2026 Houston Black Donor Survey

Conduct research on my own (e.g. annual report, review 990)

Friends or family ask me to support a cause

Organization website, newsletter or event invitation

Professional advisor (accountant, attorney, financial advisor)

Board member role, responsibilities, and best practices

Determining if a nonprofit/social enterprise is making a difference

Developing an annual plan for my/our family's donations and volunteering

Different types of giving vehicles (e.g. donor advised fund, private foundation)

How to use data and evidence-based practices to inform my decision making

Partnering with others who share my interest

Passing on values and preparing the next generation for philanthropy

Understanding what it takes to make social change happen

I have no specific learning needs at this time.

Foster care and/or juvenile justice system involved youth