Impact Austin's spring grant cycle is one step closer to awards, with six nonprofits selected for site visits by the Community and Education Grant Review Committees (GRCs). In June, Impact Austin will award four grants across two focus areas totaling $241,200. Within each focus area, the nonprofit receiving the most member votes will receive a grant of $96,500 for the purpose outlined in its proposal. The second nonprofit in each focus area will receive an unrestricted award of $24,100. Thank you to Anne Helmick-Lyon and Jerrica Deloney Witte, our GRC Coordinators. Impact Austin's Grant Fina ..read more

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Discovery Day is Impact Austin's signature day of learning. After three years of virtual events, 2024 Discovery Day is offered in person at St. Edward's University on Friday, March 1, from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM. A coffee for potential members and volunteers will be offered from 8:00-8:30 AM. Find other details and the specific agenda here. Meet the experts who will deliver two dynamic panels and the inspiring conversation that launches our morning of philanthropy education. Keynote Conversation Regan Gruber Moffitt, Vice President of Community Investments, St. David's Foundation Since 2021, Re ..read more

You might think that "book club" is a new Impact Austin activity. It's not, in fact! We gathered in 2007, 2008, and 2012 to learn from authors who wrote about philanthropy, and members attending received a copy of each book under discussion. In 2013, "Impact Austin Book Club" met as members only to discuss Creating Change through Family Philanthropy. Learn more about these books in our blog about Impact Austin's commitment to philanthropy education. In September 2023, Impact Austin's Member Connections team launched a rejuvenated Book Club. It has been very successful! At each meeting, me ..read more

Girls Giving Grants (g3) is Impact Austin's youth initiative and giving circle for young women in grades 8-12. g3 makes annual awards to Austin-area nonprofits that serve Central Texas youth. Since founding, they have awarded $115,600 to 18 organizations. At their January 21 meeting, the 55 members of g3 named five nonprofits as semi-finalists for their 2024 grant of $8,500. The organizations moving forward are: Foster Angels of Central Texas Girlstart Lirios Pediatrics Sunday Lunchbox Women in Neuroscience Each Application Review Committee (ARC) will prepare a visual and oral presenta ..read more

,College students invited to apply: Events/Communications Support or Operations Support Organization Overview: Impact Austin is a women's collective giving organization based in Austin, Texas, dedicated to funding Central Texas nonprofits serving Bastrop, Hays, Travis, and Williamson counties. Our organization thrives on the strength of our diverse membership and leadership. Learn more about Impact Austin on our ,website. See below two internship opportunities offered to college students; they may qualify for college or university credit. Click on the internship titles for individual position ..read more

Impact Austin-Funded Materials Mobile Program Officially Launches By Jennifer Evans, Executive Director Austin Creative Reuse I'm delighted to share that after a successful pilot this fall - where we learned a lot! - we are officially launching the full Materials Mobile Program January 25, 2024!  The full launch will include a new webpage for the program, a new online reservation system, a series of best practices, a graphics package and info sheet for schools to use to promote with their teachers, and much more.    After testing multiple vehicle options during the pilot ..read more

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By Summer McAfee Impact Austin member and g3 co-chair As we bid farewell to a fabulous fall, Girls Giving Grants (g3) reflects on a season filled with exciting activities and meaningful connections. Since September, our incredible girls have been on a journey of learning, giving, and building lasting bonds. The fall sessions were packed with engaging events, starting with a round of compliance discussions to ensure everyone was on the same philanthropic page. A philanthropy jeopardy game added a fun twist, testing the girls' knowledge and enhancing their understanding of the impact they can m ..read more

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