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Conversations on Hispanic Heritage Month

Media Cause

A lot of our food and music influence comes from her. . Music and dancing are very important in Hispanic culture, you have to know how to dance the bachata, merengue, salsa, etc. Growing up Puerto Rican in the Bronx is different from growing up as a Puerto Rican in Texas or Puerto Rico.

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The Votes Are In: #CelebrateAdobeCC Winners Announced!

Tech Soup

At the fashion show, models wore various outfits from the 1950s through the 1990s to help raise money for Peace Connections. Third Place Winner — Epilepsy Foundation Central & South Texas. This flyer was created by a volunteer at the Epilepsy Foundation for a church's upcoming music festival, using Adobe Illustrator.

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I'm speaking at SXSW or rather reciting a poem!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Join us for live music, drinks, nptech application demos and plenty of free swag! Mashable Party Monday, March 16, 9:30pm-12:30am Six Lounge, 117 W 4th, Austin, TX 7870 There will also be an effort to help raise awareness of childhood hunger issue during SXSW, so stay tuned.

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Kickstarter: Funding Creativity in a New (Old) Way

Museum 2.0

A documentary film crew might use Kickstarter to pay for travel costs, or a dance troupe to pay for recorded music so they don't have to hire musicians for their live performances. In one case, a man in Texas donated $1,000 to the campaign. At first glance, I assumed that a project had to be hip like Jim's to succeed on Kickstarter.

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Taking Doctors’ Day Beyond the Direct Mail Appeal

Connection Cafe

When a supporter takes one of these actions, you are both raising awareness for your organization, as well as learning which recipients are willing to engage, and who is grateful. Chris lives in Austin, Texas, serves on the board of Chula League, a local arts nonprofit, and has a deep appreciation of the local music and taco scene.

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[VIDEO] The Early Bird Guide to Epic End of Year Fundraising

Bloomerang

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. Like I said, I’m really passionate about helping fundraisers save time and raise more money and delight their donors. I mean, is this really going to raise me more money?”

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5 Reasons This Will Be The Best #BBCON Ever

Connection Cafe

It’s at the heart of every member of your team, every dollar you raise, every communication you send, every second of your efforts to raise awareness and drive change.For the first time ever, #bbcon attendees will be able to vote among finalists for the photograph that most powerfully conveys the impact of the mission or the story behind the cause.

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