Impact

Ways to learn more about Austin’s Nonprofit Community:

 
Austin Involved – Members of Austin Involved have the opportunity every month to learn about local nonprofits, vote on their choice of inspiring organizations, and give a donation of a small amount of time and money to that organization.  Each month, our members contribute $25, and then vote on which of the charities they’d like to win our time and money.  100% of the donations go to the nonprofit chosen.

Citizen Generation – Citizen Generation is centered on the belief that in order to make our city the best place to live, play, and work, all individuals should be active in the betterment of their community. This type of community participation, however, has not always been viewed as affordable or accessible. Citizen Generation is here to change that. Through our programs CharityBash, CharityLadies, CharityLunch, and CharityVolunteers, we offer multiple avenues for you to be involved in making your city the best it can be. We make philanthropy an experience, rather than a transaction. And did we mention that our programs are fun and won’t break the bank? Together, we are a new generation, one of active citizens making a positive change.

I Live Here, I Give Here – I Live Here, I Give Here’s mission is to deepen and expand the culture of personal philanthropy by inspiring Central Texans to invest more money in our community. We educate and connect individuals and non-profits so more Central Texans experience the personal benefit of increased philanthropy.

Why giving is so important:

Unrestricted Funding – this type of funding is what is received when individuals and corporations give. The money can be used as needed by the nonprofit. The money that Give Realty donates is unrestricted, unless the client (that’s you) specifies otherwise.
Money received via grants is specific in nature and can only be used for specific purpose. So next time you hear XYZ nonprofit received a $50,000 grant, it doesn’t mean they don’t need YOUR donation.

Your Well Being – studies have proven that giving is good for your health. Whether it’s volunteering or donating money.

Small Amounts Mean a Lot – nonprofits can do wonders with small amounts of money. Did you know that the Capital Area Food Bank can purchase the equivalent of $20.00 worth of food with a $5.00 cash donation? That you can provide water to an Ethiopian for 20 years for a mere $10?

How Austin Gives:

• Austin is ranked 48 out of the 50 largest cities in the nation in per capita giving (dollars).¹
• 30.7% of Austin residents serve as volunteers each year, making us the 11th most
active U.S. city in volunteerism (time).²
• There are 26,046 people employed in 501(c)(3) entities and 5578 registered 501(c)3 charitable nonprofits in the Austin-Round Rock MSA (Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis & Williamson counties).³

Sources:
1. The Chronicle of Philanthropy 2003
2. Corporation for National and Community Service 2010
3. Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations 2010