Austin Gives

Our program recognizes businesses for excellence in giving back. We highlight companies across the Austin region that donate 1% or more of their pre-tax earnings to the local community. This includes financial contributions, the donation of products/services and volunteer hours.

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Nominations are now open for the 2020 Generous Business Awards. Please take a moment to tell your story and inspire others to do the same!

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  • Sustaining Businesses

    These businesses believe so strongly in the Austin Gives mission they have made financial contributions to ensure recognizing businesses for giving continues.

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  • Austin Gives Businesses

    These businesses donate 1% or more of their pre-tax earnings to the local community.

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  • Media Spotlights

    Austin Gives Media Spotlights make it possible for us to showcase the amazing work being done by Austin Gives Businesses.

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Generous Business Awards

This is an annual celebration of businesses who have pledged 1% of pre-tax earnings such as volunteer time, products, services and financial support toward their community impact efforts.

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Leadership Team
  • Council Chair

    Denise Bradley
    VP, Communication & Community Affairs
    St. David's Healthcare

  • Immediate Past Chair

    Kathleen Lucente
    President
    Red Fan Communications

  • Jerimiah Bentley
    VP, Marketing & Customer Engagement
    Texas Mutual Insurance

  • Michele Glaze
    Senior Manager, Public Relations
    Samsung Austin Semiconductor

  • Debbie Johnson
    Principal
    Successful Giving

  • Kelly Knutson
    CEO
    NetSpend

  • Kristin Marcum
    President
    Elizabeth Christian Public Relations

  • Jenny Mojica
    Community Relations
    National Instruments

  • Kelly Teahan
    District Manager, VP
    Wells Fargo

  • Lisa Trahan
    Director of Communication
    St. David's Foundation