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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...
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:...
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,...
It’s 5k season, and that means runners, walkers, strollers, dogs, people in costumes, dogs in costumes, people in ambulances, people cheering from sidewalks, and volunteers take over the streets. I’ve done dozens of 5ks, so allow me to share … “Monica’s Tips for a Fun 5K”: 1. Wake up at least 10 minutes before...
Oh, haters. I understand you. I am one, too — critical of anything that looks too cool, to0 simple or too clever. I’m the one who coined the term “slacktivism” in the first place … well, I mean, I used it on this blog about a year ago, before it was cool. (Is it...
On September 2, Rob Cunningham will swim in Town Lake from the 360 Bridge to Tom Miller Dam, 4.1 miles total. Then, in October, he’ll ride his bike from Dallas to Austin, 200 miles. He’s not a “fitness freak,” per se. No, Rob’s more of a philanthropy freak. Because you don’t just jump in...
An Austin teenager, Bridget Boushka, has been organizing an annual food drive in her neighborhood since she was 12 years old. What started as a volunteer project through her school, St. Gabriel’s Catholic School, led to her collecting 542 pounds worth of food for the nonprofit Caritas, which serves low-income and refugee adults and...
UPDATE: Four of the nonprofits below won $20,000 each from Chase. Congratulations, and thanks for all your votes! Are you on Facebook? You might have heard about Chase Community Giving’s ongoing campaign to give $5 million in donations to 200 charities across the country. They’re asking Facebook users to vote for their favorite charity;...
Really nice, enterprising people reach out to me all the time to tell me about an idea or ask for help making connections. Here are a few cool projects from Texas I thought you should know about. 1. MiniDonations Leo Ramirez is one of the forces behind MiniDonations, for which I propose the following...
I love discovering new Austin nonprofits, so when Brittani Bash contacted me about AustniPetFinder.org, I had to know more. Plus… I mean, you gotta love this calendar (see below). Ridiculous and sick-cute at the same time. 1. What service do you offer pet owners in our community? Austin Pet Finder offers pet owners easy...
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