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In 1999, Alissa Magrum and Tammy Stanley met while training for a Texas AIDS ride. Both had HIV-positive family and friends and both were avid “ride for the cure” participants. “The riders… more →
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givingcityaustin wrote 1 month ago: In 1999, Alissa Magrum and Tammy Stanley met while training for a Texas AIDS ride. Both had HIV-posi … more →
If your nonprofit message matters, design matters
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givingcityaustin wrote 2 months ago: This post is for nonprofit boards and the nonprofit staff who love them. I was reading this blog pos … more →
Winner of the $50 Target Gift Card
givingcityaustin wrote 4 months ago: Thanks to all of you who signed up to become GivingCity Austin subscribers at the Vivir Unidos event … more →
"Happiness Is" not found in a solid-surface countertop
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givingcityaustin wrote 4 months ago: It’s hard to write a thoughtful reaction to a film that left me so emotional. And I wasn … more →
A smart, easy way to double your donation
givingcityaustin wrote 4 months ago: A $4000 donation to Heart House via GiveRealty. This is genius. We’re obviously fans of GiveRe … more →
JULY 31-AUG 1: World's First Nonprofit Film Fest -in Austin!
givingcityaustin wrote 4 months ago: Have you ever been moved by a public service announcement? Have you watched a video on YouTube that … more →
For Sale: Elliot Smith's Passat, with money to be donated to SIMS Foundation
givingcityaustin wrote 5 months ago: Elliot Smith photo from nme.com The legacy of singer Elliot Smith lives on, this time in his car, a … more →
Austin author releases new book about the orphans of India
givingcityaustin wrote 5 months ago: For three years, Shelley Seale would travel to the orphanages of India, bags loaded with treats and … more →
Video Wanted: Lights.Camera.Help. entries due JUNE 30!
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givingcityaustin wrote 5 months ago: Rich Vasquez, Aaron Bramley, and David Neff There’s a little more than a week to submit your e … more →
Guess who gives the most during a downturn?
givingcityaustin wrote 6 months ago: BTW: Along the lines of this article, consider giving $5 to a charity this month. Every bit helps, o … more →
How to tell your friends to Give5
givingcityaustin wrote 6 months ago: The United Way Capital Area is a great opportunity to get first-time donors keen on the idea of phil … more →
So why would a local restaurant donate to a local nonprofit anyway?
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givingcityaustin wrote 6 months ago: Yesterday, I posted about Rio Grande’s Philanthropy Week, during which they’re donating … more →
MAY 4-8: Choose Rio Grande Restaurant this week to help raise money for local charities
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givingcityaustin wrote 7 months ago: It seems like there are opportunities to support local charities in just about everything you do. He … more →
Anchor Text Optimization
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Julie McLoughlin wrote 7 months ago: Anchor text is the visible text showing in a link. In a normally built site, anchor text is usually … more →
The Heroes Campaign
redcrossyouth wrote 7 months ago: Local chapters have geared up for the annual Heroes Campaign. Ever heard of it? Everyone from Board … more →
VIDEO: Interview with Laurie Loew of Give Realty
givingcityaustin wrote 7 months ago: More about Laurie Loew and her real estate agency that gives 25% of its commission to the charity of … more →
She saved my life with cupcakes... AND she gives back to the community!
givingcityaustin wrote 7 months ago: The My Little Flower cupcake, available through May. I don’t want to get into the endorsement … more →
One of the best donation requests I've ever received
givingcityaustin wrote 8 months ago: I don’t know if this is how she was supposed to do it, if it was planned this way, or if she j … more →
What is Greenlight's new 501 Council?
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givingcityaustin wrote 8 months ago: Kim Wilson, director of development for Greenlights, let me in on the scoop behind that organization … more →
