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In the rapidly changing world of funding, nonprofit organizations encounter fresh challenges that demand thoughtful navigation and strategic planning. Like the Foundation, these organizations must adeptly address the complexities associated with bifurcated gifts.

In a city as vibrant and diverse as Houston, there’s no shortage of opportunities to make an impact.  However, the landscape of nonprofit organizations can often feel overwhelming. Greater Houston Community Foundation’s Giving Guide to Houston’s Black-led Organizations (Giving Guide) is one tool designed to help you navigate this landscape. The Giving Guide serves as your resource to connect with Black-led organizations dedicated to uplifting our community, fostering cultural awareness, and executing impactful programs. This guide not only serves donors seeking impactful avenues for their resources but also encourages collaboration and empowerment within the community at large.

In June, the Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation —in partnership with IPIC Houston and Greater Houston Community Foundation—hosted a special screening of Bad Boys 4: Ride or Die . But this was not just any screening—it featured an audience of more than 400 community members, teens, and affiliates from 13 Houston-based nonprofit organizations that champion resilience, acceptance, and mental health in the Houston community.

The New York Times https://www-nytimes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.nytimes.com/2020/06/25/opinion/sunday/black-lives-matter-corporations.amp.html# Philanthropy alone won’t save the American dream.

Feb 20, 2019 - Updated on Feb 18, 2022 - Original Article | Giving Compass https://givingcompass.org/article/how-philanthropy-can-support-racial-equity

Giving Compass https://givingcompass.org/article/the-importance-of-funding-leaders-of-color?utm_source=newsletter154&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=weekly_email

July 11, 2016 | Aspen Institute https://www.aspeninstitute.org/blog-posts/structural-racism-definition/

March 22, 2024 | Kaitlin Necas https://ghcf.org/articles/empowerment-enthusiast-dr-gena-jerkins/ In the heart of Houston, a woman is exhibiting what it means to overcome and empower. From being labeled “at risk” in 3rd grade to leading an organization that takes actions that change our communities, her journey is a testament to resilience, dedication, and the power of believing in the potential of every individual. Meet Dr. Gena Jerkins, Executive Director of the Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity (HEF), who has dedicated her life to challenging stereotypes and championing change.

Racial bias—both personal and institutional, conscious and unconscious—creeps into all parts of the philanthropic and grantmaking process. The result is that nonprofit organizations led by people of color receive less money than those led by whites, and philanthropy ends up reinforcing the very social ills it says it is trying to overcome. By Cheryl Dorsey, Peter Kim, Cora Daniels, Lyell Sakaue & Britt SavageMay 4, 2020 https://ssir.org/articles/entry/overcoming_the_racial_bias_in_philanthropic_funding#