Harness the Power of Philanthropy for Transformative Change 

Philanthropy plays a vital role in driving positive change by uniting the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. The Civic & Community Engagement Collaborative (CCE) is designed to empower philanthropic organizations in the southwestern U.S. to become catalysts for transformative impact. 

Civic & Community Engagement Toolkit

Now Available to PSW Members 

Together, PSW members with leadership from CoSpero Consulting and partnership from Houston Endowment, met monthly to delve into the topic of CCE among funders in our region, culminating in a new resource available to PSW members. This toolkit offers a comprehensive set of assessments, tools and resources designed to help philanthropic organizations strengthen their civic and community engagement efforts. Organized around four key pillars, the toolkit is tailored to meet the unique needs of diverse philanthropic entities. Whether your focus is increasing civic involvement, fostering unity, creating thriving communities, or addressing systemic issues, this toolkit will be an invaluable resource on your journey. 
 

Explore the key pillars:

1. Civic Participation: Efforts to involve more people in shaping public policies, social issues, or governance structures for the betterment of society 
2. Social Cohesion: Initiatives promoting communication, decision-making, leadership, and information sharing to build trust and unity.
3. Place-Making: Designing a positive environment for community well-being and prosperity, especially benefiting marginalized groups.
4. Systems Level Advocacy: Targeted efforts to address root causes of social issues through structural changes within institutions, policies, or practices

The full toolkit is available to PSW Members. 

Get Involved 

The CCE Collaborative is dedicated to empowering change through collaboration. 

Through CCE, participants gain the tools, resources, and connections necessary to engage meaningfully with their communities and foster collaboration across sectors to address pressing social challenges. This program equips foundations and grantmakers to take on leadership roles in building stronger, more resilient communities.

As the Collaborative moves into phase 2, specialized training sessions will be available to help organizations deepen their impact and integrate these pillars into their work. 

Email Mallory Driggers to get involved.