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Back to School: The Mis(sion Capital)-Education of Social Impact
Consider this blog post the tips, tricks and Spark Notes for all the hungry, young and young-hearted minds ready to cut their teeth in social impact.
The Virtual Office
Using technology to cut costs is useful, but at a recent Lunch & Learn, we discussed an even bolder idea; using technology to replace the modern workplace.
Meet Senior Consultant, Carla Denison-Bickett
This summer, meet our incredible team of knowledgeable and talented consultants who work in partnership with our social sector to strengthen organizations.
Member Moment: Youth Rise Texas Uplifting Austin's Youth
Youth Rise Texas provides Austin's youth a place to heal from the trauma of parent or caregiver separation, helping them find ways to take action.
3 Simple Tips for Sharing Your Data
Translating pages of statistics into key points can be daunting, but if your audience isn't getting anything out of your graphs, then what’s the point?
Spotlighting SAFE
Co-CEOs Julia Spann and Kelly White shared lessons learned during the major merger of Austin Children’s Shelter and SafePlace.
Meet Consultant Katelyn Lowrey
This summer, meet our incredible team of knowledgeable and talented consultants who work in partnership with our social sector to strengthen organizations.
Tax Law Change, Impact on Charitable Giving and What You Can Do About It
Anyone else wondering how the changes coming out of DC will impact the nonprofit sector? Particularly the tax law change?
Meet Associate Consultant Minh Ha
This summer, meet our incredible team of knowledgeable and talented consultants who work in partnership with our social sector to strengthen organizations.
Want to generate revenue? Try the Revenue Generator!
Learn about how Mission Capital is helping nonprofits explore earned revenue models to sustain the missions that help our community thrive.
Having an Existential Moment
Mission Capital has prompted me to explore age-old existential questions, such as: who are we, how did we get here, and what is our reason for being?
Member Moment: Literacy First Giving Young Students a Reading Start
55% of Central Texas students are not reading at grade level, but Literacy First is on a mission to change that statistic.
Can’t get news media coverage for your organization? This is why.
You’ve heard the saying “Everybody’s got a story.” Well it’s true, but some stories are just better than others. What’s yours?
Why You SHOULD Take It Personally
Of all that makes up a nonprofit, people have the greatest influence on the organization. So, what can you do to be your best? Take your leadership development personally.
Dear Emerging Leader
Armed with wisdom, two of Mission Capital’s Emerging Leadership Academy graduates answer all your burning questions about the program.
Member Moment: Introducing Affinity Meet-Ups
Mission Capital is convening a series of Affinity Meet-Ups – cohorts of leaders in similar job roles gathering to discuss their most pressing challenges.
Dating and Development Have a lot in Common
From first-date silences, missed social cues, and the work it takes to deepen a new relationship, development and dating share some do's and don'ts.
Thou Shalt Strategic Plan
It's true – we, in the nonprofit sector, have a love/hate relationship with strategic planning, but how can we make the process work for us?
Member Moment: Celebrating Austin’s Nonprofits at SXSW
SXSW programming includes opportunities to showcase and celebrate the impactful work of our nonprofit community.
Make Conflict Your Ally
If there’s no way to truly avoid conflict, then might as well make it your ally.