Events Archive
March 9, 2012
Join us as Patrick Meier discusses crowdsourcing, increasingly digital populations and why, in disaster situations, the access to information is equally important as access to food and water.
February 7, 2012
February 7, 2012
Join us as part of our Global Civil Society Speaker Series as Paul Rice discusses his experience in promoting Fair Trade throughout the Americas and Asia.
January 21, 2012
Want to learn what it takes to become a social entrepreneur? Get help turning your idea into an inspiring proposal for the Dell Social Innovation Challenge. Join us at the SAC ballroom on Saturday, January 21st at 10:00am for the IDEAS TO CHANGE THE WORLD WORKSHOP. Details and RSVP >
November 10, 2011
Digital storytelling, how to use digital media and video to effectively promote nonprofit and social causes.
November 8, 2011
Join us for a brown bag panel discussion on Tuesday November 8th, from 12:00 to 1:30 pm in SRH 3.124 to hear from Sharla Megilligan, Executive Director of Makarios, Tab Barker, founder of Project Schoolhouse, and Nick Meyer, co-founder of Nisolo. The panel explores both for-profit and not-for-profit models of social innovation in the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and Peru.
November 2, 2011
Ms. Steinhauser will be speaking about how her MBA skills help her manage a successful nonprofit organization, public education in Texas, work-life balance and her career experience in the nonprofit sector.
September 17, 2011
In January 2012, join a team of six UT Austin graduate students working in the rural mountain community of Creve, Haiti, approximately 100 miles northeast of Port Au Prince. Learn more about this amazing opportunity at the Information Session.
September 1, 2011
Kick off the start of the Fall semester with a welcome back happy hour! Connect with current, former, and future students in the Portfolio Program in Nonprofit Studies and cool off with complimentary food and drinks.
July 10, 2011
The International Faculty Seminar on Social Entrepreneurship is intended to build a global community of university faculty and staff who are dedicated to the instruction and support of student social entrepreneurs.
May 16, 2011
We invite you to join us on Monday, May 16 for the Final Event of the Dell Social Innovation Competition, where more than $100,000 in seed funding will be awarded to the world’s top student social entrepreneurs.
Selected from a pool of more than 1,400 entries from 85 countries, you’ll be inspired by how our five Finalists are working to effect transformational social change. You’ll also be among the first to discover which team will be crowned the DSIC Grand Prize Winner and given an opportunity to launch their social venture.
May 16, 2011
Get connected with local social ventures at the DSIC Innovation Marketplace, immediately preceding the Dell Social Innovation Competition Final Event. For-profit and nonprofit organizations alike will be at the Marketplace, looking to network with UT students and recruit for intern and volunteer positions.
May 6, 2011
On the surface, Rye Barcott may seem a man of contradictions: a Marine and a peacemaker, a Harvard MBA, entrepreneur, and cofounder of a nonprofit organization in one of the world's largest slums. But, at its core, his mission is steadfast: to serve, to spark change from within.
May 5, 2011
Jessica Shortall will discuss her role at TOMS, share advice for building a career in the nonprofit sector, and discuss emerging trends in raising and allocating resources for good causes in a mission-centered way.
April 5, 2011
with Executive Director Russell Smith
Austin Child Guidance Center, 810 West 45th St 78705
Space limited to 30 students and alumni, RSVP required
Counts toward Portfolio event requirements
This seminar is approved for 2 hours of continuing education for social workers, professional counselors, and marriage and family therapists; it also meets continuing education requirements for psychologists. Certificates will be awarded at the end; no credit will be given for partial attendance. PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME AND PLAN ON ATTENDING THE ENTIRE SESSION.
March 1, 2011
The RGK Center welcomes Susan Comfort, VP of Philanthropy at KaBOOM! as part of our Global Civil Society Lecture Series. Susan will discuss her experience building support for organizations such as Environmental Working Group, 1% for the Planet, and also how entrepreneurial decision-making has influenced her career trajectory.
January 28, 2011
The RGK Center and the Center for International Business and Research (CIBER) will be co-hosting a special day of events on the topic of social entrepreneurship as part of Echoing Green's annual Fellows Conference. A special panel event has been planned for the UT community and will be moderated by RGK Center Director, Dr. Peter Frumkin. The panel, titled "Social Entrepreneurship at UT: Current Programs and Opportunities," will explore the ways in which our university fosters interest in social innovation.
December 8, 2010
In their recently released whitepaper, Peter Frumkin (University of Texas) and David Klenke and Chris Didier (Baird Family Wealth Group) explore the critical linkage that exists for large donors between their mission, spending policy and their investment strategy for their charitable assets. This seminar will share their research and examine how donors may increase the likelihood of the success of their foundation by defining their mission separately from tax law, creating spend policies that correspond with those missions while meeting the minimum distribution requirement and, finally, setting investment strategies that are appropriate for those policies.
November 17, 2010
ARNOVA members from throughout the U.S. and around the world gather to share thought-provoking research and engage in lively discussions. Scholars, practitioners and students exchange knowledge about voluntary action, nonprofit organizations, and philanthropy.
November 8, 2010
Come listen to current practitioners in the field regarding the benefits and challenges of working in the nonprofit sector and hear their advice on how to make career choices and develop professionally. Gain insight into how to position yourself for a successful transition from graduate school to nonprofit leadership.
Attendance at a minimum of two colloquia (and the capstone) is required for students in the Portfolio Program in Nonprofit Studies to complete requirements. All 2011 graduates are expected to attend.
November 3, 2010
Nonprofit organizations benefit from sound strategy and good execution. For leaders in the nonprofit community, the RGK Center offers opportunities to learn from expert faculty and engage in meaningful discussion about critical leadership issues and effective management.
October 15, 2010
The deadline to apply to the Portfolio Program in Nonprofit Studies for the Fall semester is October 15, 2010.
October 2, 2010
Learn more about the Curtis W. Meadows, Jr. Social Enterprise Program in Haiti.
September 23, 2010
Learn more about the Curtis W. Meadows, Jr. Social Enterprise Program in Haiti.
September 15, 2010
The Do Gooder Games is the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Austin’s biggest and best event. The Games is a fast-paced event with thirteen teams of local nonprofit employees competing in two rounds of fun mental and physical challenges.
September 2, 2010
We are hosting a welcome back happy hour for all Nonprofit Portfolio students. Join us on Thursday, September 2 at the Crown and Anchor Pub.
August 25, 2010
Stop by the RGK Center table at the GSA BBQ and Information Fair held on the first day of classes, August 25, and join your fellow graduate students in kicking off the new school year with free barbecue!
August 24, 2010
LBJ students: stop by our table at the Student Org Fair to learn more about our programs! (We'll have some great giveaways.)
May 5, 2010
Congratulations to Shining Hope for Communities! Not only did they win the $50,000 Grand Prize, but they also took home the $1,000 People’s Choice Award at the 2010 Dell Social Innovation Competition Final Event.
March 2, 2010
The RGK Center welcomed Blake Mycoskie, founder and Chief Shoe Giver of TOMS Shoes, as the third speaker of the RGK Center's Frances Moody Newman Distinguished Lecture Series on Tuesday, March 2, 2010. Over 650 people joined us at the AT&T Conference Center to hear Blake's story.
October 6, 2009
The RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service welcomed Raj Kumar, President of Devex, as part of our Global Civil Society Lecture Series. Raj spoke to UT Austin students at two events on the topic of "Getting a Job in International Development."
April 22, 2009
The RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service welcomed David Lane, President and CEO of ONE, to the University of Texas as part of the Global Civil Society Lecture Series. Mr. Lane discussed development advocacy in the age of Obama during two events on April 22-23, 2009.
November 24, 2008
The RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service in partnership with the Global Leadership Center welcomed social entrepreneur Matt Flannery, Co-Founder and CEO of Kiva.org, to the UT campus on Monday, November 24, 2008. Matt shared the story of Kiva.org and how his team was able to transform $25 loans into $50 million in funding for entrepreneurs in the developing world.
October 8, 2008
While best know for the success of Craigslist, Craig talked about his work to provide knowledge, resources, and visibility to the next generation of nonprofit leaders through his Craigslist Foundation. Craig defined himself as a community organizer and discussed how he finds efforts that appeal to his sense of mission in that role.
April 16, 2008
"My Values, My Philanthropy" The inaugural lecture for the Frances Moody Newman Distinguished Lecture Series given by Linda Biehl, co-founder of the Amy Biehl Foundation. View Webcast >
February 13, 2008
Presented by Sonal Shah, member of Google.org's Global Development Team
November 15, 2007
Presented by Garry Jenkins, Professor of Law at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law.
April 10, 2007
Presented by David Gartner, Policy Director, Global AIDS Alliance
March 8, 2007
Special Guest: Lisa Jordan, Deputy Director, Ford Foundation
February 1, 2007
A two-and a half day colloquium sponsored by the AARP Offices of Academic Affairs and Volunteer Alliances.
November 27, 2006
The RGK Center hosted a group of Mexican Scholars for a two-week symposium on Civil Society in Mexico.
April 14, 2005
The Trilateral Civil Society Education Consortium, a consortium of seven universities from Canada, Mexico and the United States, held its first International Conference on Civil Society in Tampico, Mexico.
October 19, 2004
Co-hosted by the RGK Center, the 4th annual conference on the third sector convened at Universidad Anahuac in Mexico City.
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