MARCH 3: Austin lawyers for Austin women

Posted on February 16, 2012 by givingcityaustin

I have the Austin Young Lawyers Association to thank for my life. It was back in 2000-something that I was communications director at the bar, and being around all those bright, civic minded young professionals gave me the idea for GivingCity Austin. I’d be a depressed copywriter at some lousy software company today if those [...]

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FEB 27: Be An Artist Benefit

Posted on February 8, 2012 by givingcityaustin

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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FEB 14: Saving Philanthropy, screening and seminar

Posted on February 1, 2012 by givingcityaustin

Kate Robinson is on a mission to help more nonprofits understand the value of “managing to outcomes.” In her career as a nonprofit professional, she has identified a number of nonprofits that not only measure their results, but also act on their results, even when they find out they’ve been executing their programs all wrong. [...]

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Raise money? Run, don’t walk, to sign up for this course.

Posted on January 30, 2012 by givingcityaustin

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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NEW! GivingCity Austin #10 Now Available

Posted on January 10, 2012 by givingcityaustin

Thanks to our sponsors:            The new issue is ready. Click below or on the cover to start reading it now. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: “Where Did The Money Go?” If millions of dollars were raised to help wildfire victims, why are families still suffering? “How to Help a Returning Soldier” U.S. soldiers face depression, PTSD [...]

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JAN 10: GivingCity Austin Issue #10 Launch Party

Posted on December 19, 2011 by givingcityaustin

Join us as we celebrate the 10th issue of GivingCity Austin, the quarterly magazine supported by Austin Community Foundation to connect more people to local philanthropy GivingCity Austin Issue #10 Launch Party Tuesday, Jan. 10, 5:30 – 8:30 Center 61, a co-working space for nonprofits, 2921 E. 17th St, Austin TX 78702 $10 suggested donation, [...]

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Carstarphen’s State of the District summary

Posted on December 5, 2011 by givingcityaustin

In case you missed it, here’s the email sent to Austin Independent School District Partners from Dr. Maria Carstarphen’s office as a follow-up to her State of the District event on November 30. Dear AISD Partners, Thank you for joining me at the third annual AISD State of the District Address-both in person and online! I [...]

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GivingCity Austin Issue 9: Celebrate volunteers!

Posted on November 28, 2011 by givingcityaustin

THE NEW ISSUE IS READY START READING THE FALL 2011 ISSUE NOW INSIDE: Celebrate Volunteers! H-E-B Feast of Sharing hosts more than 1,000 volunteers every year. Here’s why. The surprising philosophy of Will Meredith Why Mike Haggerty kept Turkey Trot going for +20 years Matt Kouri on how to judge a nonprofit and much more! [...]

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Major Network Seeking Inspiring Stories

Posted on November 27, 2011 by givingcityaustin

Casting directors from shows like “The Biggest Loser” and “Extreme Home Makeover” are looking for unsung heroes and the people whose lives they’ve changed. See this from their flyer: Do you know someone who is constantly giving back and changing lives of those in the community? Does this person never seek credit or ask for [...]

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Austin’s Philanthropy Day Winners

Posted on October 28, 2011 by givingcityaustin

AFP’s Philanthropy Day will be 23 years old in 2012, and year after year it’s chosen to honor some of the brightest stars in Austin giving. Usually at a luncheon. Last year, AFP (the Austin chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals) held a breakfast at the Hyatt, just south of the Lady Bird Lake. [...]

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