There are about 6,000 nonprofits in Central Texas, and sometimes it feels like I’ve met them all. Each of them is inspiring in its own way. But once in a while one sneaks up on me and kind of takes my breath away…. Darden Smith, 49, is an accomplished Austin-based singer/songwriter with lots of hits, [...]
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A sign that Austin philanthropy is growing up: World-class fundraisers. The Association of Fundraising Professionals Austin Chapter is home to many successful development pros, men and women who care deeply about connecting generous people with the causes they care about. They’re also an ambitious bunch. That’s why last year they jumped all over the Fund [...]
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THE SUMMER 2011 ISSUE IS READY Start reading the new issue now. LOOK WHAT’S INSIDE: click the links to go directly to that page FEATURES The Guide to Great Fundraising Events Experts weigh in on what’s hot, what’s in and what works A Little Story About [...]
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I received a message from a reader today. Thought those of you planing events would like to know about her offer: From elizabeth@ctcinternational.org I’d like to let you know about CTC International (http://www.ctcinternational.org/), a local nonprofit that works with a community in Kenya to facilitate holistic community development, and our new Austin office/event space. Over [...]
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This is Stephanie. She’s an artist in Austin whose work you might have seen at a recent fundraiser or at a the Cool Family Gallery on Burnet Road. At least once a week, she spends almost an entire day painting, with the help of teachers and the support of a whole community of artists working [...]
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Whoa. I was going to post information about GivingCity’s June 29 panel discussion: “How to Have a Great Fundraising Event,” but it filled up in less than a day. And with the waiting list still growing, I’ve been encourage to add a second date for the panel. Right now, we’re looking at THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, [...]
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Austin, Texas (June 1, 2011) – The Austin Children’s Museum, with the support of Silicon Labs as the Presenting Sponsor hosted its annual fundraiser, “Imaginarium,” May 14 at the historic Browning Hangar at Mueller. It was an intimate setting with a big event feel. The weather was perfect to be outdoors. I saw a few [...]
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SPRING 2011 ISSUE IS READY Start reading the new issue now. LOOK WHAT’S INSIDE: click the links to go directly to that page FEATURES The New Philanthropists – 30 daredevils making a difference now Here’s the Art Taking art in Austin to the next level Leading Women [...]
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I may be a grown-up (ahem), but I still like to daydream about winning the lottery. A few years ago, before the husband and kids, I would have daydreamed about how I’d spend all that money in a totally different way. Here’s how I would have spent the millions had I won back then: I [...]
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The Association of Small Foundations invited me to be a part of a panel today about “communicating your work.” This was at their annual conference, which was held here in Austin. First — and there is no false modesty when I say this, so — first, I have to ask: Really? Uh, okay. Second, I [...]
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