New leader takes on big philanthropy goals
Running the 24-hour giving day Amplify Austin has not gotten any easier. The nonprofit behind it, I Live Here, I Give Here, has had six years of practice, but with each year’s goal met, the Read More
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Inspiring stories about Central Texans stepping up to solve social needs, plus how you can step up and be a more effective leader for bigger impact.
I Live Here, I Give Here names new leader
I Live Here I Give Here (ILHIGH) announced today the appointment of Courtney Manuel as the nonprofit’s new executive director. She is set to begin in this role on Tuesday, January 22 and will lead Read More
Resources for better nonprofit boards in Austin
Nonprofit board service is not to be taken lightly. The responsibilities of a board member start at attending regular meetings and include contributing financially, raising money, advocating for the mission, and serving on the governing Read More
The elements of good board governance
Sponsored by NXTBoard As defined by the National Council of Nonprofits, “board members are the fiduciaries who steer the organization towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies, Read More
Jerry Davis, CEO of Goodwill Central Texas, to step down after 21 years
Goodwill Central Texas has been serving the Central Texas community for 60 years and has experienced phenomenal growth over the last two decades in no small measure thanks to the innovative leadership of CEO Jerry Read More
Leadership Austin placing retired execs back into nonprofits
A new project of Leadership Austin enlists retired executives to work part-time in the nonprofit sector. While Leadership Austin is better known for training professionals who are still in the workforce, CEO Christopher Kennedy says Read More
Caroline Boudreaux among 100 Difference Makers in the country
Austin woman Caroline Boudreaux, founder of The Miracle Foundation, was among 100 people named a TIAA Difference Maker 100 Honoree, recognizing individuals working in the nonprofit sector who have made significant contributions in their communities Read More
I Live Here I Give Here executive Celeste Flores stepping down in August
Today, I Live Here I Give Here – the nonprofit that produces the annual 24-hour giving day, Amplify Austin – announced the resignation of Celeste Flores as executive director of the Austin-based organization. PHOTO: The Read More
AFP to Nonprofits: You can lobby policymakers. Learn how.
Most nonprofits don’t come close to the limits on how much of its resources it can spend on lobbying. Nonprofit, charitable organizations can and should lobby policymakers, and are uniquely suited to do so, according Read More