Program areas at Philanthropy Southwest
In-person annual conference: there were over 456 individuals registered for the 74th annual conference, including member, non-member and spouse/guest registrants. The conference included five plenary sessions and 32 breakout sessions, networking events, site visits, and the celebration of Philanthropy dinner, ceo / ed breakfast
Education : Philanthropy Southwest offers a number of educational and professional learning opportunities on a variety of topics designed to assist its members with all aspects of operating charitable organizations efficiently, effectively, and within the legal framework of the internal revenue code as well as the statutes of their respective states. Offerings included the following:university of Texas law school nonprofit organizations institute: over 300 people attended this program led by national experts from private foundations, nonprofit organizations, law, finance and governmental entities. Topics included discussions on tax, legislative, and governance issues affecting private foundations and nonprofit organizations. Other session topics included data protection, crisis management, risk management, grantmaking, investments, compliance and reporting.webinars and psw on the road events: psw completed 3 webinars for membership on topics ranging from legal matters for community foundation, board governance-best &emerging practices; psw on the road events were held in 5 locations, with 158 attendees - Colorado springs, co, santa fe, nm, little rock, ar, houston, tx, and austin, tx
Ongoing member services :Philanthropy Southwest is committed to connected, impactful Philanthropy by providing responsive and timely services, resources and educational programming to its members. To that end psw provided: leadership development opportunities, online educational exchange committed to member professional development dynamic and tailored learning experiences, connection opportunities, one southwestern voice to promote & defend Philanthropy effectively, sector resources and discounts.