Austin is ranked 48th out of the 50 largest US cities in per capita giving.
66% of Austinites feel uninformed about the issues.
89% say they would give to a specific need in the community.

Why We’re Here

I Live Here, I Give Here’s mission is to deepen and expand the culture of personal philanthropy by inspiring Central Texans to invest more money in our community. We educate and connect individuals and non-profits so more Central Texans experience the personal benefit of increased philanthropy.

Did you know Austin is ranked 48th out of the 50 largest cities in the nation in per capita charitable giving?

Austin is a vibrant city with a personality all its own. The people are passionate, driven, and generous volunteers of their time and talent. But that’s not enough. The biggest problem facing Austin Nonprofits is there is not enough money.

For a city so involved in protecting its natural habitats and native small businesses, the nonprofit needs of Austin should be equally met. But the severe shortage of funds for Nonprofits hurts the community every day.

This is where I Live Here, I Give Here steps in. Our main purpose is to connect people like YOU with the issues you care about and the Nonprofits that support them.

I Live Here, I Give Here is proud of the work we have accomplished since our launch in 2007. We connect the people of Austin with the causes they care about.

We partner with nonprofit groups so they can be more accessible to you. We spotlight specific needs in Austin every month to let you know how you can help.

Please check out our Programs and get to know our Board Members and Staff!



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The Big Give

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The BIG Give

Celebrate with us at The BIG Give

The BIG Give

The date for the 2013 BIG Give Under The BIG Top has been set! Mark you calendars!  The ringmaster & carnival will hit town on Friday, September 27 @7pm at the Hyatt Regency Austin.  Music by White Ghost Shivers!

Ticket sales start August 1st!

Be a BIG Give sponsorship! You know you want to be part of this carnival! See information below or contact celeste@ilivehereigivehere.org or at 512-432-1936.

At the event, the Mercedes-Benz of Austin $10,000 BIG Prize and the RetailMeNot $5,000 little prize will be awarded to two hardworking donor-centric nonprofits!  Voting will start in July!

We will also honor our 2013 BIG Giver - Leo Welder - a local philanthropist making a BIG impact with YMBL Sunshine Camps! 

YOU DECIDE WHO WINS THE BIG AND LITTLE PRIZE!

The BIG Give

The Mercedes-Benz of Austin BIG Prize and the RetailMeNot Little Prize honor two nonprofits that are partners of I Live Here, I Give Here and model great donor stewardship. Large nonprofits (budget of $500,000 or more) are eligible for the BIG Prize, while small nonprofits (under $500,000) compete for the Little Prize.

The winners are determined by the number of votes submitted by the nonprofits' donors, as well as the content of the donors' comments about the ways the winning nonprofits express appreciation for their donors. Voting starts in July!

Our 2013 BIG Giver Leo Welder!

The BIG Giver

A BIG congratulations to our 2013 BIG Giver, Leo Welder. Leo was nominated by the YMBL Sushine Camps for his incredible support and commitment to the growth of this organziation. During his time with the organization, he has increased membership, volunteers and elevated their fundraising program to new heights!  Read more about Leo: http://bit.ly/18CQUPy

The Big Give 2013 Committee:

  • Mary-Wommack Barton, Co-Chair
  • Charisse Sayers, Co-Chair
  • Elizabeth Buchanan
  • Julia Bulhon
  • Valerie Cason
  • Lizzie Choffel
  • Callie Clemons
  • Katy Dunlap
  • Taylor Ellison
  • Ferrell Fields
  • Sloane Garvey
  • Megan Glasgow
  • Genny Hardeman
  • Liz Heyl
  • Heidi Hicks
  • Lesley Hile
  • Caroline Huddleston
  • Mary Margaret Kinnan
  • Loralee Martin
  • Meredith Sanger
  • Beth Sims
  • Cici Williams

Our BIG Give Sponsors to Date…

Big Givers


Earnest Givers


Thoughtful Givers


Joyful Givers


Generous Givers


Young Givers



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