You are viewing an archive of posts from 2015
July 20, 2015 - Save the Date
When's the last time you caught a classic movie at the Paramount Theatre? As an old commercial says, "Well, pardner; that's too long!"
Change that sad state affairs on Thursday, August 20th with a social reception at 6:00pm in the VIP Lounge of the Paramount Theatre followed by the show. Light refreshments, drinks and of course, popcorn will be served!
Free...
July 13, 2015 - Grants
Each year, Impact Austin members receive a treat in their email. It is a magical link that shares the impact their donations have made over the years as each grant is used, and illustrates how our community is affected.
Missed it? It’s not too late to catch up. Check out the latest Impact Austin Grant Outcomes Report!
This report covers the implementations and...
July 09, 2015 - Save the Date
Impact Austin is signing up members for the coming year of innovative grant making and you can help!
The Membership Committee has been hard at work, arranging upcoming events, and the one on July 14th, 2015 will have a special guest you will want to hear from!
Back in 2009, Capital Idea won the Impact Austin Family Grant.
July 01, 2015 - Member Spotlight
Sang McDonnell has a photographer’s eye, and we weren’t surprised that acuity and creativity appeared in her answers to our questions when we caught up with this busy mom!
Sang, How did you hear about Impact Austin and why did you decide to join?
“I was introduced to Impact Austin by Melissa Gray. I babysat her children for years, and I got to witness meetings...
June 29, 2015 - Membership
On Tuesday, June 23rd, we celebrated our 2015 grant recipients in a glorious gathering at City Hall where $450,000 was given out to six amazing nonprofits.
Impact Austin has topped $5 million given to worthy organizations in Central Texas. Hooray! We couldn’t have achieved any of it without you - our dedicated, generous members!
But at this time of year, each...
June 23, 2015 - Event Recap, Grants
Impact Austin, one of the largest women’s philanthropy organizations in the United States, announced the recipient of its first-ever $50,000 catalyst grant and its five, traditional $80,000 high-impact program grants at their Annual Meeting on June 8, 2015. The six 2015 Community Partner grants total more than $450,000, bringing the organization’s total...
June 09, 2015
Last night, hundreds of Impact Austin members, Community Partners and fans of the collective giving process that started in 2003 gathered together! Members had an opportunity before the voting to talk with members of the finalist nonprofits and ask any questions that still remained.
Then, precisely on time, everyone filed into the main room to hear the...
June 01, 2015 - Member Spotlight
Lorene is a woman who sparkles and shines. From her bright and beautiful smile to her love for jewelry, she lights up whatever room she is in.
We asked Lorene about her personal Impact Austin story…how did she hear about it, and what caused her to join and become involved?
“I heard about Impact Austin from Kali’ Rourke at a luncheon for the Association of...
May 27, 2015 - Organizational Update
If you are struggling with the decision of whether to come to the Impact Annual Meeting on June 8th, here are some things to think about.
First, everyone understands that Impact Austin is filled with busy women.
Actually, that is the kind of woman it often attracts, because its grant making process is a results and metric-driven activity that guarantees busy...
May 18, 2015 - Founder Message
Girls Giving Grants is ten years old, and we have lots to celebrate!
On December 25, 2003, Claire Powers gave Impact Austin $100 she had earned over several months. She said, “Mom, I’ve never seen you so happy, and I want to join Impact Austin when I’m an adult.” After many hugs and even more tears, I replied, “What if you and your friends started your own...
