Donor FAQs

What is Amplify Austin Day?

Amplify Austin Day is the biggest day of giving in Central Texas, raising $122.4 Million dollars for the local community since 2013. During a single 24-hour period, every year in March, residents across a 7-county region come together to support more than 700 nonprofits by making a donation through the platform, AmplifyATX.org.

What is AmplifyATX.org?

AmplifyATX.org is an easy-to-use online platform that allows users to search and discover local giving opportunities. You can find the causes you love, learn about the impact they make, and start giving back.

365 days a year, anyone can make a donation, set up monthly donations, find volunteer opportunities, or fundraise for more than 700 local nonprofit organizations. The site is the leading resource for companies, newcomers, longtime residents, and families when they are looking to connect to causes that are important to them and give back in Austin and Central Texas.

On Amplify Austin Day, the site is activated with special matches that amplify your gifts.

AmplifyATX.org and Amplify Austin Day are programs of I Live Here I Give Here, an Austin-based nonprofit.

What is I Live Here I Give Here?

OUR VISION: I Live Here I Give Here envisions a Central Texas where every community member is engaged in giving.

OUR MISSION: I Live Here I Give Here is on a mission to amplify giving in Central Texas through cultivating and creating deeper connections for givers and the issues they care about.

BELIEF STATEMENT: I Live Here I Give Here believes that diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are vital for every Central Texan to engage in giving. We strive to embrace the broadest possible range of backgrounds including those of age, gender, race, ethnicity, ability, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, geography, and economic background. We aspire to create access points that fit any giver’s ability to cultivate deeper connections for them and the issues they care about.

I Live Here I Give Here was founded in 2007 to inspire Central Texans to give and support the thousands of nonprofits in our region. Through programs like Amplify Austin Day, GivingTuesday, and the Board Training Program, our total impact on the nonprofit community is over $139 Million and counting!

Learn more about our organization here.

Why give on Amplify Austin Day?

We always encourage year-round giving to sustain the local nonprofits that serve the people, places, and animals we love, but we make a special appeal on Amplify Austin Day. This is the day that becomes a sweeping local generosity movement to celebrate and support the local nonprofits that make Austin and Central Texas a better place for everyone to live.

Gifts made on Amplify Austin Day are matched by generous sponsors to make your donation go even further. Additionally, your gift may help your favorite nonprofit win a prize! In 2025, I Live Here I Give Here raised over $200K in matching funds, prizes, and incentives for the nonprofit organizations participating in Amplify Austin Day.

When is Amplify Austin Day?

March 4-5, 2026

Amplify Austin Day 2026 will take place for 24 hours beginning at 6:00 PM on March 4 to 6:00 PM on March 5 CST. Early giving opens on January 28, 2026.

How can I learn more?

To learn more and stay up to date, sign up for our email list and text reminders.

Who do I contact if I need support or have more questions?

For technical support on AmplifyATX.org please use the blue chat bubble on the bottom right-hand corner of your screen or email customersuccess@givegab.org. Someone from the GiveGab Customer Success Team will be there to answer questions weekdays from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST.

If you continue to experience technology issues, please call our Amplify Austin Day hotline: 512-717-4190.

How can I share the news about Amplify Austin Day?

Follow us on Social Media

Follow I Live Here I Give Here on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, and TikTok, to stay up to date with the latest news and to share our posts with your followers.

You can participate in our social media campaign by sharing how you give back locally and posting a photo or video with #ILiveHereIGivehere and #AmplifyAustinDay to inspire your friends to join the giving day with you. We may even share your post on our accounts!

Subscribe to our Emails

Sign up to receive our e-newsletter to receive updates on Amplify Austin Day and other exciting giving and volunteering opportunities throughout the year.

Download a Promotional Toolkit

If you love Amplify Austin Day or a participating nonprofit, download the “General Promotional Bundle” for donors and fans at AmplifyATX.org/info/downloads

How does a nonprofit qualify to be on AmplifyATX.org?

More than 700 nonprofit organizations serving Central Texas are represented on AmplifyATX.org. Each organization must comply with the following requirements to qualify for participation or participate under the umbrella of a fiscal sponsor: have offices or offer services within Austin or Central Texas; provide proof of 501c3 status; have active Franchise Tax Account status with the Texas Comptroller; and have filed and provided most recent IRS 990 form or e-Postcard as required by law.

To be listed on AmplifyATX.org a nonprofit must register to become a Nonprofit Member with I Live Here I Give Here. Nonprofit registration closed on January 16, 2026. For questions, please contact charli@ilivehereigivehere.org.

Does receiving approval to participate in Amplify Austin Day mean that I Live Here I Give Here endorses each participating nonprofit's mission and programs?

Amplify Austin Day and I Live Here I Give Here are proud to support tens of thousands of donors as they come together on one day to give to their favorite nonprofits or causes. We encourage you to find organizations that align with your passions and values. While I Live Here I Give Here does verify the charitable status of every nonprofit that participates in Amplify Austin Day, I Live Here I Give Here does not screen or select organizations on the basis of their charitable purposes or their missions. Eligibility is based on providing services in our area and an organization's current status as a recognized Section 501(c)3 tax-exempt public charity. Therefore, approval of an organization's participation does not constitute an endorsement of the organization or its mission by I Live Here I Give Here or any of our partners.

Each nonprofit page provides the organization's mission, not detailed information on all of its programs. For your additional research, each nonprofit's page also includes a link to its website to provide you with more detailed information on the organization's mission and use of its funds.

What prizes and matching dollars are nonprofits eligible to win on Amplify Austin Day?

In 2016, I Live Here I Give Here established the I Live Here I Give Here Amplify Fund (Amplify Fund) to inspire individuals, foundations, and local nonprofits to participate in the giving day. The goals of the Amplify Fund are to raise awareness for Amplify Austin Day and the nonprofits serving in the local community, provide critical matching dollars that inspire donors to amplify their giving, and fund prizes for participating nonprofit organizations. To date, the Amplify Fund has given back $12 Million to participating nonprofits.

Through the Amplify Fund, nonprofits can qualify for matches and win prizes. Learn more about what prizes are available on our Prizes page.

Donors can make a contribution to the Amplify Fund in their checkout cart or support the Amplify Fund directly.

Is there a minimum donation amount?

The minimum donation on AmplifyATX.org is $5. We believe everyone should have access to supporting their community.

Can I give to more than one organization?

Yes! You can choose up to 10 nonprofits to support with each transaction. Only organizations that have registered to participate may receive gifts through AmplifyATX.org.

Can I make a donation using my phone?

Yes! Our technology provider has a "mobile-optimized platform” that will make it easy to make a gift on AmplifyATX.org using your smartphone.

Can I make a monthly or quarterly donation?

Yes! The recurring donation feature allows donors to make automated, online donations to a nonprofit on a regular schedule. You can set this up during your payment process.

We also encourage early gifts for Amplify Austin Day starting January 28! By making an early donation, your card will process immediately, but will not reflect on nonprofit goal thermometers or Leaderboard stats until 6pm on March 4. Only donations made between January 28 and March 5 at 6:00 PM will be eligible for matching by the Amplify Fund and count toward Amplify Austin Day prizes.

Can I make an offline gift to count towards Amplify Austin Day?

Organizations have the option of accepting offline donations of $100 or more using methods other than the checkout cart process on AmplifyATX.org between the opening of the Early Giving period on January 28, through 1:00 PM on March 3, 2026. This can be accomplished via a Donor-Advised Fund distribution, an IRA Charitable rollover, appreciated stock, ACH/Wire, cash, or a regular check to I Live Here I Give Here. The offline gift and this form must be received by I Live Here I Give Here no later than 1:00 PM March 3, 2026 to allow us time to process prior to Amplify Austin Day: 6:00 PM on March 4 - 6:00 PM March 5, 2026. Find full details and terms in the Offline Gifts Form.

Donor advised funds through the Austin Community Foundation, Shalom Austin Jewish Foundation, or Central Texas Community Foundation MUST be made through the AmplifyATX.org website. All other donations MUST be made by credit card or ACH through the AmplifyATX.org website and designated to the participating organization before 6:00 PM, March 5, 2026.

Because offline gifts that are submitted through the technology platform are awarded Amplify Fund dollars and are eligible for prizes, they incur a 7% administrative service charge. The Amplify Fund is an additional pool of donations, raised by I Live Here I Give Here, that is shared pro-rata across all nonprofit members. I Live Here I Give Here is a 501(c)3 organization and prioritizes raising incentive funds to benefit all our nonprofit members. All offline gifts are 100% tax deductible.

If you have questions or to notify I Live Here I Give Here about your offline gift, email operations@ilivehereigivehere.org.

Do you offer eCards for donations?

Yes! Giving eCards are a great way to purchase a donation amount to gift to others. When you buy a Giving eCard and gift it to someone, they can make the prepurchased donation to the nonprofit of their choice on AmplifyATX.org.

Giving eCards are a wonderful gift for holidays, birthdays, host gifts, or just to say thank you.

Is my donation safe and secure?

Yes! GiveGab is the hosting platform for AmplifyATX.org and uses a PCI Level I compliant payment service to ensure that all financial data is secure. You can learn about Stripe’s security precautions and more about PCI compliance.

Is my donation 100% tax-deductible?

Yes!

How will I get a tax receipt for my donations?

You will receive an immediate thank you and receipt for your charitable contribution(s), which you should save for your tax purposes. By selecting a specific nonprofit to receive your donation, your donation is restricted for that organization and will not be given to any other nonprofit. Your online donation to the organization will be in the hands of your nonprofits within 10 business days. Any gifts made through the offline process will be distributed in late spring.

How will I be recognized as a donor?

You will receive an immediate thank you email. If you select to have your name displayed, it will appear in a scrolling feature on your chosen organization's profile on AmplifyATX.org. You can choose to make an anonymous donation if you prefer. Anonymous donors will receive a thank you and receipt from AmplifyATX.org.

Is there a service charge on Amplify Austin Day?

All donations made on AmplifyATX.org have a transaction fee applied at checkout. The charge includes standard credit card fees as well as a percentage dedicated to Amplify Austin Day operating expenses. These operating expenses include the costs for I Live Here I Give Here to organize and manage Amplify Austin Day and AmplifyATX.org. When you generously accept the fees, you are ensuring Amplify Austin Day can continue to support hundreds of Central Texas area nonprofits each year.

Remember, your entire donation, inclusive of fees, is tax deductible.

Please note, fees that are not accepted will be deducted from your donation total to cover the costs.

Amplify Austin 2026 - I’m still confused about the fees. Can you break them down for me?

My apologies for any confusion! Credit card donations incur a processing fee of 2.1% +$.30 per donation. These processing fees are paid directly to credit card companies through our credit card processor Stripe. We also allow donors to make donations by ACH bank transfers which replaces the credit card fee with a $0.40 fee. There is also a platform fee of 7%, which helps support Amplify Austin Day operating expenses. These operating expenses include the costs for the host nonprofit, I Live Here I Give Here, to organize and manage Amplify Austin Day and AmplifyATX.org. When you generously accept the fees, you are ensuring Amplify Austin Day can continue to support hundreds of Central Texas area nonprofits each year.

Your entire donation, inclusive of fees, is tax deductible. Please note, fees that are not accepted will be deducted from your donation total to cover the costs.

Can I get a refund? Can I refund my donation?

Please contact GiveGab at customersuccess@givegab.com to request a refund.

What is a Fundraising Champion?

A Fundraising Champion is a peer-to-peer fundraiser who rallies around a nonprofit's cause to fundraise on its behalf. Individuals can set up a Fundraising Champion profile for the nonprofit most important to them. You pick your own fundraising goal for a chosen nonprofit and accept donations on your fundraising page on AmplifyATX.org. All fundraisers must register and complete an online fundraising page. You can get started on our Fundraiser Guide page.

How do I log into my Fundraising Champion Dashboard for Amplify Austin Day 2025?

To log in to your Fundraising Champion Dashboard, visit AmplifyATX.org and click on the Menu button on the top right. Then click on Log In.

Can I add a donate button on Facebook or Instagram for my Amplify Austin Day Fundraiser?

While we recommend promoting Amplify Austin Day across your social media channels, we do not recommend “adding a donate button” or “creating a fundraiser” with Facebook or Instagram for Amplify Austin Day. Using the ‘donate’ button through Facebook and Instagram does NOT link to your fundraising page on AmplifyATX.org and does not count toward nonprofit Amplify Austin Day totals or goals. We cannot track donations made through Facebook or Instagram donation buttons and they do not count toward the Amplify Austin Day campaign for prizes, incentives, and matches.

My company is listed as a Business Fundraiser. What does that mean?

Your company is participating in our Company Giving Program and encouraging you to give locally on Amplify Austin Day through your Company Giving Page! Check your work inbox for an email with a link to your Company Giving Page. Many companies also have corporate matches for Amplify Austin Day, so follow your company’s instructions for securing a match for your donation. If you cannot find the link to your Company Giving Page, make sure you select your Employer during the checkout process.

If your company is not listed, encourage them to participate.

My company is participating in Amplify Austin Day as a Company Giving Partner (Business Fundraiser), and I forgot to select my employer during the checkout process. How can I get my donation(s) to count towards our fundraising total?

Complete the Did you forget to enter your employer at checkout? form. The request submission deadline is 4:45pm CT on March 5 to allow time for processing. Requests made after 4:45pm CT will be processed after the conclusion of the campaign at 6:00pm.

My company is not a Business Fundraiser, but we have a matching program. How do I make sure my donation is matched?

If your employer is not a Business Fundraiser and has a matching program, please ask your employer to send the matching funds directly to the appropriate nonprofit(s) and not to I Live Here I Give Here. You will receive a donation receipt via email with all of the information you need to get your donation matched.

Can my business become a Company Giving Partner?

Yes! Amplify Austin Day works because local companies choose to show up for their community. Companies can support Amplify Austin Day by encouraging their employees to give generously to the causes they care about. Join the movement and inspire your company to give back by creating a complimentary Company Giving Page. Invite your team to give to the nonprofits they love most, and then, in real time, see the collective impact your team is having on the community and discover what your coworkers care about.

What is a Giveback Partner?

Giveback Partners are companies that participate in Amplify Austin Day by donating a portion of their sales, offering a small perk to donors, or creating a fun, limited-time giveback that celebrates local generosity. Email Lynn@ILiveHereIGiveHere.org to learn more.

What do I do with my “I Gave” sticker? How do I get a perk at a Giveback Partner’s store?

Your donation receipt includes a digital “I Gave” sticker. Take this sticker to any of our partners stores to claim a sweet or savory treat for your donation. Please thank these stores for supporting your favorite local nonprofit on Amplify Austin Day!

What are the examples of a cause marketing fundraising campaign?

The most common types of cause marketing fundraising campaigns include designating a percentage or dollar amount of each product or service sold during a predetermined time frame to be donated or asking consumers to support your campaign by rounding the change at the register or at check out. Email Jared@ilivehereigivehere.org to learn more.

Who do I contact if I have more questions?

If you continue to experience technology issues, please call our Amplify Austin Day hotline: 512-717-4190.

Nonprofit Organization FAQs

Amplify Austin Day History and Results

What is Amplify Austin Day?

I Live Here I Give Here’s signature program, Amplify Austin Day, offers every community member the opportunity to give. Since 2013, this annual event has raised over $122 million dollars, making it the biggest giving event in Central Texas. During a single 24-hour period, from 6pm on March 4th, to 6pm on March 5th, residents across a seven-county region will come together to support more than 750 nonprofits by making a donation through the platform, AmplifyATX.org.

Who created it?

I Live Here I Give Here created this initiative in 2013. I Live Here I Give Here connects individual donors and volunteers with local causes they care about. Our community-wide programs and year-round specialty programming for businesses, nonprofits, and individuals make giving possible for everyone.

When will Amplify Austin Day 2026 take place?

Amplify Austin Day 2026 will take place from 6pm, Wednesday, March 4 through 6pm, Thursday, March 5, 2026.

Nonprofit Membership Benefits

What are the benefits of participating?

I Live Here I Give Here’s Nonprofit Membership Program helps local nonprofits connect more easily with residents across the Austin and Central Texas-area through events, networking, marketing, education, and the AmplifyATX.org platform.

Since 2013, the program has helped more than 1,600 local nonprofits raise over $116 million for their missions.

Nonprofit Members enjoy year-round workshops, fundraising resources and toolkits, professional peer networking, and business connections. But the most impactful benefit is having an exclusive opportunity to participate in Amplify Austin Day–the biggest annual giving event in Central Texas.

The Nonprofit Membership Program is easy to join and open to most Central Texas nonprofits. If you work for a nonprofit or love a local organization, we encourage you to share this information to help them apply today.

Learn more about our membership benefits here.

What training opportunities are available through my membership?

I Live Here I Give Here provides an array of in-person training sessions and online resources for nonprofit members that cater to all levels, from novice users to advanced users, to ensure you have the tools and resources to run successful Amplify Austin Day, GivingTuesday, and year-round online fundraising campaigns.

Workshops & Trainings: marketing and fundraising trainings on a variety of topics to help you with your Amplify Austin Day campaign and beyond.

Nonprofit Toolkit: plug and play social media posts, ready-made campaign graphics and logos, and educational tools to help members launch a compelling and successful giving day campaign.

Nonprofit Board Seminar: The Nonprofit Board Seminar is a companion track to the Board Training Program created specifically for nonprofit employees and their current board members. The courses for this half-day program have been curated to elevate the working relationships between an organization’s board and staff.

You can register for upcoming training opportunities, review recorded training sessions from previous years, and explore webinar training opportunities with GiveGab on our trainings page (password: ILHIGH).

What are the minimum requirements for a nonprofit to be eligible to participate?

The nonprofit must be headquartered or have an office location in the Texas counties of Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, or Williamson.
The nonprofit must have proof of the organization’s or a fiscal sponsor's 501c3 and be in good standing with the IRS.
The nonprofit has a current active status with the Texas Comptroller.
The nonprofit has filed its most recent IRS 990 form or e-postcard, as required by law.
The nonprofit must agree to the 2026 Terms & Agreement during the registration process.

If your organization does not meet these minimum requirements, please reach out to Charli@ILiveHereIGiveHere.org for further information.

What are the rates for nonprofit membership dues?

Annual membership dues are dependent on the nonprofit’s size, which is determined by their operational budget.

Small organizations with an operating budget less than $100,000 - $250

Medium organizations with an operating budget between $100,000 to $500,000 - $350

Large organizations with an operating budget between $500,000 to $2.5 million - $450

Extra-Large organizations with an operating budget greater than $2.5 million - $550

Early bird rates are available in the first three weeks of registration. Registration granted after the closing deadline will incur a late fee.

When can I register?

Membership registration opens on October 6, 2025, and will remain open until January 16, 2026.

Do I have to register to participate if I participated last year?

Yes. All nonprofit organizations must renew their membership every year.

How can I stay up-to-date on Amplify Austin Day and my membership?

Your organization will be added to the nonprofit newsletter once your membership is accepted.

During Amplify Austin season, email communication to nonprofit members will increase and is filled with critical information regarding campaign updates, important deadlines, and training opportunities for Amplify Austin Day. Please read all communications in their entirety. If you do not receive the Nonprofit Newsletter, contact Charli@ILiveHereIGiveHere.org to be added.

Follow I Live Here I Give Here on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Join our Facebook Group, the Central Texas Nonprofit Exchange, to receive real-time notifications on all things I Live Here I Give Here and Amplify Austin Day as well as share ideas with local nonprofit professionals.
Visit the Nonprofit Toolkit page frequently as it updates on a consistent basis.

Nonprofit Amplify Administrators

What is an Amplify Austin Administrator?

Amplify Austin Administrators have year-round access to your organization’s backend profile to edit content, review donations, and manage fundraiser campaigns. Amplify Austin Administrators are typically staff or volunteers who are managing your Amplify Austin Day campaign and/or manage the finances or donor stewardship aspects for your organization. Each Amplify Austin Administrator will be added to I Live Here I Give Here’s communication list and will receive newsletters and emails concerning their profile and the upcoming campaign.

How do I add or change my Amplify Austin Administrator?

You can update your Administrators permissions via your nonprofit backend profile at any time. For instructions, please reference this GiveGab Guide or chat with GiveGab’s Customer Success Champs in the blue chat bubble in the bottom right-hand corner of AmplifyATX.org. GiveGab’s Customer Success Champs are available from 8 am - 4 pm, CST on weekdays.

Nonprofit Cause Categories

What are cause categories on AmplifyATX.org?

Nonprofit Members are organized into twenty cause categories on AmplifyATX.org to help givers find your organization through our search functionality. We understand that a mission may be cross-disciplined but the primary category you select will be used for reporting, search functionality, and prizes. Please review the cause category definitions here to find the best primary category for your organization.

Note: If I Live Here I Give Here secures matching dollars per category, your primary category selection will be used to determine eligibility. However, it is also up to the sponsor to determine matching criteria.

Fundraising Champions

What are Fundraising Champions?

Fundraising Champions, or peer-to-peer fundraisers, are members of the community who raise funds on behalf of the causes they care about. These champions can create custom web pages and send their personal fundraising appeal to their network of friends and family. Each Amplify Austin Day, these individuals, families, and groups of friends raised over $1M to lift up their neighbors and celebrate their passions.

I Live Here I Give here believes that when we all come together, anything is possible. With ⅓ of all online donations deriving from peer-to-peer fundraising, peer-to-peer is more important than ever. We encourage you to involve your biggest believers like staff, advocates, activists, volunteers, and your board of directors. They are your greatest champions!

When can fundraisers create profiles for Amplify Austin Day 2026?

Fundraisers can sign up to raise essential funds for their cause at any time. Fundraiser campaigns intended specifically for Amplify Austin Day 2026 can be created between January 28, 2026 and March 5, 2026.

Are there resources that I can share with my fundraisers to help with their campaign?

Yes! We provide several resources to help guide and inspire your fundraisers. To get started, review the tools available to you in our Nonprofit Toolkit or recommend that interested fundraisers review resources on our Fundraiser Guide page.

Can my supporters only create fundraising pages on Amplify Austin Day?

No! Fundraising pages are available to the community 365 days a year to fundraise for the causes they care about. Fundraisers can create pages and crowdfund for specific programs or projects, special events, or general operational funds. Whether it’s their birthday, their contribution to your charity ride or walk, or just because they love your cause, AmplifyATX.org is open for their fundraising efforts year-round.

Business Fundraisers

What is a Business Fundraiser?

I Live Here I Give Here recruits local businesses to support and promote Amplify Austin to their employees. Some businesses offer matching dollars to match employee giving. In 2024, Business Fundraisers contributed over $1.3 million to nonprofit organizations participating in Amplify Austin Day.

Matching Grants

Can I use a matching gift to amplify my organization on Amplify Austin Day?

Yes. We encourage you to seek out individual and/or corporate donors that will match donations made to your organization during Amplify Austin Day. This is a great way to incentivize giving to your organization. On average, nonprofits with matching dollars available on Amplify Austin Day raise 4.5 times more than those that don’t.

Can I display my match on my AmplifyATX.org profile?

Yes. Matching dollars are a huge motivator for giving and we want you to have the opportunity to share this information with potential donors. If your organization has a match available, you will have the ability to display this information on your organization’s profile. It is the nonprofit’s responsibility to self-identify that you have secured matching funds on your profile along with a description of that match. Donors will have the ability to search for nonprofits that have secured matching funds.

Who is responsible for disbursing my matching grant dollars?

Any funds you secure from an individual or corporate donor to match gifts made to you on Amplify Austin Day will need to be disbursed by that donor directly to you. I Live Here I Give Here will not be involved in that process.

However, if you want matching funds to be included in your Amplify Austin Day online totals, you must instruct your donor to process the matching donation to your organization on AmplifyATX.org during the 24-hour Amplify Austin Day period.

Nonprofit Incentives & Prizes

What incentives will be offered to boost donations on Amplify Austin Day?

I Live Here I Give Here works hard year-round to provide robust opportunities such as the I Live Here I Give Here Amplify Fund, matching dollars opportunities, grand prizes, early giving prizes, hourly prizes, and community prizes to make giving more fun and impactful for givers and nonprofits on Amplify Austin Day. A full list of prizes and matches will be available in late 2025.

Do gifts made during early giving count towards prizes?

Donors can make an early gift for Amplify Austin Day between January 28th and 5:59 pm on March 4th. Early gifts count towards Amplify Austin Day and early giving prizes but they do not count towards hourly prizes.

Can a nonprofit win more than one prize?

Yes. A nonprofit can win a maximum of 3 prizes: one hourly prize, one early giving prize, and one Amplify Austin Day prize.

How does I Live Here I Give Here determine “individual donors”?

Prizes awarded for the highest number of donors is based on individual persons donating, not the number of actual donations.

Donations

Must all donations be made through the Amplify Austin website?

Yes. AmplifyATX.org is the designated website for donors to give to participating organizations during Amplify Austin Day. To qualify for the I Live Here I Give Here Amplify Fund and prizes, donations must be made through the AmplifyATX.org platform or through I Live Here I Give Here's Offline Donation Policy by the donors themselves. Remember, AmplifyATX.org is a tool that allows individuals to donate to nonprofits on their own initiative and is not intended as a vehicle to facilitate gifts that you have already solicited through other means.

Can a nonprofit offer a premium for Amplify Austin Day gifts?

No. All gifts on Amplify Austin Day must be 100% tax-deductible. No goods or services can be provided in exchange for the donation. No donation received through AmplifyATX.org may be used for the following purposes:

To support a political campaign;
To purchase raffle tickets;
To pay for a membership, sponsorship, event, dinner, or any other activity that provides benefit to the donor(s);
To pay for personal expenses including tuition, incurred by a director, officer, or employee of your organization or any of their relatives.

Is there a service charge on Amplify Austin Day?

AmplifyATX.org is a cost-effective and successful fundraising platform. All donations made on AmplifyATX.org have a transaction fee applied at checkout. The charge includes standard credit card fees as well as a percentage dedicated to Amplify Austin Day operating expenses. These operating expenses include the costs for I Live Here I Give Here to organize and manage Amplify Austin Day and AmplifyATX.org. Donors have the option of covering the fees at time of checkout. The donor's entire donation, inclusive of fees, is tax deductible.

Fees that are not covered by the donor will be deducted from the donation total to cover the costs.

Is there a minimum gift amount for Amplify Austin Day?

We strongly suggest promoting $25 as the best practice minimum. However, $5 is the minimum dollar amount accepted by the platform.

Can a donor make an early donation for Amplify Austin Day?

Yes. Starting January 28, 2026, up until 5:59pm on March 4th, a donor can visit the website and make an early gift for Amplify Austin Day. Early gifts are processed on a donor’s credit card immediately, but will not reflect on the organization’s goal thermometer or Leaderboard total until 6 pm on March 4th, 2026.

Early giving is convenient for people who are busy. We encourage donors to act while giving is on their minds. Promote early giving in your communications and start your campaign with momentum.

Encourage your donors to make their gifts recurring to take care of all their annual philanthropic giving in one day. Donors can schedule their donations to be recurring monthly or quarterly throughout the year. Recurring gifts that are set to run monthly or quarterly will be processed on the donor’s credit card each month or quarter.

Please note that dollars raised through early giving will count towards Amplify Austin Day prizes and early giving prizes, but will not count towards hourly prizes.

Is there an offline donation policy for Amplify Austin Day?

Yes. I Live Here I Give Here has created an offline donation policy to account for exceptional donor situations for donations of $100 or more. Please understand we have to manage the manual resources for this process as well as maintain the intention of an online campaign. For this reason, all offline donations must be submitted by 1 pm on March 3, 2026 to qualify.

Checks accepted will not be eligible for hourly prizes consideration but will be considered for Amplify Austin Day and early giving prizes and grand totals. Note that some match donors may have stipulations on matching donations.

Donation Reporting & Grant Disbursement

How and when will participating nonprofits receive the dollars raised on Amplify Austin Day?

Members will receive all online donations, including those made during Amplify Austin Day, directly through our card processor Stripe within 5 business days. All Amplify Austin Day prizes and incentive fund allocations will be distributed directly by I Live Here I Give Here to your organization in late April 2026.

Business Fundraisers’ dollars received by I Live Here I Give Here will be distributed directly by I Live Here I Give Here to your organization by the end of the month for funds received in the same month.

How can I see who has donated to my organization?

You will have year-round access to donation tracking information in real-time as well as the donor’s information so you can thank your donors appropriately.

Does my organization need to send a tax receipt for each donation we receive?

No. I Live Here I Give Here sends an automatic confirmation of the donation and a tax receipt via email once a donor gives.

Does my organization need to send an additional thank you to our donors?

Yes. I Live Here I Give Here recommends you send a thank you note within 7 days of receiving a gift via AmplifyATX.org. A heartfelt thank you can be a key strategy in turning a donor from a one-time Amplify Austin Day supporter to a regular investor in your cause. Some donor-centered best practices include a short turnaround time, stories, and statistics that demonstrate impact, and clarity on how their gift will be put to use. Thanking donors is also a great way to engage your board in fundraising with an evening of thank you calls or the opportunity to send hand-written notes to your Amplify Austin Day supporters.

Year-Round Giving on AmplifyATX.org

What happens to my profile after Amplify Austin Day?

After Amplify Austin day, your organization's profile will remain active and local givers will be able to make donations or fundraise on your behalf securely through AmplifyATX.org.

At the end of March, your nonprofit’s profile on AmplifyATX.org will switch from your Amplify Austin Day profile to your year-round giving profile. You can edit your year-round giving profile within your dashboard by clicking on the “Amplify Austin” tab.

We encourage you to update your nonprofit's year-round profile periodically after Amplify Austin Day to provide ongoing communication with your donors about what their Amplify dollars are doing. Having a relevant and up-to-date profile will increase web traffic to your website and your organization could potentially experience residual giving based on your Amplify Austin Day activity. Peer-to-peer fundraisers will also be able to reference prior campaigns or create new campaigns to continue to support your cause year-round.

How do I keep site visitors up-to-date on our organization throughout the year?

Nonprofit members can update their profiles at any time. We recommend making sure ongoing volunteer opportunities and upcoming events are updated for individuals, families, and businesses looking to get involved. Local givers can search for nonprofits with events or volunteer opportunities as a gateway to getting involved with your mission and programs.

Business Fundraiser Company Giving Page FAQs

When is Amplify Austin Day?

Amplify Austin Day takes place from 6pm March 4 through 6pm March 5, 2026. Early Giving opens on January 28, 2026.

How do I register my company for Amplify Austin Day?

Has your company participated in Amplify Austin Day before as a business fundraiser? Click here to find your company and register to participate in 2026.
If your company is participating for the first time, register your company and create a new account to get started.

GiveGab is the platform behind AmplifyATX.org. You will need to create an account on GiveGab, complete the registration survey, and then set up your company profile, which will become your company's giving page.

Registration closes on February 25, 2026. As a reminder, you must fill out the registration survey (View/Edit Survey tab) and complete your company profile (Edit Profile tab) before your registration is approved and your Company Giving Page is published. You will receive an email notification when your registration is approved.

If you need assistance, please contact Lynn@ILiveHereIGiveHere.org.

How can my company offer donation matching?

When you fill out the Registration Survey, you will be asked about corporate matching. As an optional feature of your Company Giving Page, if your company has a corporate matching program, you can boost employee giving by offering matching dollars during Amplify Austin Day. Matching funds are a great way to show your support for Amplify Austin Day and are especially motivating when your employees see their dollars going further and having greater impact.

When you fill out the Registration Survey, you can specify your company's matching parameters (ie, dollar-for-dollar with an employee max of $100) and how you plan to distribute your matching funds.

You can provide matching funds in two ways:

Distribute the Match Yourself: This option is ideal for companies that have existing matching platforms, such as Benevity or YourCause. In this case, you can either have employees submit their match request after they've made their donation on AmplifyATX.org, or you can access a report of your company's donations and enter the matches into your platform after the day is over. You will have access to a real-time report of all your company's donations as a way to verify your employee's donations.
I Live Here I Give Here Can Distribute the Match: This option is ideal for companies that do not have a matching platform and would still like to be able to provide a match for their employees' donations. I Live Here I Give Here will calculate your total match amount, bill you for the amount, and then distribute your company match according to the nonprofits your employees have designated and any match guidelines provided.

Having I Live Here I Give Here distribute your company’s match directly to nonprofits saves you time and ensures funds reach the community quickly. A 7% administration fee applies when we distribute your match. I Live Here I Give Here is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 90-647614, and the full amount is tax-deductible.

How do I customize my company information? How do I add my logo?

After completing your Registration Survey in GiveGab, you can navigate to the Business Info tab to fill in your company's information. This is where you can upload your Logo and the Cover Photo that will be shown on your Company Giving Page. If you do not provide a Cover Photo, your Company Giving Page will use the default Amplify Austin Day image.

If you have participated in the past, verify the information is still correct.

How do I customize my Company Giving Page?

Complete the following steps to set up your Company Giving Page.

Note: If you've participated in Amplify Austin Day before, you can copy over content and settings from the profile you created for a previous giving day. You can edit your profile afterwards to ensure it represents your company correctly on your public Company Giving Page.

Navigate to the Giving Days tab, select Amplify Austin Day 2026, and use the Edit Profile tab to share your company's why for Amplify Austin Day.
If you have a specific donation goal (dollar amount) or goal for number of donor participating, indicate those in the Goal Type and Goal Amount fields.
In the Tell Your Story section, let the community and your employees know what your company cares about. Share why your company participates, share any nonprofits that your company would love to have your employees' support, and provide any specific instructions for your employees about securing their company match, if applicable.
The Donation Form Question allows you to add a company-specific question to the checkout process for your employees only. For example, if you want to gather the employee's work email, you could ask for it in that field. This allows you to quickly verify all donors are employees when looking at the donation report for your company. This can be helpful in a case where an employee's partner or spouse makes donations using their name and personal email address.
Click Save to complete your Company Giving Page content.
To access your page, use the URL in the Share Your Amplify Austin Day 2026 Page! field. When telling your employees about your Company Giving Page, please use this URL. When you use this URL, your company will auto populate in the company field during checkout. That should save your employees a step during the checkout process.

For more help with your profile, check out this GiveGab support article.

Can I ask my employees a custom question during checkout? How do I set that up?

As an admin, navigate to the Giving Days tab, select Amplify Austin Day 2026, and fill in the Donation Form Question. This allows you to add a company-specific question to the checkout process for your employees only. For example, if you want to gather the employee's work email, you could ask for it in that field. This allows you to quickly verify all donors are employees when looking at the donation report for your company. This can be helpful in a case where an employee's partner or spouse makes donations using their name and personal email address.

How should I share my Company Giving Page with my team?

After you finish your profile in GiveGab, I Live Here I Give Here will publish your Company Giving Page for Amplify Austin Day. You will receive an email notification saying your registration is approved. Company Giving Pages will go live on AmplifyATX.org in late January 2026.

To share your Company Giving Page with your employees, use the URL listed in the Share Your Amplify Austin Day 2026 Page! section. When you share your profile page with your employees using this URL, your company name will auto populate in the company field during checkout. That should save your employees a step during the checkout process.

Where can I find promotional Amplify Austin Day Graphics and Images?

Looking for graphics that you can use to promote Amplify Austin Day to your employees in your internal communications? We have lots of logos and social media graphics that you can use.

How do I see who has donated to my company page?

You can view all donations given through your Company Giving Page on the Donations tab of your Dashboard in GiveGab. To export a list of all your donations, click the Export CSV button on the top right above the donation table.

You will see information about the amount, the organization, and the donor. If you have a company match, you will see two lines for every donation. One line is the donor data, and the other line is the auto-calculated company match amount based on your corporate matching guidelines.

What if an employee forgets to select our company at checkout?

If an employee forgets to select your company at checkout, it will not appear on your donations dashboard. To associate the employee's donation with your company's page, please complete the Did you forget to enter your employer at checkout? form. I Live Here I Give Here will manually add the donation to your company's page. The request submission deadline is 4:45pm CT on March 5 to allow time for processing. Requests made after 4:45pm CT will be processed after the conclusion of the campaign at 6:00pm and might not get included in your final donation numbers on the Leaderboard.

Where can I see my company’s impact on Amplify Austin Day?

The Leaderboards showcasing all companies that are participating will go live at 6 pm on March 4, 2026. The amounts your company raised during Early Giving will be shown on the leaderboard along with any gifts your company has made as an Amplify Austin Day sponsor.

What awards can my company win?

At the end of Amplify Austin Day, I Live Here I Give Here celebrates your success as a company raising funds for the community with the following recognition awards:

First-Time Participant: All companies participating for the first time in Amplify Austin Day will receive a complimentary I Live Here I Give Here Corporate Impact Partnership at the Community Builder level
Most Dollars Raised: The company in each size category (small, medium, large, extra large) that raises the most overall dollars
Highest Employee Participation Rate: The company in each size category (small, medium, large, extra large) that has the highest rate of employee participation relative to its local employee headcount
(New) Largest Increase in Employee Participation Rate: The company that has the largest increase in its employee participation rate from last year

Who do I contact for support?

Need technical support to edit your page? Visit this GiveGab support article or email Lynn@ILiveHereIGiveHere.org for assistance or ideas.