Nonprofit Membership Program
Our membership with I Live Here I Give Here has benefitted the Austin Humane Society time and time again! From funding our life-saving mission during Amplify Austin Day, to enriching our staff through webinars and trainings, to being connected with colleagues across Central Texas – I Live Here I Give Here makes Central Texas nonprofits stronger and makes our community a better place to call home.
– Arden Smith, Austin Humane Society
ABOUT OUR MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM:
Since 2013, more than 1300 organizations have participated in ILHIGH’s nonprofit membership program and have benefitted from more than $106 million in contributions made on Amplify Austin Day & GivingTuesday. The program offers exclusive access to Amplify Austin Day and Amplify Wilco Day, connections with impactful donors, committed volunteers, trained board members, and a strong network of nonprofit professional peers.
Join the largest network of local nonprofit organizations. Together, we can create a better Central Texas for all.
Why Join? We benefit YOU THROUGH THREE GUIDING PILLARS:
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Share volunteer, board, and leadership opportunities with ILHIGH Board Training Program and See Us Give alumni and select company partners with our Corporate Volunteer Program
Share your mission, events, initiatives, and milestones with the ILHIGH audience through email and social media mass communications channels (audience reach: 58k email subscribers, 60M social media impressions annually)
Create a robust profile on AmplifyATX.org to showcase your organization, highlight your organization’s needs, share volunteer opportunities, and fundraise year-round
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Access to member-only training, workshops, and webinars to help with fundraising and marketing success
Tuition discount for Nonprofit Austin certificates at Nonprofit Austin at Austin Community College
Attend a special session of the Board Training Program each year to learn alongside your board members.
Networking events with fellow nonprofit members and opportunities for peer group support
Receive a free annual “Nonprofit Essentials” membership with Philanthroforce
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Participate in Amplify Austin Day, Central Texas’ biggest day of giving, which has raised over $100M for Central Texas nonprofits since 2013. Williamson County based organizations are invited to also participate in Amplify Wilco Day.
Benefit from the ILHIGH Amplify Fund, which has given back an additional $12M to participating Amplify Austin Day nonprofit organizations.
Host your own fundraising campaign year-round at anytime using the AmplifyATX.org platform, which has 780k unique visitors annually
Increase your fundraising success by recruiting Fundraising Champions to your cause on AmplifyATX.org
BECOME A NONPROFIT MEMBER
Registration for 2024 membership is now closed. Please join our interest list to be notified when 2025 membership opens.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES
Dues are required for membership and help cover costs of member trainings and support, resource and tool development, and events like member meet ups and the Nonprofit Board Seminar. Early Bird pricing ($20 discount) is offered during the first two weeks of registration. Late fees ($25) are assigned if registration is granted after the closing deadline.
| Organization Budget Size | Annual Membership Dues |
|---|---|
| Under $100,000 | $250 |
| Between $100,000 - $500,000 | $350 |
| $500,000 - $2.5 million | $450 |
| Over $2.5 million | $550 |
REQUIREMENTS for membership
Organization is headquartered or have a branch or office location in the Texas counties of Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, or Williamson County.
Organization provides proof of organization’s or a fiscal sponsor’s 501c3 status.
Organization provides proof of Active Status with the Texas Comptroller.
Organization has filed their most recent IRS form 990.
Agree to Terms & Agreement upon registration.
MEMBERSHIP DEADLINES
Membership registration for 2024 opened on October 2, 2023. Early Bird prices ($20 discount) will be in effect until October 15, 2023.
Membership closed January 7, 2024.
Did you miss the deadline? Please join our interest list to be notified when 2025 membership opens.
Questions?
Email: Charli@ILiveHereIGiveHere.org
