October 27, 2014 - Organizational Update
Incorporating our new Impact Austin logo, the Modern Daisy Insignia is a tribute to the future of this dynamic group of women who are changing the face of philanthropy in the Central Texas area.
Now you can wear the Impact Austin Modern Daisy proudly, as a pin or a pendant, and take the opportunity to tell your Impact Austin story whenever you can!
Created in...
October 23, 2014 - Community Partner Spotlight
Impact Austin awarded five $100,000 grants to worthy nonprofit organizations in June, and this fall, we are checking in with our 2014 Community Partners to hear about the programs we funded and their thoughts about the impact of our grants.
Here’s what CASA of Travis County had to say:
“Because of the reach of our advocacy, CASA will be the linchpin in an...
October 20, 2014 - Save the Date
Discovery Day is one of Impact Austin's signature events! We will learn from community leaders and subject matter experts to enhance our knowledge of the critical issues impacting Central Texas. Speakers will share their insights about challenges and trends in each of our grant making focus areas: culture, education, environment, family, and health & wellness. ...
October 13, 2014 - Organizational Update
Each year, a very special group of Impact Austin members toil behind the scenes for the benefit of the entire membership. In a continuing series of blog posts, we are introducing you to these talented women and hope that this will allow you to get to know them a little better. You met the Executive Committee in our last “Introducing” post. Now, meet the...
October 06, 2014 - Volunteering
Volunteer Management Committee co-chair Betsy Blair talks about why Impact Austin needs you.
I joined Impact Austin because I wanted to learn more about our community and its needs and I wanted to know that my charitable giving was being put to good use. In the process, I learned so much more than I ever imagined and met the most incredible women. I know I’m...
October 02, 2014 - Grants
We have set a very high standard for grant making, and it is our intent to continue. Over the past few years, many of our members and grant recipients (Community Partners) have brought to our attention the need to re-examine the way we award our grants to ensure we are providing the right kind of funding to strengthen and sustain our Community Partners.
As part...
September 22, 2014 - Community Partner Spotlight
Impact Austin awarded five $100,000 grants to worthy nonprofit organizations in June, and three months later, we are checking in with our 2014 Community Partners to hear more about the programs we funded and their impact for the organization, and for the Austin community.
Here’s what Samaritan Center had to say:
“With this generous grant from Impact Austin,...
September 17, 2014 - Organizational Update
Do you ever wonder how all of the wonderful things Impact Austin does for the community get done? Each year, a very special group of Impact Austin members toil behind the scenes for the benefit of all of us. We are starting a series of blog posts that will allow you to get to know them a little better. We start here with the Executive Committee of our Board of...
September 12, 2014 - Member Spotlight
Catching Nancy Word in Austin can be difficult these days. Her years of work with Impact Austin has led her to projects all over the world.
"I was one of the first four board members," she tells me on the phone. "I hosted the first membership coffee at my house where we talked to 20 women about joining Impact Austin."
In addition to being a board member, she's...
September 11, 2014 - IMPACT-edu
Impact Austin is kicking off the Philanthropy Education initiative that you heard about in our current Strategic Plan (“Stepping Up to Meet Our Future”) in a big way…Introducing IMPACT-edu!
IMPACT-edu is the new Impact Austin Committee devoted to providing Philanthropy Education for members. We will be piloting events this year that are designed to provide...
