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Building Momentum Together As our All Hearts on Deck initiative continues to build momentum, we’ve seen its message reflected in conversations happening across our community. In a recent San Antonio Express-News op-ed, Area Foundation CEO, Nadege Souvenir, joined Jane Paccione and Ryan Lugalia-Hollon in calling for greater collaboration, shared responsibility, and collective action to address the opportunities and challenges facing our region. That same spirit of leadership and community impact was celebrated when Nadege was featured as the cover woman of the latest issue of SA Woman magazine. We were honored to host the magazine’s launch event, bringing together partners, leaders, and supporters who share a commitment to creating a stronger San Antonio. View the photo album here.Together, these moments reinforce a simple but powerful truth: meaningful progress happens when we put all hearts on deck. |
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 | In case you missed it 2025 Impact Report Our 2025 Impact Report is now available, highlighting the partnerships, investments, and community-driven work that strengthened Greater San Antonio throughout the year. From supporting nonprofits and students to advancing philanthropy and addressing urgent community needs, the report showcases the collective impact made possible by our donors, fundholders, nonprofit partners, and community leaders. |
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In case you missed it Special and Urgent Needs (SUN) Grant Available for Disaster Relief Nonprofits responding to recent disaster impacts may be eligible for funding through the San Antonio Area Foundation’s Special and Urgent Needs (SUN) Grant program. SUN grants provide timely support for organizations addressing disaster response and recovery efforts, including those that have experienced damage or loss of property and those serving individuals and families affected by the disaster. Eligible applicants must be established 501(c)(3) organizations providing services in one or more of the following counties: Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Medina, and Wilson. |
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Help Shape the Future of Aging in San Antonio Building a stronger community means ensuring every voice is heard, including those of our older residents. We are pleased to support the Aging in San Antonio Survey, a collaborative research effort led by the City of San Antonio Department of Human Services, UT Health San Antonio, and SALSA (Successfully Aging and Living in San Antonio). We’re asking our partners to help share this survey with Bexar County residents ages 60 and older. The goal is to collect 1,000 completed surveys, providing valuable insights that will help inform services, programs, and policies that support older adults across our region. Together, we can help ensure San Antonio remains a community where people can thrive at every age. |
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| | You’re invited Community Screening: No Place to Grow Old | When | Tuesday, September 8, 2026 | | 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | | Where | Little Carver Civic Center, 226 N. Hackberry, San Antonio, TX 78202 |
Join the Successfully Aging and Living in San Antonio (SALSA) initiative for a free community screening of No Place to Grow Old, a documentary exploring the growing crisis of older adult homelessness. Older adults are one of the fastest-growing populations experiencing housing instability and homelessness, both nationally and here in San Antonio. Following the film, attendees will hear from local experts and participate in a community conversation about efforts to support housing stability for older adults in our region. |
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Foundation News |  Paying Homage To A Press Freedom Trailblazer San Antonio Area Foundation launches new award in memory of pioneer Diana Fuentes The San Antonio Area Foundation, our region’s philanthropic leader and strong… | |  Area Foundation Awards $1.5M To 50 Local Nonprofits The new recipients represent nonprofits of various sizes – from those with annual budgets of over $1 million to others with budgets under $40,000. Area Foundation grants are also unique in that they follow the principle of trust-based philanthropy in being unrestricted and allowing recipients to decide for themselves how to put their funding to use. Grantees represent our geographical diversity… |  Area Foundation Expands Membership Program When Mel Zarb-Cousin began thinking about the next phase of growth for The Magik Theatre earlier this year, one priority quickly rose to the top… | |  Spotlight: Generosity Builds A new national campaign is shining a spotlight on the power of philanthropy. Generosity Builds celebrates how charitable giving strengthens communities, creates opportunity, and helps solve our most pressing challenges. Already featured by major national media outlets, the campaign is elevating stories of impact from across the country. |
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| | Nonprofit Training In addition to our grant-making, investment and endowment services, and leadership on key community-wide initiatives the Area Foundation offers nonprofits a range of additional programs and resources. | Learning Nonprofit Professional Development Opportunities The Area Foundation offers a range of high-quality training programs to help nonprofits strengthen leadership, build capacity, and expand impact. In partnership with UTSA, this certificate program equips nonprofit professionals with practical skills in data analytics, data visualization, innovation, and AI to support smarter, data-informed decision-making. | This comprehensive certificate program covers essential nonprofit leadership topics, including board governance, communication, change management, organizational health, nonprofit finance, fundraising, and program development. Designed for staff, board members, and volunteers looking to strengthen their leadership and management skills. | This two-part workshop helps current and prospective board members build confidence in nonprofit governance, fiduciary responsibilities, financial oversight, and effective board-staff collaboration to maximize organizational impact. |
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 | Confluence Fellowship Still Accepting Applications The San Antonio Area Foundation is accepting applications for the 2026 Confluence Fellowship, a transformational leadership experience designed for nonprofit executives and board members. Over the course of eight months, fellows will strengthen their ability to lead with purpose, bridge differences, foster belonging, and create greater community impact across sectors. If you’re ready to grow as a leader while connecting with a diverse cohort of changemakers, we encourage you to apply. Application deadline: August 7, 2026 Help shape the future of our community by investing in leadership that brings people together and drives meaningful change. |
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| |  | Thank you Thank you for being part of this work and for helping build a legacy that will benefit San Antonio for generations to come. |
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