Connection Cafe

MARCH 30, 2014

Austin Kleon spoke about how true genius doesn’t happen in a vacuum. What’s worse than a donor that doesn’t come back to make a second gift? Interactive Austin Kleon Big Duck fundraising ideas fundraising tips marc pitman pamela grow' I was reminded again during a session at SXSW of the importance of listening.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 10, 2008

This comments for food concept was first implemented very successfully by the Austin Social Media Club during August's Hunger Awareness Month HAM Tweetup. It only takes a minute to leave a comment indicating you've read the post and it can do so much. Read more here ).

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NTEN

MARCH 11, 2011

After a little over three years at the helm of NTEN, I still thank Katrin almost daily for one particular gift she gave us: our values ! A panel will select the winning entries and all winners will be celebrated at a gala in Austin. You may remember my predecessor, Katrin Verclas, who started and runs MobileActive.

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Volunteer Hub

AUGUST 1, 2021

Also, a lot of hours went into printing paperwork before events,” said Austin Rippeto, Training Coordinator at Special Olympics Missouri. . “We It also allowed us a central location to communicate with volunteers and endless flexibility,” said Austin Rippeto, Training Coordinator at Special Olympics Missouri. “I

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 27, 2018

Therefore, anything that slows Denise’s gift-giving is problematic to your bottom line. Once you put a donation form on your homepage, you can analyze its effect on the number and average size of online gifts—then compare it to the same period of time before the donation form was on the homepage.). Confusion is costly.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 28, 2019

The University of Texas at Austin just announced a new endowment providing free tuition for students from families with incomes less than $65,000. And especially, do they understand that scholarship gifts can range from small one-time donations to large endowments? Step 1: Build Relationships with Students & Alumni.

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See3

OCTOBER 18, 2007

More than 700 people are here in Austin, both clients and partners, to learn about what Convio is up to, and to learn from each other about best practices for nonprofits online. This morning’s keynote address was from Convio CEO Gene Austin. I am genuinely impressed by what I am seeing here.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 11, 2008

I was first introduced to the concept of the gift economy and pay it forward many years ago when I was the community builder for a first generation online network for artists, called ArtsWire. However, in what is considered to be in the true spirit of gift economics, many times giving is done without any expectation of reciprocity.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 25, 2008

Do you think the $53,000 came from $10 gifts? We actually received 2 $5K and one $15K gifts - not to mention a number of $1K. I had coffee with Gene Austin at NTC and he told me that the study is available for free but you have to register first to get your copy. We raised $53,000, plus we got a $50,000 prize).

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Will you be joining us in Austin for the 2015 Nonprofit Technology Conference ? Share the gift of TechSoup by telling your favorite organization about our free membership. After the conference, come enjoy the view at Box's Austin office, just blocks away from NTC. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Philanthropy Southwest / Austin, TX / $125. SXSW / Austin, TX / Price varies. Structuring Major Gifts Conference. Structuring Major Gifts Conference. Examine major gift planning in the context of current economic conditions, changes in donor populations and increased competition for the charitable dollar.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 28, 2015

In line with other Giving Events, like Amplify Austin and Richmond’s The Amazing Raise, The Big Payback is Nashville’s opportunity to highlight our spirit of generosity and support the work of local nonprofits. Gifts made during The Big Payback will be amplified by awards and prizes for participating nonprofits.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

Accounting for Split-Interest Gifts. This year’s event is in Austin, one of the best technology hubs in the country, and features live music, key note speakers, raffles, nonprofit awards and more. Come learn from the leaders about industry hot topics and trends. Sessions include: FASB nonprofit update. Product Expertise & Vision.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

And that’s the experience I had last week in Austin, TX, attending the MicroEdge Solutions Conference. I’m completely energized. Being around my peers in giving just does that to me. I do admit to being pulled in a few directions. With MicroEdge now a part of Blackbaud, there were two conferences going on at the same time.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 18, 2011

On my last trip to Austin, I visited the Chi’Lantro food truck. Maybe they are taking cash and check donations or maybe they aren’t yet taking gifts at all. Having a mobile payment option would offer a way for supporters to quickly make a gift that they may feel is more secure than handing cash to volunteer.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

Probably the most vivid case in point is our hometown of Austin, TX. I chatted with a nonprofit executive last week as we let her know that Austin ranked 7th on the list when it comes to per capita online giving. Her answer, “I don’t know, but I am upgrading my web site.”

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 1, 2007

Every gift you give away, you don't mail it somewhere. There's one woman who -- I think it was in Austin, Texas -- she collected an entire container load full of things for an orphanage in Haiti, using Freecycle. It's the power of each person individually to make a gift to one other person in their local community.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 2, 2017

It was easy to get started: I had just moved to Austin, and wanted to get involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas, but wasn’t sure I had the time. And most importantly, what the journey to full organization immersion has looked like. I was getting married, settling into a new life, etc. 20/month, that’s it. Easy enough.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 30, 2008

Chris Brogan and 81 other Twitter users helped reached this goal with small gifts in 24 hours. at least thre that I know of Pam Mandel , Duncan Riley and Dave Delaney ) Tyson Foods and the Austin Social Media Club organized a HAM TweetUp to benefit the Capital Area Food Bank.

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The Modern Nonprofit

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The average one-time gift is $128, while the average monthly donation is $52, which amounts to $624 per yea r — more than 4x more! Whipping out the checkbook or credit card every time you want to make a gift is work, too. Austin Angels – Monthly Sponsor Campaign. A gift can be a surprise thank-you.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 3, 2011

Austin and colleagues reiterate the commercial turn thesis , as does Dees. At the same time, hospitals and health systems in particular, traditionally heavily reliant on fee-for-service revenue, are becoming more assertive and assiduous in seeking and receiving philanthropic gifts.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 7, 2021

Austin Gallagher, CEO at Beneath the Waves, shares how through The Power of Us program, his team was able get started on Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP) at no cost to his organization working with Salesforce’s Pro Bono team. Small and federated teams can achieve big results with the use of technology. Watch the session here.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2021

At least wait an hour because we’ve got some good year-end tips for you from my good buddy, Rachel Muir, joining us from beautiful Austin, Texas. I’m going to share some website tweaks to help you boost your conversion rate for online gifts. Maybe we segment our major gift donors. . Rachel, how’s it going?

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 3, 2009

People from the Austin area who are on Twitter and either came across the tweet-up or were in by someone else via tweet congregated to meet each other, and of course, donate blood. Sharing news – Many nonprofits share news, articles, events, and resources via Twitter, simply by posting links in their tweets.

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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. SXSW / Austin, TX / Price varies. Nonprofit Management.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 3, 2009

People from the Austin area who are on Twitter and either came across the tweet-up or were in by someone else via tweet congregated to meet each other, and of course, donate blood. Sharing news – Many nonprofits share news, articles, events, and resources via Twitter, simply by posting links in their tweets.

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EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

Philanthropy Southwest / Austin, TX / $625. Structuring Major Gifts Conference. Structuring Major Gifts Conference. Examine major gift planning in the context of current economic conditions, changes in donor populations and increased competition for the charitable dollar. SXSW / Austin, TX / Price varies.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 17, 2018

In other words, of all the donors who made a gift to a particular nonprofit in 2016, only 45.5% made another gift during 2017. Another charity has become more personally important to them since their last gift—e.g., A statement about the actual, tangible impact their gift will have. donor retention rate in 2017.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 19, 2021

The immediate goal of this type of communication is not a gift, but rather stimulating interest and growing the engagement of your recipients. Even though donors are making a gift to help their group win, they might still share their story of gratitude. Use an online peer-to-peer fundraising page to easily track donations.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 25, 2012

Unless, of course, you live in Austin, TX like I do and are seeing the floods of people moving here because of all the “our city is so great” lists we’ve been making as of late. As for Austin, the city of all things great, we didn’t make it into the top 10 most generous online U.S.

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NTEN

APRIL 8, 2015

Progressive Parties The Progressive Parties were packed this year - all despite it being a severe storm for Austin with startingly low temperatures. Thank you, Austin, for giving us the gift of Interwebs! That''s a huge benefit of being in a convention center.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 7, 2015

But getting a real human voice thanking me for my gift? Or from a community-based angle, check out how Austin Shakespeare (with a full-time staff of just 2 people) leveraged the Amplify Austin campaign to raise over $40K in 24 hours. I donate to a lot of organizations and not all of them say thank you. Now that was impressive.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 13, 2010

I am proud of him for being so passionate and I went online and matched his gift and used my Facebook page to help get others to match. (By We often carry socks filled with water and energy bars to give to the homeless on Austin’s streets. And Andrew, who is not only giving, but willing to teach his dad a lesson on giving.

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See3

OCTOBER 22, 2007

Do you know about Oxfam America Unwrapped, Oxfam America’s online gift catalog? Unwrapped allows people to give symbolic gifts such as such plant 50 trees, give a pair of school uniforms or a cooking stove and dozens of other representative gifts. Give the unexpected gift that does good!

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 5, 2010

Well it is officially spring in Austin and with spring brings a return to warmer weather, longer days, Easter egg hunts, and metrics for the nonprofit professional. 61 percent of all organizations saw their average gift drop in 2009. program, grew online revenue by 26 percent, and gifts by 32 percent. Author: Quinn Donovan.

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Bloomerang

MAY 28, 2021

It’s a gift,” that’s a shift in perception. Well, if it’s a gift, who can I give this gift to? Thank you so much for giving us gift in her honor. Sarah Willey, a good friend of ours, and Corinne Austin, they’re going to come in and talk about it. I wish I could have known her.”

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Bloomerang

JUNE 19, 2021

As young professionals who have served both as members and staff managers of these groups, Sarah Willey and Corinne Austin will lead you through the research on Next Gen supporters, challenges to anticipate, and steps your organization can take to start a new young friends board from scratch OR to maximize the potential of your existing group.

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