I Live Here I Give Here Training

Webinars and training videos are a great way to learn more about Amplify Austin campaign strategies, and put your organization on the path to success! Join us for a live webinar with your Amplify Austin team, or check out the pre-recorded training videos designed to help you learn more about specific topics of all levels. No matter the size and shape of your organization, we've got the tools to help you succeed! 

Upcoming Amplify Austin Day Trainings & Workshops



Amplify Austin Day 2023 Workshop


Amplify Austin Day 2023 Workshop

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Finding Your Match: Strategies for Securing a Matching Gift for Amplify Austin Day and Beyond

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Marketing Tips & Tools for Amplify Austin Day 2023

Audience Data Insights & Strategies from Amplify Austin Day 2021 by Accelerist



Recruiting Fundraising Champions

Amplify Austin Day for New Members

Past Training Recordings and Slides



Feb 9, 2021 - Download Slides / Watch Recording I Live Here I Give Here and the team at GiveGab shared how to make your nonprofit profile stand out on AmplifyATX.org. GiveGab tours your AmplifyATX.org nonprofit dashboard to show you where and how to add content to your nonprofit profile. This training will be held before the February 12th nonprofit deadline for nonprofits to complete their Amplify Austin Day profiles and we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to learn how to make your profile stand out to potential new donors.
Feb 3, 2021 - Download Slides / Watch Recording This session covered the basics of Amplify Austin Day and prepared nonprofits with strategic fundraising tactics such as peer-to-peer fundraising, matching dollar solicitations, and how to game for prizes and incentives provided by I Live Here I Give Here. This session also covered the benefits of your membership with I Live Here I Give Here and how our organization aims to help you engage and build a community of lifelong givers.
Jan 19, 2021 - Download Slides / Watch Recording Amplify Austin Day 2021 opened for early giving on January 19, 2021! We kicked off the countdown to Amplify Austin Day with a review of the campaign calendar and the training sessions, incentives, and awareness or capacity-building opportunities available to your organization. We discussed early giving and how to give your nonprofit a head start on the Amplify Austin Day Leaderboard with key tactics such as peer-to-peer fundraising, matching campaigns, goal setting, and gaming for the prizes and incentives provided by I Live Here I Give Here.
Nov 11, 2020 - Download Slides / Watch Recording The Amplify Austin Day Kick-Off brings nonprofits together to discuss our collective goals for Amplify Austin Day 2021 and provides a space for members to actively brainstorm their 2021 campaigns together. This training allows for creative exploration, idea sharing, and collaboration to plan your best campaign yet.
Oct 20, 2020 - Download Slides / Watch Recording Celeste Flores, US Communities Director at #GivingTuesday, shared lessons from this growing movement that can increase community resilience and tackle issues of equity and civic engagement. Celeste will shared background and data on the #GivingTuesday movement, what we learned from #GivingTuesdayNow, and ways your organization can use the day and tools to build a successful effort amid these critical times.

Training Video Series


Learn how to complete all of the components of your profile to create an engaging experience for your supporters.

Looking for more information to help you craft your perfect profile? Check out the resources below!

Watch this video to learn how to meet your donors where they are, and help them become vested in your mission through successful storytelling.

Looking for more information to help you tell your giving day story? Check out the resources below!

Communicating goals internally and externally can have a direct impact on your results. Check out this video to learn about how to set yourself up for success by planning out your unique goals for Amplify Austin.

Looking for more information to help you set and communicate your goals for the big day? Check out the resources below!

Having your board, 'on board' for Amplify Austin can strengthen your network of both support and outreach. Here are some ways to effectively engage board members in the day at varying capacities!

Learn all about this effective online fundraising strategy, and view some quick how-to videos to get started with GiveGab’s P2P Fundraising tool.

Looking for more information on getting started with Fundraising Champions? Check out the trainings below!

Leverage social media to increase your online presence and audience engagement during Amplify Austin.

Looking for more information to help you spread the word on social media? Check out the resources below!

Dollars can go a lot further when leveraged as Matches and Challenges. Learn what these gifts are, how they function in GiveGab, and gain some unique strategies to successfully gamify your day with these larger donations!

Looking for more information on creating and leveraging match and challenge opportunities? Check out the resources below!

Learn what information is available to you after Amplify Austin, and how you can use it to build on existing and newly-created relationships with your organization.

Looking for more information on donor stewardship after the big day? Check out the resources below!

Learn about best practices and the most important elements to consider when creating a plan to engage your donors and supporters virtually.