Arguably, Austin has more charitable organizations per capita than any other city. Our entrepreneurial culture lends itself to a variety of philanthropic start-ups appearing each year. But with so many choices, how do people know where to give? (and are many simply repeating the infrastructure and not maximizing the impact they can have on the greater good?) The trick is to get the human capital involved and connect the smart people to the smart ideas. The issue is not about more charities, but instead it is unleashing a culture that allow the most effective to thrive.Below is the full podcast of the event, along with links to media coverage and resources from the discussion.
"Venture Philanthropy" is a new concept, and Austin is well positioned to become the center of "Social Innovation". Each panelist shared exciting ideas and their success leads the way for a better future for giving.
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Left to right: panelists Dennis Cavner, Laurie Loew, and Nichole Aston with moderator Robert Maxwell. Photo by Peter McCrady. |
- Give Realty
- Innovation +
- Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
- KXAN - New Effort to "Keep Austin Generous"
Our next ENGAGE breakfast will be Tuesday, January 15 when we will take a look at job creation in Austin. Click here for more details and ticket information.
We hope to see you there!
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