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December 20, 2016 - Membership
Want to get to know more Impact Austin members?
In 2017 we’ll be rolling out an exciting, new initiative to help you connect with women near your area of town. Now you can get even more out of your Impact Austin experience!
We’ve sorted the Austin area into 10 zones, so you can attend events without battling too much Austin traffic. Each zone will have a...
September 23, 2016 - IMPACT-edu
September 23, 2016 – Philanthropy Education Event Recap
Unpacking Form 990 to Help Your Philanthropic Journey
By Susan Grant Palombo
The Philanthropy Education committee of Impact Austin (IA) asked members white board questions at the Annual Meeting to glean insights about tools you needed on your philanthropic journey. Our committee is developing content in...
September 05, 2016 - Member Spotlight
Dubravka Romano is a woman with an exotic name, an amazing life story, and a down-to-earth attitude that fits right in with the members of Impact Austin!
Dubravka, how did you hear about Impact Austin and why did you decide to join?
"My friend and work colleague Krista Fergason told me about Impact Austin about 7 or 8 years ago, and invited me to attend an...
August 01, 2016 - Member Spotlight
Suzanne Daniels is a creative force of nature! Juggling home, parenthood, a passion for design, volunteer work for Impact Austin and now a brand new project (keep reading to find out what it is)...there is no stopping her!
Suzanne, how and when did you hear about Impact Austin and why did you decide to join?
I joined in 2012 when Angela Osborn recruited me to...
July 18, 2016 - Save the Date
Beat the heat while enjoying a famous Alfred Hitchcock film that critics said, "...Marked a watershed for Hitchcock artistically, and represents a heightened thematic maturity." Both a thriller and a serious love story, "Notorious" stars a luminous Ingrid Bergman and the always dashing Cary Grant. Mark your calendar and join our Impact Austin group for popcorn,...
July 01, 2016 - Member Spotlight
Julie Fritz is an Artist who brings her vision, focus and talent to everything in her life. Whether donating her art to support her favorite nonprofits, or simply bringing beauty into other people’s homes and lives, Julie touches her community.
Julie, how did you hear about Impact Austin and why did you decide to join?
"I was a member of a similar organization...
June 27, 2016 - Event Recap, Membership
Congratulations to Julianne Shively, winner of a $500 Gift Certificate from The Container Store! Julianne won the drawing from the members who joined or renewed for FY2017 by the 2016 Annual Meeting.
Julianne has been a member since 2009. She recently served on the volunteer management committee and we can't wait to see what she does in 2017!
Donna...
June 20, 2016 - Membership, Save the Date
Mix and mingle with current, former and future members of Impact Austin while exploring the great finds at Design with Consignment and learning more about the work that Impact Austin does.
Impact Austin has given nearly $5.5 million to Austin area nonprofits that make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need in our community.
We hope you'll join...
June 07, 2016 - Grants
The ballots are counted, the votes are in, and it is our pleasure to announce the 2016 Grant Winners, chosen at Impact Austin's Annual Meeting last night.
CATALYST GRANT- $50,000 LifeWorks - LifeWorks Counseling Division: Funding Sustainability
PROGRAM GRANTS - $94,000 each CULTURE The Arc of the Capital Area - The Arc of the Arts...
May 30, 2016 - Member Spotlight
Martha Salazar is a quiet woman with a dazzling smile and an enthusiastic attitude. We talked with her recently about her Impact Austin experience.
Martha, what inspired you to join Impact Austin?
“My first encounter with Impact Austin was being lucky enough to sit next to its founder, Rebecca Powers, at an event at St. David’s Episcopal Church. She shared...
