Changes in grant funding are gravely impacting the future of the local nonprofit sector.
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Beyond the feel-good factor of supporting worthy causes, businesses who participate in events like Amplify Austin Day, see their connections to the community strengthen, earn a boost in employee morale and engagement, and receive positive favorability for their corporate image.
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The goal of Amplify Austin Day is really to encourage everyone in Central Texas to be engaged in giving back. Businesses play a HUGE role in this - not just by supporting the day financially, but also by encouraging their employees to also get engaged in giving back. We could talk all day about that impact, but why not hear directly from a few of the businesses that are doing the work alongside us.
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This Monday, January 20, individuals and communities across the US will honor Martin Luther King Jr. and his nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which protested racial discrimination. Here in Central Texas, there are many great ways you can celebrate. Read on to find out.
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Oh, wow - do I get overwhelmed by all that happens at the end of the calendar year… But one of the things that we do NOT have to cram into the end of the year is our giving. By thinking about giving throughout the year, we can make sure that we have a good understanding of what we can give and when, and ensure that we are giving back to the community in ways that work for us.
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Post pandemic, many nonprofits do not have the additional revenue from compassionate recurring donors, nor from the extra government support. Nonprofits have been struggling - and it is getting more and more acute. Federal dollars are decreasing and there is a great deal of talk about the nonprofit financial cliff. We are already seeing the impacts…
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Intermediary organizations are mission-driven organizations designed to channel local resources to where they are needed most.
Here’s what we do. We are connecting donors with those community organizations delivering the imperative charitable services. And by that definition, we are an intermediary. Here’s the thing, intermediary organizations come in many forms, from donor advised funds and giving circles to community foundations and fiscally sponsored projects. The use of intermediary organizations has grown tremendously in recent years.
“When I was 37 years old and had two small babies, it got harder to find the time to do physical volunteer work. That’s when I realized that I could give my time by joining the board of a nonprofit. At the time, I thought of it as the “grown up way” to volunteer - which is of course silly!” I Live Here I Give Here’s Executive Director, Piper Stege Nelson explores the power of giving through Board Service and offers her best takes on why someone should give back by joining a nonprofit board.
What a year! What a day! As I reflect on what we accomplished on Amplify Austin Day this year, I am reminded of the rollercoaster that was 2020. In addition to the devastation and uncertainty caused by the pandemic, we faced an unpredictable economy – which made planning and forecasting for our giving day very difficult.
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We broke all kinds of records on Amplify Austin Day this year, raising more than $12.5 million for area nonprofits and increasing the number of donors by 31% – and the following nonprofits and businesses certainly had a hand in that success!
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Senior Director of Development Erin Ajayi interviews Central Texas businesses about how they’re Amplifying good in our community through our business fundraiser program.
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Nonprofit Relations Intern Audrie Jahnsen interviews a few local nonprofits about the creative ways they are keeping families engaged during COVID-19.
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Executive Director Courtney Manuel welcomes new board members Ryan Coaxum, Elaine Garza, and Meg Moss.
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Board Internship Program alum Christine Lee, Senior Director of Editorial and Brand at Interfolio, shares how the program helped her become an impactful board member, and, ultimately, incoming Board Chair for Fusebox Festival.
Collaboration between nonprofits inspires generosity and is beneficial for everyone in the community.
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ILHIGH is proud to welcome Erin Ajayi as our new senior director of development. Learn more about Erin in this Q&A.
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Learn about the actions I Live Here I Give Here is taking to fight racial injustice and get involved.
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Resource lists, survey insights, and toolkits for local nonprofit organizations.
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ILHIGH Intern Miles Eackles shares some insights into the tangible impact of collective giving.
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With COVID-19, our community is facing new challenges. Central Texas nonprofits helping the most vulnerable in our community need your support in this uncertain time.
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