A Message from Incoming Board President Katherine Mudge |
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Welcome to our summer heat and Impact Austin’s new fiscal year! Seems odd, but the two events go hand in hand every year as we start summer fun, embrace the heat, and say farewell to an unprecedented 2021 year for Impact Austin. Our leadership and volunteers have been nothing short of amazing, level-headed, empathetic problem-solvers, grant-givers, and philanthropic learners. And for that, I hope that you will all give a great round of applause to Susan Palombo, our outgoing President, our current Board members, Committee leadership, and to all (and I mean ALL) of our committed and wonderful volunteers.
While this last year has been tumultuous, Impact Austin remained vigilant and focused on its Mission, Vision, and Values by making meaningful grants without fail, providing insightful educational programs to enhance our philanthropic journeys, and through virtual events that kept our members in touch with one another. We have learned to pivot, to hold major events in a virtual world, and to continue to open our collective minds and hearts to the nonprofit community. So, THANK YOU to all of you!
As we move into our new fiscal year, I am honored and humble to be your new Board President! My journey with Impact Austin has been nothing short of life-changing. I trust and hope that in these next two years I can give back to you and our nonprofit community by working with the Board, our staff, committee leadership, and each of you to keep Impact Austin moving forward and steering through whatever arises.
I am also excited to welcome and work with our six new Board members (Lillian Gray, Joanna Nolte, Earind Carter, Ricki Wax, Margaret von Flatern, and Kimberley Klein). We will learn and work together as we move into our Strategic Plan Extension. We are committed to more diversity and inclusion for our organization. We’ll continue what worked for our members and the community, and we will strive to improve in our actions. I welcome your feedback, thoughts, and ideas – never hesitate to reach out to me, because you make a difference in and to Impact Austin.
So, embrace the heat, take some time to breathe, and let’s move forward together as we make the next year with Impact Austin memorable for you and our Central Texas nonprofit community.
Joyfully looking toward the future,
Katherine
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More than 200 members and guests celebrated our virtual event on June 7. Annual Meeting delivered so much content that we can't adequately recap it without sharing links to our blog and the event recording produced by C2C Media. Alternatively, you can find individual video snippets on our YouTube channel.
As it is every year, the highlight of the Annual Meeting was the introduction of our new Community Partners. Since 2020, Impact Austin has opted to split grant monies so that the organization in each focus area with the most member votes receives 80% of total funds; the other finalist receives 20%. Learn more details on our blog.
Community Grants
Education Grants
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Members joining or renewing by June 30 will help fund the Equity and Health & Well-Being Grants that we will award on November 16. The more members we have, the bigger our grants will be!
As an added incentive, all those joining or renewing by June 30 will be entered into a drawing for a one-year wine club membership from Pedernales Cellars valued at $400.
Don't forget that your membership can be paid monthly or in one lump sum, and automatic renewals are available for your convenience. Check our our Membership page or go straight to the signup form!
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We love our volunteers! Every committee welcomes new and returning members, and you can learn more about opportunities here. But we are urgently seeking volunteers to fill these positions:
- Grants Technology Support Coordinator
- Membership Chair
- Technology Committee member and
- Events Chair/Coordinator
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Girls Giving Grants Seeks Advisors |
The Girls Giving Grants (g3) leadership team looks forward to a great year ahead: retaining best practices from virtual programming; returning to in-person opportunities; and a new relationship with Sadler Means School. But many long-time advisors are “retiring” after many years of service, and g3 needs at least four new advisors.
These adults do not “lead” the g3 members, but rather advise and support their assigned youth leaders. The ideal advisor will have served on an Impact Austin Grant Review Committee. Contact Girls Giving Grants for more information about responsibilities, calendar, and time commitment.
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In coming months, the Zones Committee will brainstorm about fall gatherings. Their plan is to mix in-person and virtual events along with community service activities. To that end, they are interested in your feedback about Zones in general and past Zone events. If you have ideas, or if you want to join as a Zone Captain, please reach out to Coordinator Tonya Netzley.
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Rebecca Powers Launches Trust Your Cape
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On May 25, Impact Austin Founder Rebecca Powers launched her first book Trust Your Cape: How Women Find Their Power in Giving Back. It’s Rebecca’s story and the Impact Austin story woven together in a moving narrative. Net proceeds from the book will benefit Impact Austin’s endowment. Learn more.
In the weeks prior to - and in honor of - the book's release, Rebecca Powers and member Sara Pantin launched a fundraising campaign to double the size of Impact Austin's endowment. They were successful, and our endowment now exceeds $200,000!
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On June 30, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM, Impact Austin will host a virtual Nonprofit Workshop to educate the nonprofit community on how to apply for an Impact Austin grant.
The workshop will include a presentation followed by a panel discussion with Impact Austin leaders and a past grant recipient to provide insight into the grants cycle and to answer questions. Attendance is optional and will not influence the consideration given to grant applications.
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Fall Grant Cycle Begins July 8 |
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Impact Austin will accept applications for Equity and Health & Well-Being Grants from July 8 through August 3, 2021 (5:00 PM). Within each focus area, funding may be requested to support programs, capacity building, or both. Applications may be submitted by single nonprofit organization or by collaboratives. Grant amounts will be based on Impact Austin membership levels and announced on July 8.
For more information on applying for Impact Austin grants, including accessing the grants management system, please visit our Grantmaking page and plan to attend our Nonprofit Workshop on June 30.
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Member Registration for Fall GRCs Opens July 1 |
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What is a GRC? Why should I join? How do I join? All the details are on our website. Registration is open July 1 through August 3 for service on the Equity GRC and Health & Well-Being GRC.
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Exploring and Overcoming Generational Biases - July 16 |
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The DEIB Committee offers the second of three equity webinars in July. The April 16 webinar focused on Exploring Equity in the Disability World. On October 15, we will discuss equity regarding gender identify and sexual orientation.
Join us Friday, July 16, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for a live webinar with Anna Liotta, Founder of The Generational Institute. This event will offer numerous insights: providing equity across generations in our work as a grantmaker; helping us create an inclusive experience as a multi-generational organization; and recognizing generational changes and preparing for them. Registration is free and open to all.
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Impact Austin offered a record number of events during 2020-2021. If you missed any, you can find a recap, video, or website reference for each on our new Past Events webpage.
Details and registration for upcoming events can be found here.
June 25 - Zones: Hike + Picnic at Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park
June 30 - Fall Nonprofit Workshop
July 16 - DEIB Education Webinar
November 16 - Town Hall Meeting
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We have a team of amazing individuals who work hard to always 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!
Plus, don't forget to #JoinImpactAustin on your favorite social media sites!
When you "like" and "share" our posts, you help to promote Impact Austin to a wider audience and potential members.
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We would love to hear from you...what do you want to learn more about? What type of information is useful for you? Contact us at contact@impactaustin.org.
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