Philanthropy Scene

Komen Austin turns Perfectly Pink at successful second annual fundraiser

By Arden Ward

05.06.13 | 3:25 pm

Saturday, May 4 marked the second annual Perfectly Pink Party for Komen Austin. The event, held at North Austin's Shoal Crossing, welcomed over 400 guests for an evening of celebration that was ...

Asylum in Austin

Caritas’ "Words of Hope" speaker series sheds light on lives of refugees adjusting in Austin

By Meng Qi

04.23.13 | 11:23 am

It’s no secret that Austin is a great place to live, but what’s less well known is that it’s also a welcoming place for refugees from around the world seeking political or religio ...

2nd Annual Walk for the Water presented by A Legacy of Giving

04.27.13

A Legacy of Giving is a non-profit dedicated to teaching students the importance of philanthropy as part of the curriculum, and part of that curriculum is the Walk for Water. The 3.7-mile course at

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Amplify Austin shatters million dollar goal

By KVUE.com

03.06.13 | 11:43 am

KVUE -- Twenty-four hours later, a goal to raise $1 million for 320 nonprofit organizations in Central Texas was not just surpassed but almost tripled. According to Amplify Austin's we ...

Carla McDonald

The public relations mastermind with a passion for Austin's philanthropic initiatives

By Arden Ward

02.26.13 | 12:39 pm

As the founder and CEO of Austin-based public relations firm Dynabrand, Carla McDonald has developed PR strategies and programs for the likes of British Airways and W Hotels. But McDonald is much m ...

Feed the world

SMU grads and social entrepreneurs impact world hunger with craveable granola

By Jennifer Chininis

01.27.13 | 10:53 am

Picture two mid-twentysomething guys, a couple of years out of SMU. What do you see? Maybe you see two well-educated young men, following a certain prescribed path, settling into corporate careers ...

The Influentials

Meet the Influentials: CultureMap highlights Texas leaders and tastemakers in new series

By Clifford Pugh

01.16.13 | 3:14 pm

Texas has long been a place that attracts people who want to make a difference. It doesn't matter who your parents are or how little money you have, if you possess a great idea and want to achi ...

Austin Fit Exclusive

I Live Here, I Give Here: Raising Austin's nonprofits through philanthropist engagement

By Austin Fit Magazine

12.01.12 | 12:20 pm

Editor's Note: The December Issue of Austin Fit Magazine is the "Giving Issue," focused on philanthropy. In this piece exclusive to CultureMap, Austin Fit introduces us to I Live Here ...

Holiday Cheer

Give and get this holiday season with the CultureMap Dallas Amazing Give-back Giveaway

By Jennifer Chininis

11.24.12 | 12:08 pm

The holidays are upon us, which brings to mind three things: Presents, charitable giving and anxiety about family time. Although we can’t help with the latter — try a little rum-spiked ...

Culture of Giving

Austin's philanthropic community gives back at The Big Give

By Arden Ward

09.22.12 | 1:20 pm

For five years, I Live Here, I Give Here has been nurturing the philanthropic culture of Austin by supporting and building a community of donors young and old. On Sunday, Sept. 23, the organiza ...