Official Twitter Account, Impact Austin. We cultivate the collective wisdom & strength of women to transform ourselves and our communities through philanthropy.
Austin, Texas
Joined March 2015
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Tomorrow, November 8, is STEM Day! Impact Austin celebrates the amazing nonprofits that have partnered with us to teach science, technology, engineering, math, and environmental/ecological studies. Thank you, Community Partners! impactaustin.org/impact
#PhilanthropyFriday thanks our Impact Sponsor Amplify Credit Union for their financial support but also for their participation with our events. Sponsor generosity helps us hold our Signature Events and empowers our high impact grantmaking all year! goamplify.com/impactatx/
Members, if you're working from home on Monday, or doing "personal admin," join fellow members for a Virtual Co-Working Session. We start with greetings and intentions for what to accomplish. With a few check-ins, we're focused and successful. bit.ly/4yesJoN
As the pandemic advanced in 2020, we shifted that year's grants to unrestricted funding, helping 2020 Community Partner Casa Marianella continue to operate their shelters and support clients. youtu.be/9tKqbSTNAbo We're proud to partner with Casa Marianella again in 2026.
Registration closes tomorrow! #JoinImpactAustin friends and celebrate community at our 2026 Town Hall Meeting. You'll enjoy networking, organizational updates, news about 2027 grants, and a fabulous panel discussion on "Belonging." impactaustin.org/town-hall-m…
Founder Rebecca Powers envisioned Impact Austin members as "an army of informed philanthropists" empowered to make a difference beyond our grants. On our blog: Katharina Farina is a super volunteer making a difference as she embraces her new community. bit.ly/4B6R9T7
Nothing spooky here - only a reminder that we'll be all smiles when you decide to #JoinImpactAustin. impactaustin.org/membership
Photo credit: Susanne Jutzeler, sujufoto
Candid explores how "giving circles help move members’ mindset from 'charity to change,' encouraging people to see themselves as partners in building stronger communities." Thanks to blog author Ivonne Arauz Simms, MSEd.
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Our $80,000 Health & Well-Being Grant to Trinity Center Austin was partially used to expand their Summer Cooling Center program. Read about our members' recent visit to Trinity Center to provide one of the dinners served to unhoused neighbors . bit.ly/4hRDWVr
Join our Nov 4 Wine Wednesday Happy Hour! bit.ly/4igiREm Whether you're a current member or a guest curious to learn more about Impact Austin, this is a casual opportunity to connect with women in our community, build relationships, and learn about getting involved!
Find all the ways to connect, learn, meet members, and grow your community impact. impactaustin.org/events
At Impact Austin, we know our community is strongest when every voice is welcomed and valued. Three membership options create opportunities for women from all backgrounds to join our collective giving group. Ready to impact fabulous nonprofits like these? bit.ly/4zHqYAU
Once you decide to #JoinImpactAustin, we have a Quick-Start Guide to help you engage. Go to our Member Connections page for PDF version and other New Member Resources. impactaustin.org/member-conn…
#PhilanthropyFriday invites you to our webinar on Oct 29: Collective Giving 101. It's part of our Impact Austin: Celebrating Community series. We warmly welcome a broad audience to this lunchtime event - members, friends, sponsors, and Community Partners.
bit.ly/3Vb0EQu
The Girls Giving Grants application portal closes tomorrow at 5:00 PM. Their 2027 collective giving grant of $9,000 will be announced in April! impactaustin.org/apply-for-g…
Applications close Oct 23 at 5:00 PM for the Girls Giving Grants 2027 award of $9,000. Since g3 launched in 2006, they have granted $138,600 in Austin area nonprofits serving youth. Their 2027 grant details and portal are here: impactaustin.org/apply-for-g…
Our 2025 Community Partner Good Work Austin and 2022 Community Partner The Other Ones Foundation are "partnering to provide 200,000 meals this year to residents at the City of Austin Southbridge Shelter. Details here:
goodworkaustin.org/gwa-blog/…
Join our Coffee + Conversation event next week. Whether you're a current member or simply curious about Impact Austin, this casual gathering will build relationships and share how to get involved. There's no formal agenda, just coffee and conversation! bit.ly/4iWUf5i
Our 2026 Community Partner the Refugee Collective was founded in 2009 by 2 Liberian refugees and 2 American women to build a bridge of community support for refugees resettled to Austin. Learn more about the Refugee Collective at therefugeecollective.org/
On World Food Day we highlight Community Partners working in this space. Learn why we've invested in them!
Keep Austin Fed - bit.ly/4xPo1ws
Urban Roots - bit.ly/4jeOPmz
Good Work Austin - bit.ly/4iVW4zA
the Refugee Collective - bit.ly/4ylGKkm
