Give With Confidence in Austin + Central Texas
Learn the local giving landscape and take action in ways that fit your interest. Discover nonprofits in the community through our giving platform and nonprofit directory, AmplifyATX.org, explore programs that build giving skills over time, and use Impact 101 to understand how nonprofits work, what support changes, and why collective action matters. Whether your next step is learning, donating, or getting more involved, start here.
AmplifyATX.org is Our Giving Platform and Nonprofit Directory
AmplifyATX.org is where Central Texans can explore the local nonprofit landscape in one place. Browse 19 social causes, learn about 700+ nonprofits serving the region, and understand the different ways organizations engage the community. The platform also includes the Amplify Fund, one shared fund that distributes donations across all participating nonprofits.
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19 Social Causes
to Learn About
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700+ Nonprofits
to Donate to Directly
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1 Amplify Fund
to Support all Nonprofits
Find a Local Nonprofit
Find nonprofits in your community through our nonprofit directory at AmplifyATX.org, where you can learn about local organizations, participate in giving moments, and donate directly. Browse by cause category or filter and search to find nonprofits working across Central Texas.Participate in a Program
Build giving skills with others through one of our annual events, giving moments, or donor education series. Learn how to choose a cause, understand where support is most needed, and take action in ways that fit your life, whether through donating, volunteering, fundraising, or serving in leadership. Learn about the power of giving.
New to Giving? Read Impact 101
Better understand your potential impact on your community. Start with Impact 101, a step-by-step guide that explains how nonprofits work, what giving changes, and how collective action scales results across Austin and Central Texas.Watch How To Give Recordings
Watch past sessions from our How To Give series, featuring nonprofit leaders, local advocates, and community voices who bring real context to what is happening across Central Texas. Each conversation shares practical insights and keynote perspectives.Read Stories, Guides, and Local Impact
Explore giving guides, leadership perspectives, and community spotlights that make it easier to understand what is happening in Central Texas. Learn how local nonprofits work, where to show up, and how to build a giving practice that lasts.Take action today.
Fundraise for a Local Nonprofit
Turn personal support into collective impact by creating a fundraiser for a nonprofit or cause. Invite friends, family, or coworkers to give alongside you, expand visibility for the organization, and help bring new donors into Austin and Central Texas giving.Shop Local, Give Local
Support nonprofits through everyday purchases with participating Giveback Partners. During Amplify Austin Day, local businesses either donate a portion of sales or offer a small perk to donors with proof of donation, making local shopping part of community wide impact.Support I Live Here I Give Here
Support the work that makes local giving easier year round. Donations to I Live Here I Give Here help maintain our giving platform and nonprofit directory, deliver education and programs, and mobilize community wide giving moments that strengthen Central Texas nonprofits.
Attend a Nonprofit Event
Stay connected to what is happening across the nonprofit community. Browse upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and local gatherings, then choose a cause to support and show up where it matters most.
Impact 101: Can I really effect change?
Impact 101 explains how local nonprofits work, what different kinds of support accomplish, and how to choose a realistic way to show up over time. We also introduce the “5 Ts of Giving” in order to give you a clear menu of options beyond writing a check.
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Yes, especially at the local level. Individual actions add up when they are consistent and connected to real community needs. The goal is not perfection or picking the single “best” nonprofit. The goal is choosing one or two ways to show up and sustaining them.
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Most nonprofits balance unpredictable funding streams, rising demand, and limited staff capacity. Donations, volunteers, and community partners keep services running and help organizations respond quickly to local needs. Reliable support helps nonprofits plan, retain staff, and strengthen programs over time.
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There are five common ways people support nonprofits. Not everyone can do all five, and that is fine.
Treasure: Money, recurring gifts, sponsorship, matching
Time: Volunteering, event support, mentorship
Talent: Skills based support like marketing, finance, design, tech, legal
Ties: Opening doors, introductions, inviting others into the cause
Testimony: Sharing stories, advocating, helping others understand why it matters
The strongest giving practice is the one that fits real life and is sustainable.
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Help can be small, consistent, and practical. A monthly gift supports stability. One volunteer shift can reduce strain on staff. A few hours of skill based help can save a team weeks of time. Inviting one friend to donate can expand a nonprofit’s reach.
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Start with one cause you care about, then choose local. Look for clarity and trust: a mission you understand, evidence of current work, and communications that help you see where support goes. If unsure, start with one organization for 90 days, then reassess based on fit.
Program: See Us Give
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Recurring giving is one of the simplest ways to increase impact because it creates stability. Even small monthly gifts help nonprofits plan ahead, reduce constant fundraising pressure, and invest in long term solutions rather than short term emergencies.
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- Use the Giving Impact Calculator (located at the top of this section)
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A Fundraising Champion builds a small campaign around a nonprofit or cause and invites others to join. This expands a nonprofit’s visibility, brings in new donors, and often generates more total support than giving alone. It is also a powerful way to learn by doing.
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More official roles include serving on committees, joining a young professionals group, or serving on a nonprofit board. Many nonprofits are widening board pathways and valuing skills, lived experience, and community connections, not only financial capacity. If there is expertise in marketing, operations, finance, HR, tech, or strategy, that can be meaningful board level support.
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Pick one action to start and one action to build toward.
Start now: donate once, volunteer once, or share one nonprofit’s story, starting at AmplifyATX.org
Build next: set up a monthly gift, become a Fundraising Champion, or explore committee and board opportunities
Then join a collective giving day when it happens, because giving alongside others helps momentum stick.
STAY CONNECTED TO CENTRAL TEXAS GIVING
Get monthly updates on community needs, giving moments, and simple ways to support local nonprofits throughout the year.
