TOWN HALL MEETING
Welcome to Town Hall Meeting, an Impact Austin tradition since 2009. It’s a night of friendships, inspiration, learning, and community impact! We’ll celebrate the power of grantmaking as we explore the outcomes of past awards and announce new grants in the Equity and Health & Well-Being focus areas. And our keynote speaker will share how giving circles ignite the power of philanthropy! Our commitment to collective giving will be stronger than ever!
Town Hall Meeting
Igniting the Power of Philanthropy
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
5:00 - 8:00 PM
Temple Beth Shalom, 7300 Hart Lane, Austin, Texas
AGENDA
5:00 PM
Opening Reception · Networking · Photos
6:15 PM
- Welcome
- Impact Austin Updates
- Community Partner Outcomes
- New Grants Announcements
8:00 PM
Closing
Founding CEO, Philanthropy Together
A self-proclaimed philanthropy disruptor, Sara has traveled the world speaking about the power of collective giving at high-profile conferences and events, including TED 2022 where she delivered her talk, "Your Invitation to Disrupt Philanthropy." Recently, Sara was named to Forbes’ 50 Over 50: Impact List.
Equity Grants
To advance equity for women and/or girls of color
Friends of the Children Austin
Program: Friends Austin Literacy and Educational Equity
Amount: $63,400
Program: Pipeline Latinitas: Equity for All Ages
Amount: $15,800
Health & Well-Being Grants
To strengthen and enhance the lives of children and families, or positively impact the mental or physical health and wellness of people
Program: Bridge to Permanency
Amount: $15,800
Program: Food Recovery & Redistribution Hub
Amount: $63,400
Thank you to our wonderful Town Hall Meeting Sponsors!
We invite you to support these community-minded organizations and individuals. If you are interested in becoming an event sponsor, please view the latest Event Sponsorship Brochure.
PREMIUM SPONSOR
Margaret von Flatern
PHILANTHROPY SPONSOR
Claudia Barlow
TRADITION, INSPIRATION, INNOVATION
Impact Austin awarded fall grants totaling $188,400 at our 2022 Town Hall Meeting. Read the recap of the event - 2022 Town Hall: An Evening of Thanks and Giving. Highlights of our 2021 Town Hall included a special two-night celebration! View the full recording here or read the recap.
Past Town Hall Meeting themes and speakers include: "Embracing Trust-Based Philanthropy" with Pia Infante and Dimple Abichandani, “Gritty Women” with Caroline Miller; “Imperfect Courage” with Jessica Honegger; and “The Changing Face of Philanthropy” with Andrea Pactor and Dianne Chipps Bailey.
