Local Texas Nonprofits Need You!

Attend Greenlights’ 2011 Board Summit on Thursday, June 9, to meet the executive leaders of 50+ Central Texas nonprofits and to network with 300+ business professionals. Hear how board service helps you build professional skills and networks, and learn what you should ask before joining a board of directors.

When: June 9, 2011, 6:15-8:45 pm
Where: Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, Austin
Featuring: 50+ local nonprofits representing a wide array of causes
Keynote: Charles Barnett, FACHE, President & CEO, Seton Family of Hospitals

Register Today! Only $35 and hors d’oeuvres will be provided.

Are you Generation Y? Into Nonprofits?

Y Gen Outloud is sponsoring a contest for young volunteers to show us what they’re doing this holiday season to give back to their communities. There are three categories: essay, video, and slideshow. The winner from each group will receive a $250 Visa gift card and a spot as a guest (along with their nonprofit) on my “Keeping Up with Gen Y” radio show. It’s a national contest, open to 18 to 30 year olds. All the details are here: http://ygenoutloud.com/y-gen-cares-contest/

Here’s some more formal wording on what they are up to if you want to spread the word!

To recognize and celebrate the contributions Generation Y makes to nonprofits in their communities, Y Gen Out Loud and Offers.com are co-presenting the first annual “Y Gen Cares at the Holidays” contest. Young volunteers who show how they embody the holiday spirit will have the opportunity to win $250 for themselves and a guest spot on a national radio show with their nonprofit organization. For full contest rules, please visit: http://ygenoutloud.com/y-gen-cares-contest/.

Mommy and Daddy Do It Pro Bono – Win a Trip

From the folks at TapRoot :

“Do you know a mom or dad who is a professional superhero? They get the kids dressed and out of the door, are rock stars at work and, in between, get everyone motivated to make a difference faster than a train, plane or automobile?

Great! We want the world to know them too! Submit a mommy or daddy nominee and tell us how they are contributing their skills pro bono to influence social change.”

Nominate someone for this award.

Mommy & Daddy Do It Pro Bono from Aaron Hurst on Vimeo.

Hey Mon! Volunteers Needed!

Sunday night, April 18 from 6-10:30 pm at the Austin Reggae Festival at Auditorium Shores benefiting the Capital Area Food Bank. We added an extra night this year, and it’s impacted the number of folks we need. Responsibilities include manning the entry/exit gates, backstage area, information booth, etc.

Folks can sign up by going to http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/58-6221066681 and registering for our activity, or email me at volunteeraustin@gmail.com for additional info.

This event is one of the largest fundraisers for the Food Bank. Anyone volunteering at least two shifts over the weekend (also need help Saturday PM shift) or even just the Sunday PM shift gets a free tshirt, snacks, and the chance to hear some really great music!

We will also be having a volunteer appreciation party in May, so please help if you can!!

Sincerely,
Debbie Cerda
Volunteer Coordinator
Austin Reggae Festival
volunteeraustin@gmail.com