Change Makers

Apply now to be a part of CreateAthon Austin! Through CreateAthon local professionals provide Central Texas nonprofit organizations with free creative consultations, services and materials such as logos, letterhead packages, brochures, posters, web design assistance and more. This year CreateAthon Austin is partnering with GiveCamp to provide a larger spectrum of pro bono services to nonprofits in our community. Several projects will be selected for both CreateAthon and GiveCamp and ...

Here’s your chance! The SXSW Interactive Scholarship program recognizes individuals who are using innovative technology and new media to address significant community challenges. This program seeks nominees across all sectors and countries whose innovative, impactful work (whether as a career or avocational passion) helps others. Non-profit leaders, grassroots organizers, individual citizens, and civic-minded entrepreneurs are all eligible to win.At SXSW, we ...

That stands for Community Service, Volunteerism and Philanthropy BTW. Our last meeting was a sparsley attended due to SXSW ramp up but we had a packed agenda. They Mayor’s City of service staff  met with 46 Austin-area nonprofits and collected their insights on organizational and community challenges and solutions. Organizations that were invited to participate cut across issue areas and ...

Wait. You don’t? Well if you are coming to SXSW this year you should come say hello! For the fifth year running The Beacon Lounge will be the place to get your good on at SXSW Interactive with the best and brightest do-gooding Geeks in Austin. The 2013 list of “Changineers” & Beacon Lounge sponsors is chock full of awesome groups ...