greenlights in the news
Leadership during a Search for Leadership
KUT Radio (June 11, 2008)
Listen to Tara Kirkland and IED pool participant Jack Nokes talk about Greenlights' new Interim Executive Director Program.
Greenlights looking for greener pastures
Austin Business Journal (June 6, 2008)
Greenlights is looking to move into a new 3,000-4,000 square-foot office space by the end of the year.
Greenlights launches interim executive director program
Austin Business Journal (May 16, 2008)
Learn about our new pool of Interim Executive Directors and how we are expanding our leadership transition services.
Greenlights Executive Transition Interview
Fox 7 News (September 6, 2007)
Watch an interview of Matt Kouri discussing leadership change in Central Texas.
Greenlights Executive Transition audio podcast
KUT Radio (August 23, 2007)
Listen to Matt Kouri discuss the executive transition crisis in Central Texas.
Nonprofits prepare for exec crunch
Austin Business Journal (August 17, 2007)
Front page article in the ABJ about nonprofit leadership change as many Executive Directors begin to retire.
Greenlights taps Austin-based Deloitte consultant as group's new executive director
Austin Business Journal (January 19, 2007)
Meet Greenlights' new executive director Matt Kouri and learn about the exciting plans that he has for our or organization in the coming years.
New program links up small business with nonprofits
Austin Business Journal (January 12, 2007)
ABJ Reporter Jenny Robertson profiles the "Good Community is Good Business" program established by Greenlights. Read about the positive impact experienced by both nonprofits and small businesses.
Nonny Awards recognizes local nonprofits
News 8 Austin (October 22, 2006)
Watch our very own Kim Wilson (Development Director) and Andy Buck (Membership & Marketing Director) talk with News 8 about what Greenlights does and why our community needs an events like the Nonny Awards.
Greenlights' "Good Community is Good Business" program
News 8 Austin (October 18, 2006)
See the story and video of the "Good Community is Good Business" program hosted by Greenlights. The goal is to help small business get more involved with the community through strategic giving and volunteering.
Edward to Step Down as Executive Director of Greenlights, Moves Into Consulting Role
Austin Business Journal (July 2006)
In this cover story, ABJ Reporter Jenny Robertson discusses the transition of Greenlights' founding Director, Deborah Edward, from E.D. to consultant in late 2006.
Group Aims to Boost Philanthropic Efforts Among Small Business Owners
Austin Business Journal (July 28, 2006)
The Good Community Is Good Business pilot program, hosted by Greenlights in collaboration with the Community Action Network and Leadership Austin, kicked off at Crossroads Conference. Read about its development and goals.
Potential Greenlights spinoff pushes for nonprofit status
Austin Business Journal (May 1, 2006)
Takes a look at Back Office's attempt to gain independent 501(c)(3) status and why providing fiscal sponsorship of local service groups has caused a snag at the IRS. An interesting overview of what Back Office is and why it's good for the Austin community.
Present and Accounted For
Austin Business Journal (March 17, 2006)
Facing possible scrutiny, nonprofits step up their accounting practicies and improve operations in the process. This article takes a good look at Greenlights Back Office Services and how they can help nonprofits have greater financial peace of mind.
Local Group Helps Nonprofits Help Others
"Austin Now" on KLRU
This story, broadcast on KLRU's "Austin Now" series, explains how Greenlights works to help Central Texas nonprofits further fulfill their missions. Includes both streaming video and copy.
Area Nonprofits Net $300,000 in Grants
Austin Business Journal (November 8, 2005)
SBC awarded Greenlights a grant to expand the scope and searchability of Greenlights' online resource library.
Nonprofit Helps Other Nonprofits With Katrina Aftermath
News 8 Austin (September 11, 2005)
This interview, conducted in the News 8 Austin studios, previews the Post-Katrina Town Hall meeting held at Crossroads 2005. Includes both video and transcript.
Greenlights' Edward Wins Fulbright Scholarship
Austin Business Journal (August 3, 2005)
Greenlights' Executive Director, Dr. Deborah Edward, wins a Fulbright Scholarship to teach in Prague.
Meadows Foundation Awards Grant to Greenlights Program
Austin Business Journal (March 29, 2005)
This generous grant helped bolster Greenlights Back Office--the financial management arm of Greenlights' wide scope of services.
Nonprofits Gather for Conference
News 8 Austin (September 29, 2004)
In this broadcast piece, Cathy Casey (Greenlights Board of Directors, Texas Monthly Senior Editor) discusses Crossroads 2004.
Central Texas Nonprofits Discuss Their Future
News 8 Austin (September 14, 2005)
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Greenlights hosted a Post-Katrina "Where Are We Now?" Town Hall discussion at Crossroads 2005. This piece, both video and copy, dicusses how nonprofits used that meeting to help understand the effects of Katrina on the nonprofit community. Highly recommended.
Nonprofit That Helps Other Nonprofits
News 8 Austin (April 18, 2004)
This one's old-school, but it's good stuff too. Hear from two of Greenlights' original staffers on how Greenlights offers its services and how much we've grown.
Nonprofits Find Strength in Numbers
News 8 Austin (October 2, 2003)
This piece, video and copy, reviews Crossroads 2003 (the second ever) and provides an interesting insight into how much --- and how little --- nonprofit issues have changed in the last several years.
Nonprofits Discuss Funding Issues at Conference
News 8 Austin (October 2, 2003)
An examination of the fundraising discussions of Crossroads 2003. Interesting to note how the different economic climate influences what nonprofits need most.
Nonprofits Gather to Discuss Fundraising
News 8 Austin (August 27, 2002)
In this Crossroads 2002 feature, special attention is paid to the fundraising challenges faced by arts groups.
Austin Organization Helps Nonprofit Reach a Crossroads
Commentary by Janie Hayes - KLRU.org
In this insightful commentary, Greenlights' own Janie Hayes discusses how and why we assign our Crossroads Conference with a particular theme.
How Exit Interviews Can Help Charities Improve Conditions for Their Remaining Employees
The Chronicle of Philanthropy (June 10, 2004)
In this interesting article that examines different exit interviews practices and procedures, Greenlights is highlighted as a company that takes the time to interview departing employees to better serve future staff members.