About the 501 Council

Do you want to learn more about the nonprofit community in Central Texas and have fun doing it? Greenlights’ 501 Council is a membership group for people who want to strengthen our local nonprofit sector.

The goal of the 501 Council is to:

• Strengthen our community by strengthening nonprofits
• Promote philanthropy
• Cultivate current and future community leaders

Council membership dues are pooled into a capacity fund and distributed through grants, enabling nonprofits to benefit from Greenlights’ consulting services.

In 2011, the 501 Council reviewed 54 grant applications and awarded three grants to: Little Helping Hands, My Healing Place and Austin Youth River Watch. Join now to impact our next grant cycle!

See a list of current 501 Council members.

Activities & Member Benefits

The 501 Council offers multiple opportunities to learn, collaborate and have a direct impact by:

• Building a Capacity Fund for the purpose of awarding grants to Central Texas nonprofits.
• Opportunities to get more involved by serving on the 501 Council Grant Review Team.
• Special 501 Council member events and other learning and networking opportunities.
• Invitations and discounts to Greenlights events, including the Board Summit, Town Halls and workshops. 501 Council members enjoy all the benefits of an individual Greenlights membership.

501 Council Member Commitments

• An annual financial gift of $250, 80% of which goes directly into the Capacity Fund.
• Attendance and participation at Council events (typically three to four per year).
• Participation in an annual grant-making process (kicking off every October).

501 Council Grants

Each year, the 501 Council selects Greenlights' member organizations to receive capacity service grants (valued at $3,000 or more) that are awarded for Greenlights consulting services. The number of grants awarded is determined by the amount raised by the 501 Council.

Learn more about the 501 Council grants and view past grantees.

Questions?

If you have questions or need more information, contact Kate Smallwood at 512.477.5955 x 247.

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