The Future of Nonprofits Are At Risk
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Since last fall, we’ve been sounding the alarm bells about the painful realities currently facing local nonprofits. Folks, things have the potential to get a lot worse. Nonprofits continue to face growing threats from federal actions that could limit fundraising, cut nonprofit tax endowments, and roll back DEI initiatives—especially impacting organizations serving marginalized communities. It’s estimated that 25% of local Central Texas nonprofits may be negatively impacted by these federal actions. The truth is we need your community support more than ever to help protect these vital services. But we’re not asking for money, we’re asking for your advocacy.
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Central Texas Nonprofits are In Trouble
Changes in grant funding are gravely impacting the future of the local nonprofit sector.
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The Real Reasons Giving Culture is So Good for Business
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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Corporate Impact on Local Nonprofits: 3 Austin Businesses Share Their Stories
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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Celebrating the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in Central Texas
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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What's the Trick to Giving Back Regularly? Make a Giving Plan
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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The Struggling State of Our Austin Nonprofits
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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Is I Live Here I Give Here an Intermediary Organization?
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.
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The Power of Giving Back: Why You Should Join a Nonprofit Board
“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.
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2021 Amplify Austin Day: The Impact of 24 Hours of Giving
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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2021 ILHIGH Amplify Austin Award Winners!
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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Why We Give: Local Businesses Amplifying Good
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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Staying Involved From Home
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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ILHIGH Welcomes Three New Board Members
Executive Director Courtney Manuel welcomes new board members Ryan Coaxum, Elaine Garza, and Meg Moss.
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From Board Internship Program to Board Chair: Christine Lee Shares Her Experience
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.
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Nonprofit Collaboration Can Help All Central Texans Take Part in the Region's Growing Prosperity
Collaboration between nonprofits inspires generosity and is beneficial for everyone in the community.
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ILHIGH Welcomes Erin Ajayi as Senior Director of Development
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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The status quo is no longer acceptable. Black Lives Matter, and we commit to fight racial injustice.
Learn about the actions I Live Here I Give Here is taking to fight racial injustice and get involved.
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Resources for Nonprofits During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Resource lists, survey insights, and toolkits for local nonprofit organizations.
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Collective Generosity on Amplify Austin Day Has Transformative Impact
ILHIGH Intern Miles Eackles shares some insights into the tangible impact of collective giving.
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