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Family Philanthropy Day 2018

Harvey Relief Fund Update

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We hope 2018 is off to a terrific start for you!

Welcome back to Insights- the Foundation's e-newsletter. This month's content showcases the many programs hosted by the foundation.

We'd love to hear from you after you read this issue.

The GHCF Team

GHCF & 2164 LAUNCH NEW PHILANTHROPIC TOOL

Inspired by and beta-tested by our Next Gen Donors, in partnership with 21/64, GHCF co- created a new tool that will be used by philanthropists across the country: Time, Talent, Treasure & Ties (TTT&T) . We are proud to announce the launch!

Traditionally, donors have focused on how to maximize and distribute their resources around Time, Talent, and Treasure. Now, catalyzed by what we have learned from the next generation, we add a fourth resource to this list: Ties-representing inspiration, connection, and strategic input, leverage, and collaboration with peers and social networks.

Read more here.

UPCOMING EVENTS

April 18: Understanding Houston

Houston After Harvey: An Update on Recovery

Location: Royal Sonesta

Last day to register is Thursday, April 12th. Register Here

April 24: Mental Health Donor Lunch & Learn: Prevention & Early Intervention

Location: DePelchin Children's Center

May 17: Mental Health Donor Lunch & Learn: Equity and Advocacy

Location: United Way

NGDI PROSPECT BREAKFAST

The Next Gen Donor Institute (NGDI) mission is to connect, cultivate, inspire, and engage the next generation of philanthropic leaders in Houston. Throughout the program, you will develop a deeper understanding of your philanthropic journey and identity as well as learn from peer and community leaders about philanthropic trends and possibilities.

The Next Gen Alumni network invites you to attend an informational breakfast about the NGDI at the Foundation on Tuesday, April 17, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

If you are interested in NGDI or would like to attend the informational breakfast, please contact Anne Fried at afried@ghcf.org or 713-333-5893.

FIRST PHILANTHROPY ACCELERATOR

In December 2017, a cohort of local GHCF donors participated in the first Philanthropy Accelerator course offered in partnership with The Philanthropy Workshop . Donors learned about the Strategic Philanthropy Roadmap and key steps to maximize positive impact for the causes they care about most. Participants spent day two of the two-day workshop at South Texas College of Law taking a deep dive into the current issues facing immigrants and refugees in Houston and the different strategies that funders and nonprofits are using to address these challenges.

In March 2018, Accelerator participants came together at the community foundation to spend time discussing their values, current giving, and philanthropic interests as they seek to create their own giving plans and strategies.

In the words of participants:

"I was able to learn so much in just two days."

"I definitely plan to have a more strategic philanthropy practice."

"I will bring the format with me to family meetings as well as try to create a

family mission statement."

LUNCH WITH GINNY

Donors and families came to together to learn from national leader,

Ginny Esposito, and local donors. It was a special conversation!

Thank you to everyone who joined us at The NEXT Family Conversation with Ginny Esposito and local donors - Howard and Tadd Tellepsen and Carl Schmulen and Caren Sweetland on January 31 ^st .

Download Ginny's full presentation.
Enjoy Luncheon photos.
To learn more about GHCF's Center for Family Philanthropy, contact Jennifer Touchet, Senior Director of Family Philanthropy.

FAMILY PHILANTHROPY DAY 2018

Learn. Volunteer. Give.

Don't miss Family Philanthropy Day 2018 on November 10th!

The Third Annual Family Philanthropy Day is in partnership with Houston Improvement Project and Covenant House .

SAVE THE DATE

Saturday, November 10, 2018

More details coming soon!

Peek at our 2017 video of Family Philanthropy Day for a little inspiration.

HARVEY RELIEF FUND UPDATE

On March 15, 2018, The Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund (HHRF) disbursed $42.3 million to 27 local nonprofit organizations to provide additional aid and services to Hurricane Harvey flood victims in the Houston area. This fourth round of grants brings the total amount distributed by the fund to $108.8 million. Since August, HHRF supported 123 local nonprofit organizations that are focused on providing a wide-variety of support to those who were affected by Hurricane Harvey.