Austin Gives program encourages area businesses to share profits : The measure aims to encourage area companies of all sizes to pledge — via an online form at austingives.net — to give a portion of their pre-tax earnings to local nonprofit agencies. MORE
In the "Silicon Hills" of Austin, TX, work is afoot to close the gap of access to technology among the city's residents. This article originally appeared in the March issue of the NTEN: Change journal. MORE
Some highlights… Austin noted that Convio now has almost 1,300 clients, after the acquisition of GetActive earlier this year. GetActive Integration Austin said integration is continuing. Austin identified two features of GetActive that have been added to Convio’s toolbox. MORE
opening night pre-screening here in Austin and was blown away by the powerful videos shared by the four nonprofit organizations screening their video entries. Capital Area Food Bank's East Austin Service Center. Last Thursday night I attended the Lights. Camera. MORE
So as you may of heard the Austin Film Society has a new tenant in the studios they run. The truth behind all the lies is that the Austin Film Society is growing and bringing new business to Austin is an important part of that. Upgrades to the metal building will include insulation, HVAC, electrical service, and soundproofing–all designed to meet a minimum 2-star rating with the Austin Energy Green Building Program. So how can you help Austin’s future? MORE
I had the pleasure of visiting Meals on Wheels and More in Austin, … Financial Management MORE
Attendees at Austin's SXSW Interactive give big - Austin Business Journal : Convio Inc. Nasdaq: CNVO), an Austin-based fundraising technology company, conducted a survey of SXSW Interactive participants and found more than 87 percent of attendees donate to charity. The top giving categories for the interactive crowd includes children, disaster relief, faith-based and human and social services MORE
This year, we're happy to congratulate one of our (HQ local) clients, Austin Pets Alive! , Austin Pets Alive! Austin Pets Alive! And once again, congratulations to Austin Pets Alive Author: Brandy Reppy. MORE
Press Release Austin Nonprofit Bridges Digital and Education Divide in Cambodia - PR.com : That’s something that Austin’s Windows of Wonder Institute, or WOWi, wants to end. With its first international project in Siem Reap, Cambodia, WOWi aims to bring American audiences together with students of the Tchey school, to provide technical training to these students and help raise money for the education of Cambodian children. MORE
It’s been a busy start to the week at the 2009 Convio Summit! At the conference, Nonprofit Live TV interviewed See3 CEO Michael Hoffman about creating a video strategy, video as a transaction, and why story still matters. MORE
Oh, Austin, TX. And with the influx of 100+ people moving here on a daily basis , it’s a good thing the locals continue to remind everyone to “ Keep Austin Weird. ” How is this influx of new people influencing Austin’s Arts & Cultural community? MORE
Luckily, I spotted Gene Austin of Convio across the room. Flicker photo: World Economic Forum I was in DC last week to attend the NPTimes Top 50 dinner, honored to be in the same room with some of the most amazing people in the field. MORE
If you have visited Austin, Texas you may recall that we love to talk about Austin. The first session I attended at SXSW Interactive was 'Why Austin is the Killer App' moderated by Heather McKissick and Bijoy Goswami the founders of Austin Equation. Austin Equation is trying to determine the ingredients that make Austin so extraordinary and the equation they have come up with is Experience + Community = Scene. Author: Joey Martin. MORE
Dell, University of Texas empowering entrepreneurs — blog | Austin Business Journal: "For the fifth consecutive year, Dell and UT’s RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service are teaming on the 2011 Dell Social Innovation Competition, with more than $100,000 to be awarded to turn innovative social concepts into new businesses or nonprofits. MORE
While many of our friends, partners and clients are headed to Austin next week for the Non Profit Technology Conference (NTC ) guess what happens there the week after? You ready, Austin? MORE
But, instead, I would like to take this opportunity to highlight an Austin-area organization that is making a difference in the lives of those affected by cancer. The Austin chapter, headed by Holly Krenek, is working with Sundara Yoga to offer unlimited free classes to cancer survivors. This Labor Day, September 7th, in Austin there is an city-wide Free Day of Yoga event; YogaBear will be offering a special healing therapy session at the Sundara Yoga studio from 2:00-3:15pm. MORE
" Armed with this vision, Carr secured a private grant and launched Legacy of Hope Austin (LOH) in 2010. " Next Steps for Legacy of Hope Austin. Images: courtesy of Legacy of Hope Austin. MORE
So as you may of heard the Austin Film Society has a new tenant in the studios they run. The truth behind all the lies is that the Austin Film Society is growing and bringing new business to Austin is an important part of that. Upgrades to the metal building will include insulation, HVAC, electrical service, and soundproofing–all designed to meet a minimum 2-star rating with the Austin Energy Green Building Program. So how can you help Austin’s future? MORE
The Austin American-Statesman, which has been deeply involved in the local social media scene, is honoring 24 Texans who exemplify all that is good about social media. The Statesman is going to host a party and awards show in their honor at Ballet Austin’s new downtown building. Details: Place: Ballet Austin, downtown. Tags: SXSW Texas Social Media Awards Innovation Austin American Statesman MORE
The Salvation Army of Austin Advertising and Social Media Guidelines The Salvation Army of Austin :The Salvation Army will support your third-party fundraising effort by enabling you to link your social media campaign to specified web page(s), our Facebook fundraiser page and retweeting your Twitter campaign. MORE
Bell ringers not welcome; Salvation Army goes online to raise money - CBS 42 Austin's source for breaking news, weather and sports: "The Salvation Army bell ringers you are use to seeing in front of stores around the holiday season will be beefing up their efforts online.". MORE
It’s been a busy month in Austin! austin sxsw sxsw interactive MORE
The purpose of this survey is to find out how giving to charitable organizations in the Austin area has changed over the past few years and to examine factors influencing giving. The content of this survey was developed by staff at the RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service at the University of Texas at Austin, led by Dr. Peter Frumkin and Dr. Sarah Jane Rehnborg with the assistance of research assistant Rachel Veron Douglas. The University of Texas at Austin. MORE
Throughout the 15NTC, there will be volunteer opportunities to engage and share the community''s skills with Austin, TX area nonprofits. Are you an Austin-based organization that could use some help either in person between March 3-6, 2015 or virtually in advance of the conference? MORE
Philanthropy Southwest / Austin, TX / $125. SXSW / Austin, TX / Price varies. ARNOVA / Austin, TX / TBD. It's finally here! If you loved our 2017 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar get ready for our new, improved, and updated 2018 calendar! MORE
Opens Submissions for Nonprofit Film Festival with Pre-screening in Austin, Texas and Lights.Camera.Help. Two nights of screenings were held in Austin, Texas to allow the judges, local community members and the organization’s supporters to watch the top selected videos. MORE
It started off with a bang, literally. The John H Reagan Soul Train Drumline replaced our espresso shots with beats – How else should you set the tone for a conference dedicated to world-changers and philanthropic visionaries? MORE
Creativing Movements with Digital and Social Media with Austin Graff. Because you can’t have bbcon in ATX without getting to hear “one of the best groups working in Austin today.” 4 days…96 hours…5,760 minutes. Yep, #bbcon 2015 is really almost here. MORE
From one of our loyal readers: I’m on the advisory board for AIR Austin, and the competition is coming up again this year. AIR-Austin was developed by the nonprofit organization Knowbility, whose mission is to support the independence of children and adults with disabilities by promoting accessible information technology.). Public recognition at AIR-Austin events. MORE
Basically the ATX rocked Twestival: Austin Results. Tags: Social Media for Social Good PR TX Twitter Social Software Austin Social Change So here is the results show! London Results. World Wide Results. Social Media for Social Good works! MORE
Non-profit gives job opportunities to homeless | kens5.com San Antonio : DOWNTOWN AUSTIN -- The homeless of Austin have an unexpected advantage during South by Southwest (SXSW) as non-profits help the homeless make the most of music festival by giving them job opportunities. Across downtown Austin keep a look out for mobile vending carts selling flip-flops. MORE
During all this, I was in Austin, TX for the Legal Services Tech Conference. So was Holly Ross from NTEN. Corey P and his wife, Katie, found out via Twitter that we were in town so we met up for some Barbecue. Yummy. MORE
From downtown Austin to Threadgills to listen to music over the fence. If you have your wits about you, you can always find a meal here in Austin. Where the heck is the city of Austin or the State of Texas in this? Tags: Change Makers Organizational Change Personal Change Social Change Austin Homeless Mobile Loaves and Fishes Social Media Social Media for Social Good Texas MORE
Austin Kleon spoke about how true genius doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Interactive Austin Kleon Big Duck fundraising ideas fundraising tips marc pitman pamela grow “Tonight, try to sit back and just listen. Don’t do some much of the talking, and see what happens. Just listen.”. MORE
Are you in Austin? The post Filmmakers and Nonprofits Unite in Austin appeared first on The See3 Blog. video austin lights camera help nonprofit video Nonprofits reel change film frenzy texas Check out the Reel Change Film Frenzy screening on April 19th, produced by our friends at Lights. Camera. MORE
I was lucky enough and honored to get invited to a special City of Austin meeting about the city’s Web Site. OpenAustin is a community-based effort to crowd source the requirements and development for the new City of Austin web site using local software developers, marketing experts, and graphic designers that have been displaced from their jobs due to the current economic downturn. MORE
I am an active member in Open Austin which has been working to re-do the City of Austin’s Web Site. Here is an excerpt from the Austin Go Blog: “AustinGO will release a new RFP on Monday, July 27, 2009. The new RFP is the result of invaluable outreach and feedback from the Austin community and industry experts. Tags: Info Tech Austin City Hall Making a Change MORE
National Arts Marketing Project / Austin, TX / $575. Join 650+ arts marketers in Austin this November to find out where the change is heading and learn the strategies and tactics for adapting to meet the demand. Philanthropy Southwest / Austin, TX / $125. MORE
While NTEN is taking steps to ensure that the conference experience within the Austin Convention Center is socially and environmentally conscious, there’s a lot more we can be doing to ensure that participants are informed of all green options within and outside of the Convention Center. We are determined to make this the greenest NTC ever, and this year we have a huge advantage: the Austin Convention Center is LEED Gold Certified , so we can be sure they have our interests at heart. MORE
We’re counting down the days to NTC 2015. Just looked back to see how many I’ve gone to. Yikes, this is my 10th! How time flies when you’re having fun. It’s a great opportunity to catch up with clients, friends and colleagues in the nonprofit and tech sectors. This year I will be there with Andy Dimock , our Director of Business Development, Kerry Lenahan , one of our crackerjack digital marketing consultants, and Amy Knox , UX consultant extraordinaire. MORE
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MARCH 23, 2012
Attendees at Austin's SXSW Interactive give big - Austin Business Journal : Convio Inc. Nasdaq: CNVO), an Austin-based fundraising technology company, conducted a survey of SXSW Interactive participants and found more than 87 percent of attendees donate to charity. The top giving categories for the interactive crowd includes children, disaster relief, faith-based and human and social services
Connection Cafe
DECEMBER 8, 2011
This year, we're happy to congratulate one of our (HQ local) clients, Austin Pets Alive! , Austin Pets Alive! Austin Pets Alive! And once again, congratulations to Austin Pets Alive Author: Brandy Reppy.
Connection Cafe
OCTOBER 27, 2015
It started off with a bang, literally. The John H Reagan Soul Train Drumline replaced our espresso shots with beats – How else should you set the tone for a conference dedicated to world-changers and philanthropic visionaries?
AFP Blog
OCTOBER 25, 2013
The Salvation Army of Austin Advertising and Social Media Guidelines The Salvation Army of Austin :The Salvation Army will support your third-party fundraising effort by enabling you to link your social media campaign to specified web page(s), our Facebook fundraiser page and retweeting your Twitter campaign.
See What's Out There
APRIL 3, 2015
Are you in Austin? The post Filmmakers and Nonprofits Unite in Austin appeared first on The See3 Blog. video austin lights camera help nonprofit video Nonprofits reel change film frenzy texas Check out the Reel Change Film Frenzy screening on April 19th, produced by our friends at Lights. Camera.
AFP Blog
OCTOBER 3, 2011
Press Release Austin Nonprofit Bridges Digital and Education Divide in Cambodia - PR.com : That’s something that Austin’s Windows of Wonder Institute, or WOWi, wants to end. With its first international project in Siem Reap, Cambodia, WOWi aims to bring American audiences together with students of the Tchey school, to provide technical training to these students and help raise money for the education of Cambodian children.
Beaconfire Wire
FEBRUARY 25, 2015
While many of our friends, partners and clients are headed to Austin next week for the Non Profit Technology Conference (NTC ) guess what happens there the week after? You ready, Austin?
AFP Blog
FEBRUARY 4, 2011
Dell, University of Texas empowering entrepreneurs — blog | Austin Business Journal: "For the fifth consecutive year, Dell and UT’s RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service are teaming on the 2011 Dell Social Innovation Competition, with more than $100,000 to be awarded to turn innovative social concepts into new businesses or nonprofits.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
FEBRUARY 1, 2008
During all this, I was in Austin, TX for the Legal Services Tech Conference. So was Holly Ross from NTEN. Corey P and his wife, Katie, found out via Twitter that we were in town so we met up for some Barbecue. Yummy.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 13, 2010
If you have visited Austin, Texas you may recall that we love to talk about Austin. The first session I attended at SXSW Interactive was 'Why Austin is the Killer App' moderated by Heather McKissick and Bijoy Goswami the founders of Austin Equation. Austin Equation is trying to determine the ingredients that make Austin so extraordinary and the equation they have come up with is Experience + Community = Scene. Author: Joey Martin.
NTEN
OCTOBER 14, 2014
While NTEN is taking steps to ensure that the conference experience within the Austin Convention Center is socially and environmentally conscious, there’s a lot more we can be doing to ensure that participants are informed of all green options within and outside of the Convention Center. We are determined to make this the greenest NTC ever, and this year we have a huge advantage: the Austin Convention Center is LEED Gold Certified , so we can be sure they have our interests at heart.
Tech Soup Blog
MARCH 31, 2015
" Armed with this vision, Carr secured a private grant and launched Legacy of Hope Austin (LOH) in 2010. " Next Steps for Legacy of Hope Austin. Images: courtesy of Legacy of Hope Austin.
FI Space
JUNE 23, 2009
Tags: Personal Change Social Change Austin Homeless MLFNOW Social M Social Media for Social Good TX Video
FI Space
AUGUST 26, 2009
So as you may of heard the Austin Film Society has a new tenant in the studios they run. The truth behind all the lies is that the Austin Film Society is growing and bringing new business to Austin is an important part of that. Upgrades to the metal building will include insulation, HVAC, electrical service, and soundproofing–all designed to meet a minimum 2-star rating with the Austin Energy Green Building Program. So how can you help Austin’s future?
FI Space
AUGUST 26, 2009
So as you may of heard the Austin Film Society has a new tenant in the studios they run. The truth behind all the lies is that the Austin Film Society is growing and bringing new business to Austin is an important part of that. Upgrades to the metal building will include insulation, HVAC, electrical service, and soundproofing–all designed to meet a minimum 2-star rating with the Austin Energy Green Building Program. So how can you help Austin’s future?
Beaconfire Wire
FEBRUARY 17, 2015
We’re counting down the days to NTC 2015. Just looked back to see how many I’ve gone to. Yikes, this is my 10th! How time flies when you’re having fun. It’s a great opportunity to catch up with clients, friends and colleagues in the nonprofit and tech sectors. This year I will be there with Andy Dimock , our Director of Business Development, Kerry Lenahan , one of our crackerjack digital marketing consultants, and Amy Knox , UX consultant extraordinaire.
Connection Cafe
AUGUST 26, 2009
But, instead, I would like to take this opportunity to highlight an Austin-area organization that is making a difference in the lives of those affected by cancer. The Austin chapter, headed by Holly Krenek, is working with Sundara Yoga to offer unlimited free classes to cancer survivors. This Labor Day, September 7th, in Austin there is an city-wide Free Day of Yoga event; YogaBear will be offering a special healing therapy session at the Sundara Yoga studio from 2:00-3:15pm.
See What's Out There
NOVEMBER 18, 2009
It’s been a busy start to the week at the 2009 Convio Summit! At the conference, Nonprofit Live TV interviewed See3 CEO Michael Hoffman about creating a video strategy, video as a transaction, and why story still matters.
Connection Cafe
AUGUST 21, 2009
Opens Submissions for Nonprofit Film Festival with Pre-screening in Austin, Texas and Lights.Camera.Help. Two nights of screenings were held in Austin, Texas to allow the judges, local community members and the organization’s supporters to watch the top selected videos.
FI Space
AUGUST 10, 2009
From one of our loyal readers: I’m on the advisory board for AIR Austin, and the competition is coming up again this year. AIR-Austin was developed by the nonprofit organization Knowbility, whose mission is to support the independence of children and adults with disabilities by promoting accessible information technology.). Public recognition at AIR-Austin events.
Connection Cafe
MAY 4, 2009
opening night pre-screening here in Austin and was blown away by the powerful videos shared by the four nonprofit organizations screening their video entries. Capital Area Food Bank's East Austin Service Center. Last Thursday night I attended the Lights. Camera.
NTEN
DECEMBER 15, 2014
Throughout the 15NTC, there will be volunteer opportunities to engage and share the community''s skills with Austin, TX area nonprofits. Are you an Austin-based organization that could use some help either in person between March 3-6, 2015 or virtually in advance of the conference?
NTEN
APRIL 22, 2015
In the "Silicon Hills" of Austin, TX, work is afoot to close the gap of access to technology among the city's residents. This article originally appeared in the March issue of the NTEN: Change journal.
FI Space
JULY 23, 2009
The purpose of this survey is to find out how giving to charitable organizations in the Austin area has changed over the past few years and to examine factors influencing giving. The content of this survey was developed by staff at the RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service at the University of Texas at Austin, led by Dr. Peter Frumkin and Dr. Sarah Jane Rehnborg with the assistance of research assistant Rachel Veron Douglas. The University of Texas at Austin.
Connection Cafe
OCTOBER 22, 2015
Creativing Movements with Digital and Social Media with Austin Graff. Because you can’t have bbcon in ATX without getting to hear “one of the best groups working in Austin today.” 4 days…96 hours…5,760 minutes. Yep, #bbcon 2015 is really almost here.
AFP Blog
NOVEMBER 14, 2007
Bell ringers not welcome; Salvation Army goes online to raise money - CBS 42 Austin's source for breaking news, weather and sports: "The Salvation Army bell ringers you are use to seeing in front of stores around the holiday season will be beefing up their efforts online.".
FI Space
FEBRUARY 18, 2009
Basically the ATX rocked Twestival: Austin Results. Tags: Social Media for Social Good PR TX Twitter Social Software Austin Social Change So here is the results show! London Results. World Wide Results. Social Media for Social Good works!
Connection Cafe
MARCH 30, 2014
Austin Kleon spoke about how true genius doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Interactive Austin Kleon Big Duck fundraising ideas fundraising tips marc pitman pamela grow “Tonight, try to sit back and just listen. Don’t do some much of the talking, and see what happens. Just listen.”.
NTEN
SEPTEMBER 22, 2009
Luckily, I spotted Gene Austin of Convio across the room. Flicker photo: World Economic Forum I was in DC last week to attend the NPTimes Top 50 dinner, honored to be in the same room with some of the most amazing people in the field.
Frogloop
OCTOBER 18, 2007
Some highlights… Austin noted that Convio now has almost 1,300 clients, after the acquisition of GetActive earlier this year. GetActive Integration Austin said integration is continuing. Austin identified two features of GetActive that have been added to Convio’s toolbox.
Connection Cafe
OCTOBER 29, 2012
I had the pleasure of visiting Meals on Wheels and More in Austin, … Financial Management
FI Space
JUNE 21, 2009
Tags: Change Makers Personal Change Social Change Volunteerism Austin Homeless Magic MLF Video Working Poor
AFP Blog
MARCH 10, 2014
Non-profit gives job opportunities to homeless | kens5.com San Antonio : DOWNTOWN AUSTIN -- The homeless of Austin have an unexpected advantage during South by Southwest (SXSW) as non-profits help the homeless make the most of music festival by giving them job opportunities. Across downtown Austin keep a look out for mobile vending carts selling flip-flops.
NTEN
MARCH 20, 2015
It’s been a busy month in Austin! austin sxsw sxsw interactive
Everyaction
DECEMBER 12, 2017
Philanthropy Southwest / Austin, TX / $125. SXSW / Austin, TX / Price varies. ARNOVA / Austin, TX / TBD. It's finally here! If you loved our 2017 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar get ready for our new, improved, and updated 2018 calendar!
Everyaction
OCTOBER 5, 2016
National Arts Marketing Project / Austin, TX / $575. Join 650+ arts marketers in Austin this November to find out where the change is heading and learn the strategies and tactics for adapting to meet the demand. Philanthropy Southwest / Austin, TX / $125.
FI Space
JULY 24, 2009
I am an active member in Open Austin which has been working to re-do the City of Austin’s Web Site. Here is an excerpt from the Austin Go Blog: “AustinGO will release a new RFP on Monday, July 27, 2009. The new RFP is the result of invaluable outreach and feedback from the Austin community and industry experts. Tags: Info Tech Austin City Hall Making a Change
FI Space
MARCH 11, 2009
The Austin American-Statesman, which has been deeply involved in the local social media scene, is honoring 24 Texans who exemplify all that is good about social media. The Statesman is going to host a party and awards show in their honor at Ballet Austin’s new downtown building. Details: Place: Ballet Austin, downtown. Tags: SXSW Texas Social Media Awards Innovation Austin American Statesman
FI Space
JUNE 22, 2009
From downtown Austin to Threadgills to listen to music over the fence. If you have your wits about you, you can always find a meal here in Austin. Where the heck is the city of Austin or the State of Texas in this? Tags: Change Makers Organizational Change Personal Change Social Change Austin Homeless Mobile Loaves and Fishes Social Media Social Media for Social Good Texas
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