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From Novice To Champion: Empowering Board Members

Bloomerang

These programs can connect you with potential board members already engaged in philanthropy and community building. Local Chamber of Commerce or local leadership group, for example, “Leadership Nashville” or “Leadership Austin.” Review board lists for organizations with shared values.

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2012 SXSW Interactive – #nptech Highlights

Amy Sample Ward

Last week I was down in Austin, TX, for the 2012 South by Southwest Interactive Festival. Hot Button Issues at SXSW: Kony and Homeless Hotspots. Social Philanthropy: Raising Money on YouTube and Twitter. The threat to defund Planned Parenthood was bundled in a larger packaged proposal of funding cuts to be….

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2012 SXSW Interactive Roundup

NTEN

Last week, I was down in Austin, TX, for the 2012 South by Southwest Interactive Festival. Hot Button Issues at SXSW: Kony and Homeless Hotspots. Social Philanthropy: Raising Money on YouTube and Twitter. The threat to defund Planned Parenthood was bundled in a larger packaged proposal of funding cuts to be….

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Get Help in Telling the Story of Your Nonprofit's Impact

Tech Soup

Orlando, Florida: Microsoft Gives Back: Community, Education, and Philanthropy. Austin, Texas: Google AdWords for Nonprofits. Austin, Texas: Communicating with Impact: Adobe Spark | #Storymakers2017. Mason, Ohio: Help Create an App for Homeless to Manage Money More Effectively. Sunday, September 17, 2017.

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Will You Donate Your Economic Stimulus Check?

Have Fun - Do Good

Trista Harris of New Voices in Philanthropy thinks you should purchase goods and services from a local nonprofit. He suggests donating to the Tipitina's Foundation , The Jazz Foundation of America , The Rhythm & Blues Foundation , Musician's Village , The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians, and the New Orleans Musician's Clinic.

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“Tis the Season to be Stupid.”

Connection Cafe

A little later on, after pulling another $20 out of his piggy bank, Andrew asked me the question I was not ready for: “Which is more important, saving battlefields or helping people, like the homeless?” We often carry socks filled with water and energy bars to give to the homeless on Austin’s streets.