MISSION CAPITAL NEWS
The latest news on what Mission Capital and our partners are doing to solve complex community problems. For media inquiries, contact Kristina Thompson at 512-477-5955 x230.
FEATURED IN THE NEWS
2018
Austin American-Statesman, February 16, 2018
Program aims to help nonprofits better measure their work
By Monica Williams
Austin American-Statesman, February 23, 2018
Need cited for providing foster parent info in Spanish
By Monica Williams
GivingCity Austin, February 26, 2018
Austin has a shortage of foster families, but outreach has been limited
By Monica Williams
ImpactAlpha, March 7, 2018
South by Social: Austin is the capital of impact entrepreneurship, too
Austin American-Statesman, April 6, 2018
Nonprofits benefit from new collaboration of consultants
By Monica Williams
2017
The LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin News, October 26, 2017
Alumni Spotlight: Madge Vásquez (MPAff ’01) Named New CEO of Mission Capital
Austin American-Statesman, October 13, 2017
Nonprofits take another step in addressing diversity in the sector
By Monica Williams
Austin Business Journal, October 12, 2017
Mission Capital names new CEO to bolster Austin-area nonprofits, socially minded entrepreneurs
By Will Anderson
GivingCity Austin, October 12, 2017
Why Madge Vasquez was named new CEO of Mission Capital
By Monica Williams
Austin Community Foundation Blog, July 6, 2017
Mission Possible: Making Nonprofits More Effective
By Yaira Robinson
Austin-American Statesman, June 30, 2017
Nonprofit-support group creates new ways to finance big projects
By Monica Williams
Austin Business Journal, June 11, 2017
Austin Nonprofit guru to step down as Mission Capital CEO
By James Rodriguez
KVUE, January 11, 2017
Improving care for foster children
By Yvonne Nava
2016
Austin-American Statesman, May 22, 2016
CareBOX program provides essential items to cancer patients, looks to expand
By James Barragan
KXAN – 6PM news, May 18, 2016
Woman stole thousands from Austin firefighters non-profit
Leslie Rangel
Austin-American Statesman, May 15, 2016
Con Mi MADRE hopes expansion to Hays Co. only a start
By James Barragan
Austin-American Statesman, May 2, 2016
Con Mi MADRE big winner at Philanthropitch
By James Barragan
Austin-American Statesman, April 17, 2016
Eight finalists set for fourth Philanthropitch competition
By James Barragan
Westlake Picayune, April 7, 2016
Mission Capital holds Party for Good, recognizes community leaders
By Holly Jackson
2015
The Austinite Magazine, December 2, 2015
Philanthropy 101: The basics to getting involved & giving back in the Austin area
By Nicole Beckley
Austin-American Statesman, November 19, 2015
Serras win leader of the year award for work on homelessness
By James Barragan
Austin360, November 18, 2015
Party for Good, What’s Out There Weekend, Salado Cooking, Texas v. A&M
By Michael Barnes
Austin Business Journal, November 18, 2015
Party For Good: Austin-area nonprofits honored at annual awards gala
By Greg Barr
Nonprofit Times, October 17, 2015
NPT Lunch Truck: Mission Capital CEO Matt Kouri
By Mark Hrywna
Austin Business Journal (op-ed), October 9, 2015
Viewpoint: Austin is exporting its poor (but we are changing that)
By Matt Kouri
Community Impact, September 23, 2015
Central Austin Nonprofit Roundup
By Joe Lanane
Austin-American Statesman, September 10, 2015
Greenlights rebrands, now called Mission Capital
By James Barragan
Austin Business Journal, September 9, 2015
Greenlights has a new name
By Chad Swiatecki
Austin360, August 27, 2015
Greenlights Reception, Webb Report, Summer Movies and more
By Michael Barnes
Leadership Austin, May 10, 2015
Challenges for Austin’s Social Sector
By Carol Collins
Austin-American Statesman, April 28, 2015
Philanthropitch giving moves past $300,000 in third year
By James Barragan
Community Impact, April 28, 2015
Austin nonprofits win big during third annual Philanthropitch event
By Joe Lanane
Austin360, April 26, 2015
$5 Billion Annually for Travis County Nonprofits
By Michael Barnes
Austin-American Statesman, April 25, 2015
Philanthropitch, like ‘Shark Tank’ for charity
By James Barragan
Community Impact, March 25, 2015
Growth not without struggle for Austin’s philanthropic groups
By Joe Lanane
Austin-American Statesman, March 12, 2015
Austin-based partnership awarded competitive social services grant
By James Barragan
Community Impact, March 11, 2015
Austin-Travis County selected for potential ‘Pay For Success’ social funding model
By Joe Lanane
2014
MyFOXAustin, November 12, 2014
Austin nonprofits and community leaders receive Excellence Award
By Grant Bates and Donny Wong
Austin Business Journal (op-ed), October 17, 2014
Why Austin is poised to be world’s social innovation capital
By Dan Graham
Applied Materials, June 13, 2014
Nonprofits Prioritize Data Diligence for Meaningful Impact
By Michele Walker-Moak
Giving City, June 5, 2014
Learn what it takes to serve on a nonprofit board
By Monica Williams
KVUE, May 8, 2014
Connect with your cause at Board Summit
By Emily Hummel
KVUE, May 3, 2014
Town hall helps nonprofits boost their efforts
By Emily Hummel
Community Impact, March 17, 2014
Expansions: Greenlights Merges with Innovation+
By Joe Lanane