Austin Community Foundation

As we celebrate Thanksgiving and the spirit of community, we're reflecting on the meaningful connections made at Austin in Common this past April. Thanks to your support, we're thrilled to soon deploy $1 million to Central Texas organizations doing impactful, uplifting work. We are deeply grateful for your help in making this possible. Please note our office will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and the following Friday. We look forward to reconnecting with you on Monday and wish everyone a joyful holiday weekend!

Austin Community Foundation is proud to support the Austin American-Statesman in its 26th annual Season for Caring campaign. Held as a fiscally sponsored project at ACF, this cherished tradition invites Central Texans to make a direct difference in the lives of local families, who are thoughtfully nominated each year by trusted nonprofits across Central Texas. Learn more about this year's families, and how to get involved, below:

For nearly 50 years, Austin Community Foundation has been a trusted local partner in philanthropy—empowering donors, nonprofits and businesses alike. While the challenges facing Central Texas have evolved, what remains unchanged is our commitment to building a brighter, more equitable future for all. Read the full story from Community Impact about our work that's making a difference:

Please join us in congratulating Mike Nellis and Jared Cryan on their ACF anniversaries! Read on to hear how the Foundation has changed since they joined the team. Mike Nellis / CEO / 10 years "As Austin has grown and changed, so have we. It's the best part about ACF—our ability to evolve alongside our community." Jared Cryan / Operations & Service Coordinator / 2 years "Our team has grown significantly since I joined, giving us even greater capacity to serve Austin's evolving needs."

Please join us in officially welcoming Malcolm Haraway MBA, CSM, LSSYB to ACF! As our new IT Director, Malcolm will play a key role in shaping the Foundation's IT strategy, security and systems. Drop a warm welcome in the comments!

As we approach the holiday season, family gatherings can be a great opportunity to explore ways to give back together. Whether you’re looking for conversation starters to begin your family’s giving journey, or building on a cherished tradition, find inspiration at https://lnkd.in/gVBK8GjF.

It's #CommunityFNDWeek, and we’re celebrating the impact of hundreds of community foundations that are empowering positive social change in regions across the country. Learn about ACF's impact in Central Texas at austincf.org/blog.

In partnership with CFLeads, Hispanics in Philanthropy published a guide for community foundations to better connect, engage, and support their local Latine communities. We're proud to share that our Senior Manager of Community Impact, Adiee Gonzales, and Hispanic Impact Fund Steering Committee Chair, Carla Molina, were able to contribute to this important resource. Read the full report at https://lnkd.in/eA-WWjDq.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Women's Fund screening of The Real Cost, a powerful documentary exploring student loan debt in the United States. Following the screening, local community leaders engaged the audience in a thoughtful panel discussion about how student loan debt disproportionately affects women and people of color, and how students can navigate these barriers. Special thanks to Alamo Drafthouse Cinema for hosting us, and our esteemed moderator and panelists. Learn more about the screening in our latest blog at https://lnkd.in/gRcmMzre.

As the year begins to wrap up, ACF is here to support your year-end giving. To help make the most of your charitable contributions and tax-deductible benefits, we've compiled tips and reminders to guide you in one helpful resource: