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The Marketing Committee invites you on a summertime journey to explore Impact Austin’s website and YouTube channel. Those sources hold answers to IAFAQs (Impact Austin’s frequently asked questions).
- Which nonprofits have received Impact Austin grants? See Our Impact lists all our grantees, organized alphabetically, by year, and by grant category. Find Girls Giving Grants awards here.
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Who leads Impact Austin? Our Leadership
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Where are Impact Austin’s financials? Reports & Publications
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How did Impact Austin start? Check out our blog and a link to Rebecca Powers’ book.
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Can I join your mailing list without becoming a member? Yes!
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How can a new member get quickly involved and meet others? Member Connections
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I want to volunteer, but I’m not yet sure exactly how. Find committees here or sign up to share your skills in general.
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What is g3? Check out Girls Giving Grants, their program, and how to register for the 2024-2025 year. Registration opens July 15.
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How can I find Impact Austin events? Upcoming events will be here, and past events, which sometimes include links or recaps, are stored here.
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How do I join a Grant Review Committee? GRC registration will open in November.
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Where do we store previous newsletters? On our blog!
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Where do I find links to philanthropy education events? We recap some on our blog, and many are stored on our YouTube playlist.
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What have our grants accomplished? Explore See Our Impact, blog articles, and grant outcomes videos on our YouTube channel.
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We had a great turnout for the 2024 Annual Meeting held in an exciting, new-to-us location: the Austin Public Library Special Events Center. You’ll find event photos throughout our social media. Find the virtual program here, and read a recap of the event on our blog. As always, the highlights were new grants announced in the Community and Education focus areas and the Girls Giving Grants award. Thanks to Alyssa Reyna, our sponsors, and volunteers for making our event possible! | |
2024 Community Partners Celebrated | |
It’s the most wonderful time of the year anytime we’re awarding new grants! Our Annual Meeting featured in-person voting on finalists for the first time since 2019. New Community Partners were celebrated the same night. Find more details about our grantees and the primary grant winners’ finalist videos here and in our press release. | |
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Expanding Care for Kids
$96,500
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Unrestricted Grant
$24,100
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Growing GirlForward's Impact in Austin
$96,500
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Unrestricted Grant
$24,100
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As announced previously, Impact Austin will not distribute grants in Fall 2024. Instead, our grantmaking policies and procedures are under revision and will be announced to members in detail at our November Town Hall Meeting. Nonprofit colleagues will be advised soon thereafter. Our 2025 grant cycle will launch in January with a Nonprofit Workshop. Member registration for Grant Review Committees will open sooner, in November. Total funds available for 2025 grants will be determined by membership levels as of December 31, 2024.
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Registration for g3’s 2024-2025 year will open on July 15 to young women in grades 8-12. Find details about g3, the syllabus, and how to join here. Girls Giving Grants will meet in a new location this year: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas at 4800 Manor Rd Building K. Advance thanks to BBBS for donated space to support g3's program.
Impact Austin thanks g3 Co-Chairs Karen Davenport and Summer McAfee. Summer is sadly stepping down, while Karen will work alongside two new co-chairs Mae Mendoza and Rebecca Birch. Thanks to all these women, plus g3’s adult Advisors, for mentoring our young philanthropists. New Advisors are needed to join the team. Your help matters! Email with questions or indicate interest.
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Member Connections Book Club | |
While many committees take a July break, our Member Connections team is offering a fun Book Club Social on July 22. There is no specific book to read this time! Instead, members are urged to recommend their favorite summer reads and even bring a book or two to swap with others. A special summer cocktail will be offered, and members are invited to bring their dinner or snack from home. Register here to attend. | |
Hot Jobs for Impact Austin Volunteer
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All committees need womanpower and welcome new volunteers. A few also need leaders to help keep the committee’s tasks and initiatives sustainable. Below are Impact Austin’s “hot jobs” right now; please sign up to support Impact Austin's work.
- Events Committee Chair/Coordinator
- Learning Committee Co-Chairs (2)
- Membership Committee Co-Chair
- Technology Committee Co-Chair
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Volunteers Honored at Annual Meeting | |
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We applauded several women who were nominated by the membership for their extraordinary volunteer service to Impact Austin. Congratulations to our members!
Val Kirk “Above and Beyond” Award - Jessica Forrest, Board Treasurer & Finance Chair
Committee of the Year – Membership
Core Values Members of the Year – Ami Kane and Lisa David
Volunteers of the Year – Maddy Compogiannis and Summer McAfee
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Impact Austin’s Board of Directors welcomed five new members while thanking three whose multi-year terms were completed. Appreciation goes to Jessica Forrest, Allison Marshall, and Ricki Wax, who remain members but transition off the Board. New directors include Kiyomi Beach, Anne Helmick-Lyon, Krista McNaughton, Ashley Stump, and Marty Swanger. Thanks to all for your board service! | |
Community Partner Spotlight | |
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We were pleased to find 2022 Community Partner The Other Ones Foundation (TOOF) featured in the June 30 Austin American Statesman. TOOF received our $75,400 Health & Well-Being Grant. With Impact Austin support, they:
* Hired a Data Impact Specialist
* Increased data literacy
* Used data to drive quality improvement efforts
* Leveraged that data to win new grant opportunities
Find their detailed grant outcomes video here.
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We Are So Much More Collectively | |
Check out our newest blog article that features member Suzanne Daniels. Our blog applies the notion of collective giving to an unexpected outlet: a free community fridge. Read and consider who else might host another Central Texas community fridge! | |
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Jul 15 – Registration opens for Girls Giving Grants 2024-2025
Jul 22 – Summer Social & Book Swap
Nov 12 – Save the Date for Town Hall
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We have a team of amazing individuals working hard to keep you up to date with what is happening at Impact Austin.
Visit our blog to find event info, press releases, member profiles and so much more! And don't forget to #JoinImpactAustin on your favorite social media sites!
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Email us at contact@impactaustin.org.
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