations and provides a baseline to track trends in family philanthropy over time.
Review highlights from the study
to see how your family foundation compares to others. The results may surprise you!
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How Do Successful People Ask Questions?
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There is increasing interest across sectors in how we can become more curious and learn to ask questions that hopefully lead to better results. Fast Company highlights how successful people ask questions, Exponent Philanthropy encourages us to Nurture a Culture of Curiosity, Inquiry and Innovation, and Worth Magazine reveals four questions that you should ask before making a significant gift.
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America's 50 Most Generous Donors
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy takes a look at
America's 50 most generous donors
. Six graphics tell you more about the causes and institutions the donors gave to, the states that have the most big donors, how giving differs between people who made their fortunes in technology versus finance, and more.
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Calling All Youth Philanthropists...to Disneyland...to learn together
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The Foundation is inviting all youth philanthropists and their families to join us at Disneyland this summer to learn about and share your experiences in youth philanthropy. The Youth Philanthropy Connect conference for youth philanthropists ages 8-21 and their families will be held July 7-9, 2016 at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel. Two of the Foundation's own young givers, Ashley Deutser and Alexis Elder, will be presenting a workshop on how youth can share their time, talents, treasures, and ties to support the causes they care about most.
Click
here
to learn more and register for YPC 2016. The international conference will explore the theme "Building Tomorrow, Together".
Please contact
Jennifer Touchet
to learn more about the Foundation's work to expand and enhance family philanthropy in Houston and beyond.
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The Foundation presented an opportunity for donors to learn about The Way Home- a collective impact approach and public-private partnership with the ambitious goal of ending chronic homelessness in Houston by 2016. Read the Executive Summary to learn more about this history making initiative. If you want to participate in The Way Home, please contact LaTanya Flix, Donor Engagement Director.
Pictured from left to right: Steve Maislin, Ann Stern, Mandy Champman Semple, Renee Wizig-Barrios, and Doug Foshee.
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 Our new Center for Family Philanthropy was recently featured in the Houston Chronicle! We are thrilled to launch the Center and to provide resources and services that address multi-generational needs.
For more details, contact Jennifer Touchet, Director of Family Philanthropy.
Pictured from left to right: Mandy Kao, Anika Jackson, Bonnie Weekley, Andrew Tellepsen, and Trent Tellepsen.
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Communicating with Policymakers
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Steve joined CEOs from four other Texas-based community foundations to visit key legislators as part of the Community Foundation Public Awareness Initiative. The goal was to educate legislators about the work of community foundations and how foundations partner with many of the legislator's constituents to improve the quality of life throughout Texas. Discussion focused on how community foundations and our donors might be impacted by broad-based tax reform and changes to rules concerning donor advised funds and donations of appreciated assets.
Pictured from left to right: Brent Christopher, Ashley Allison, Kyle Penney, Congressman Kevin Brady, Steve Maislin, Nancy Jones, and Jeff Hamond.
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Renee was a panelist at the National Association of Corporate Directors Texas TriCities Chapter meeting where over 200 corporate leaders attended. The focus of the panel was for members to learn more about what is on the horizon for philanthropy and non-profit board governance in 2016.
Click on the image to view the event!
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Our goal is to inform and interest donors, clients and friends of the Foundation.
We invite your feedback.
Contact us
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