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Search the database of community services online or call 2-1-1 to speak to a representative. Habla espanol. Click here to get started.Like many of my nonprofit communications colleagues, I’ve written a lot for nonprofits. But unlike most of them, I’ve written about lots of nonprofits in lots of different ways, and I’ve worked with lots of different communications and development people to get these stories told. We’ve done 14 issues and hundreds of blog posts,...
For months, the city’s chief service officer, Sly Majid, and his staff have met with almost 50 nonprofits from across Austin in hopes of identifying what his office can do to support and grow Austin philanthropy. “These are the themes that consistently were voiced in those meetings,” says Majid, “and it’s interesting that no...
Did you know … Philanthropy Day is produced entirely by volunteers? another team of volunteers serve as judges for the awards (we’ve done it two years now!)? this is the 14th Philanthropy Day in Austin? the event consistently sells out, making it one of the most attended fundraising events of the year? past award...
Below is our list of philanthropic professional organizations or young professional organizations (YPOs) in Austin. Some of these organizations are affiliated directly with an Austin nonprofit while others are professional organizations or associations with a philanthropic element to their mission. Please keep in mind that the activities and even existence of each of the...
You did this! Thanks to you, GivingCity Austin had a tremendous year. We saw huge increases in readership, event attendance and advertising revenue and introduced more people to meaningful giving in Central Texas. In April 2012, GivingCity Austin even caught the eye of The Chronicle of Philanthropy, receiving national attention from a one-page write-up...
1. I want more people to witness or hear about the good people do in our community every day. No one should have to read a Buzzfeed post titled “20 Things That Will Restore Your Faith in Humanity.” When we lose faith in humanity, we lose faith in ourselves. 2. When I overhear people...
We love this work. But did you know we can’t do this without you? Did you know you can now donate to support our work? For years, you’ve picked up a free copy of the magazine, clicked-through to read it online, liked our posts and re-Tweeted our Tweets. You’ve commented and shared. You’ve passed...
According to the Corporation for National and Community Service, in 2011, 31.7 percent of people in Austin and Round Rock volunteered, ranking Austin 9th among the 51 largest MSAs. Take a look at more information about our social connectedness, civic engagement and more here. You can also view more about where Austin ranks in...
St. David’s Foundation Awards Stopgap Funding for Area Agencies Additional grants to allay budget concerns after United Way cuts programs’ funds. (GCAUSTIN NOTE – I don’t like to run press releases almost verbatim (see quote from Meals on Wheels and More and AIDS Services of Austin), but I think we could all use some...
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
April 2012
YNN Austin News
February 2012
Austin American-Stateman
January 2012
TANO
January 2011
Tribeza
January 2011
Austin American-Statesman
January 2011
Huffington Post
December 2010
Austin Social Planner