Harnessing the power of philanthropy for Texas public and higher education

History of Philanthropy Advocates

Our Model

Philanthropy Advocates' work is changing public and higher education policy in Texas and, maybe even more importantly, changing how philanthropy more broadly approaches public policy. Philanthropy Advocates has become the largest grantmaker advocacy coalition in Texas history and perhaps the largest grantmaker policy coalition in the U.S.

We do three primary things:

1. Provide objective data to policymakers on important public and higher education policy issues;

2. Channel/pool funds to provide grants to effective education advocacy and policy groups across the state, with an emphasis on the dissemination of relevant, credible research; and

3. Mobilize grantmakers around a shared policy agenda.

Staff

Philanthropy Advocates' staff is a team of experts in philanthropy, nonprofits and government. Our staff is committed to protecting, promoting and improving public and higher education in Texas through effective public policy and advocacy.

Leadership Committee

Philanthropy Advocates' Leadership Committee plays a critical role in shaping and guiding the future strategy of Philanthropy Advocates. Members of the Leadership Committee participate in quarterly meetings, plan and participate in our Advocacy Day at the Capitol during legislative sessions every odd year, and contribute expertise and ideas to the current and future work of Philanthropy Advocates.

Contact Us

Please contact us to learn how to become a member. We welcome your questions!