The purpose of this survey is to find out how giving to charitable organizations in the Austin area has changed over the past few years and to examine factors influencing giving. Please consider taking 10-15 minutes of your time to respond. As a special thanks, your participation automatically enrolls you in a raffle for a $25 Polo/Ralph Lauren gift certificate. ...

Check out this new line of Tshirts from our friends over at Holiday Matinee. There slogan is :: Does your t-shirt lower your utility bill? Ours do! Does your t-shirt reduce your carbon footprint? Ours do! Holiday Matinee donates 100% of artist series proceeds to Plant-It 2020, who will plant, maintain and protect 20 trees for every item purchased. Cool ...

A new study released today from Wetpaint and the Altimeter Group confirms that deep engagement with consumers through social media channels correlates to better financial performance.  The ENGAGEMENTdb study (www.engagementdb.com) showed significant positive financial results for the companies who measured as having the greatest breadth and depth of social media engagement.  These “Social Media Mavens” on average grew company revenues ...

I just got back from Chicago and am humbled and honored to be named the American Marketing Association’s Non Profit Social Media Marketer of the year. What an amazing honor.  Here is the press release below explaining the awards and who else won. AMA & AMAF Honor the Recipients of the 2009 Nonprofit Marketer of the Year Awards (CHICAGO, July ...