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Houston Endowment is a nonpartisan, private foundation that exists to serve the people of Greater Houston. We believe in the power of bringing people together to solve problems at their very root. houstonendowment.org
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Houston Endowment President & CEO Ann Barnett Stern highlighted the power of unity at the Greater Houston Arts Forum: “Today is a milestone. Coming together across disciplines & organizations proves this sector’s strength and vitality.”
#ICYMI Houston arts leaders, creators & advocates gathered at the Hobby Center for the first Greater Houston Arts Forum, hosted by HouArts, Houston Arts Alliance & The Hobby Center. Celebrating National Arts & Humanities Month, the event explored the future of Houston’s creative ecosystem.
How can education leaders strategically develop multi-year workforce plans? That was the question on the minds of participants at a recent convening of the Houston Community of Practice. Read more about their collaboration and learnings.
Today in history: Houston Endowment was established on September 25, 1937. We are incredibly grateful to our founders, Jess H. and Mary Gibbs Jones, for their enduring legacy of a thriving Houston.
A job description is now available for our next president and CEO. Learn more: https://f.mtr.cool/yrwjwcvlju
This type of approach can:
➡️Reduce the administrative burden for grantees.
➡️Provide resources that align with real-time needs.
➡️Shift decision-making closer to the communities a grantee serves.
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Flexible and responsive grantmaking can make a big difference for grantee organizations. 
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Her experiences have helped her recognize the supports needed in our community to help individuals through the naturalization process.
As a naturalized citizen, Program Officer Gislaine Williams knows the challenges lawful permanent residents face in seeking citizenship firsthand.
Nonprofits face growing demand & financial uncertainty. We’re stepping up with $15M in flexible grants to strengthen leadership & resiliency through our 2025 Collaboration Fund.
Good news for our grantee partners: We're committing $15 million in flexible grants to strengthen nonprofit leadership and resiliency.

Learn more in this month's issue of The Channel : https://f.mtr.cool/fzzjvnxyxz
What if grant reporting felt more like a conversation? Our team has piloted oral reporting--supported by AI. The result? Less admin burden, deeper grantee insights, and deeper relationships. (1/2)
Have you visited the Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston? Built on the premise of its namesake’s challenge, “Be the change you wish to see,” it's the first in the western hemisphere dedicated to Gandhi. Explore how the museum came to be—and why Houston Endowment was a supporter.
Do you know how Houston became home to the western hemisphere's first Gandhi museum? Find out in this month's issue of The Channel.
'Be the change you wish to see'
Plus: A leadership announcement, and a new take on traditional grant reporting
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After more than a decade of leadership, President and CEO Ann B. Stern is stepping down from her role. She will remain at the Foundation until a successor is named.
Artists, business leaders, elected officials, educators, and residents are called to become champions of the arts sector. houarts.org
HouArts – Championing arts & culture in the Greater Houston Area
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