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Located in @TheLBJSchool, we turn students and practitioners into changemakers who transform communities. #Philanthropy #Volunteerism #Nonprofit #HigherEd
University of Texas at Austin
Joined August 2008
Thank you @TheLBJSchool for highlighting so many of our faculty at the RGK Center doing great work around #nonprofit data, organizational management, leadership, and more.
Want to learn from the best to become tomorrow's #Nonprofit leadership?. We're home to 12 faculty conducting research on nonprofit leadership & philanthropy.🤘. Learn more about their social impact:
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Join us on 2/12 for an event at @UTexasLaw w/ Prof. Dana Brakman Reiser of @brooklynlaw. She will speak about the transformation of modern #Philanthropy and the blurring barriers between commerce and charity. Parking & lunch provided. Register for free:
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10/20 Tech & Society Symposium: In our final session of the afternoon, we will debrief and share takeaways/next steps/questions in roundtable discussions led by our group of facilitators. Want to join the conversation? You can still register here:
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10/20 Tech & Society Symposium: In our second session, funders will discuss the good, bad, and the ugly of funding for data/digital rights, justice, equity, and inclusion. Want to join the conversation? You can still register here:
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Speakers for our in-person Tech & Society convening have been announced! Stay tuned for more details about our sessions and special guests for the Oct. 20th convening in Austin, TX. Want to join the conversation? You can still register here:
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It's #DigitalInclusionWeek with @austintexasgov and Digital Empowerment Community of Austin (DECA)! Join us for our Tech & Society Symposium at @TheLBJSchool on Oct. 20th. The virtual portion of our symposium has already begun on Slack -- register today!
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RT @Texas2036: The @RGK_Center needs your input for its Fall 2023 tech & society symposium on the roles funders play in advancing digital/d….
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RT @TheLBJSchool: LBJ Alum Moira Porter (MPAff '06) appointed Interim Director for the RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service. L….
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RT @UpbringOrg: What if we used #Data to make predictions about child wellbeing, child welfare resources and maltreatment? 💡🤔 . Watch as ou….
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The spring CONNECT cohort is made up of 21 student-organization matches, including 6 orgs that were awarded scholarships to participate. Read more: Applications for orgs to join the summer cohort are still open! Apply by March 17th:
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Join us on Monday, March 6th for a conversation with Emily Haynes, senior reporter at The Chronicle of Philanthropy, to discuss her reporting on how to make careers in the social sector more equitable and rewarding. Register here: @TheLBJSchool
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We're proud to be one of the sponsors for next week's ReEngage summit with @onestarfdn! Thank you for the chance to support innovation and collaboration in the #nonprofit space.
The 2023 Texas Nonprofit Summit gives changemakers a space to grow knowledge, share ideas, and foster innovation & collaboration. Thanks to sponsors @texasmutual @UFCU @nrgenergy & @RGK_Center for supporting opportunities for the Texas nonprofit sector to learn & grow together!
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Congratulations to Nonprofit Studies Portfolio alum Nick Lebo on being recognized as @texascte Teacher of the year! Read more about Nick's work with students at Austin High School here:
I’m so grateful to represent the State of Texas as the @texascte Teacher of the Year! Thank you to all of my fellow educators from @AustinISD who’ve supported me on my journey at both @LoyalForeverAHS & @NortheastECHS #AISDProud. @AISD_CTE @AISDAthletics @AustinISD_CCR @WeAreAISD.
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Thanks to all the panelists who have joined us over the past week to speak with students & community members as part of our course "From Charity to Solidarity: Reimagining the Social Sector." @StDavidsFDN @atxcommunityfdn @DellFdn @onestarfdn @amergateways @FUSECorps
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We're looking forward to Dr. Landuyt's presentation on volunteer engagement at the Texas Nonprofit Summit later this month. Tickets are still available - register today!.
How can nonprofits get the best return on investment when working with volunteers? At 2023 Texas Nonprofit Summit, Dr. Noel Landuyt and @RGK_Center dive into the data to explore the connection between volunteer engagement & mission impact. Register at
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Do your 2023 plans include an international internship with a nonprofit? Applications for the RGK Center Global Fellowships are now open! Deadline to apply is March 1st. @TheLBJSchool @UTAustin Questions? Email jenica.jones@austin.utexas.edu
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On Nov. 9th, @UTAustin faculty and staff, community members, and @TheLBJSchool students and alumni joined for a conversation with psychiatrist and author Howard Cutler, M.D., an expert in the science of human happiness. Read the event recap here:
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More about the session and other presenters. Thanks @ARNOVA for a wonderful session and conference!
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Congratulations to the TX Votes team, including @TheLBJSchool and Nonprofit Studies portfolio student Krista Weatherford, on this State of the Student vote report.
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RGK faculty member and volunteerism expert Sarah Jane Rehnborg was recently featured in a @wallethub Charity Calculator article. What's the best strategy for you - giving money or donating your time? Check out the article here:
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