Join us as we escape into I Live Here I Give Here! 🎙️
We’re excited to welcome Piper Stege Nelson, Executive Director of I Live Here I Give Here, to the conversation!
I Live Here I Give Here is on a mission to amplify giving in Central Texas through cultivating and creating deeper connections for givers and the issues they care about. They believe that diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are essential for every Central Texan to engage in giving. They embrace a wide range of backgrounds to create meaningful connections between givers and causes. Through community events and year-round programs, they make giving accessible to individuals, businesses, and nonprofits alike. Since 2007, they’ve inspired Central Texans to raise more than $150 million for over 1,600 local nonprofits.
Ways I Live Here I Give Here Makes an Impact:
💖 Amplifying Local Giving – Through Amplify Austin Day in March, they unite the region in 24 hours of generosity supporting over 700 nonprofits.
🌱 Cultivating Everyday Philanthropy – Year-round programs like See Us Give help people of all ages and backgrounds explore what giving looks like for them.
🧠 Empowering Future Leaders – Their Board Training Program prepares Central Texans to serve on nonprofit boards and lead with purpose.
How to Get Involved & Earn Some Bragging Rights:
💸 Donate to I Live Here I Give Here. They’re a nonprofit too! Even $25/month makes a difference. https://ilivehereigivehere.org/donate
📋 Explore board service - over 12,000 nonprofits are looking for passionate leaders.
🍽️ Attend See Us Give on Sept 25 - a community dinner for people ready to dive into giving.
💼 If you're a business, lean on I Live Here I Give Here for guidance on how to give back. They do trainings and conferences, plus they can run your giving program and campaigns!
💖 Give on Amplify Austin Day in March every year. Visit https://www.amplifyatx.org/ to start shopping for a cause.
How to Do Some Good in Austin & Get Rewarded 🏒 + 🎟️ = 💚
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