Amplify Austin Day aims to raise $10 million for Central Texas nonprofits

The 24-hour fundraiser supports over 700 nonprofits across seven Central Texas counties.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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Amplify Austin Day, the largest giving event in Central Texas, is returning on March 4-5 with a goal of raising $10 million to support over 700 local nonprofits. The 24-hour online fundraiser allows residents to easily donate to organizations that align with their passions, from animal welfare to the arts. Last year, the event raised $9.7 million, part of more than $122 million donated since the campaign began over a decade ago.

Why it matters

Amplify Austin Day is a critical source of funding for many nonprofits in the region, especially smaller, volunteer-led organizations that rely on the event's financial boost. The donations directly impact the community, helping to provide meals, housing assistance, and other vital services to those in need.

The details

Through the Amplify Austin Days website, donors can browse and contribute to over 700 nonprofits organized into 19 cause categories. Businesses can also participate by creating company giving pages and encouraging employee involvement. Last year, corporate-giving efforts brought in more than $1 million. With rising costs, more Central Texans are turning to local nonprofits for support, making Amplify Austin Day's role in raising awareness and funds for these organizations even more crucial.

  • Amplify Austin Day runs from 6 p.m. on March 4 to 6 p.m. on March 5, 2026.
  • Early donations opened on January 28, 2026 and count toward nonprofit totals.

The players

I Live Here I Give Here

The nonprofit organization that hosts Amplify Austin Day, the largest giving event in Central Texas.

Piper Stege Nelson

The Executive Director of I Live Here I Give Here.

Meals on Wheels of Central Texas

A nonprofit organization that delivers thousands of meals each day to older adults and homebound residents across Central Texas, and relies heavily on Amplify Austin Day fundraising.

Henry Van de Putte

The CEO and president of Meals on Wheels of Central Texas.

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What they’re saying

“Amplify Austin Day is the largest giving event in Central Texas. It's 24 hours and it's primarily an online giving day. Our goal this year is 10 million dollars.”

— Piper Stege Nelson, Executive Director of I Live Here I Give Here (KXAN)

“Home-delivered meals are our largest program… It's about the knock. It's about the social connection to the volunteer delivering that meal.”

— Henry Van de Putte, CEO and president of Meals on Wheels of Central Texas (KXAN)

“Last year we raised just under $80,000… that'll serve 25,000 meals. That's real impact each and every day.”

— Henry Van de Putte, CEO and president of Meals on Wheels of Central Texas (KXAN)

What’s next

Individuals can donate, create fundraising pages, or volunteer their time through the Amplify Austin Days website. Businesses can also join in by creating company giving pages and encouraging employee participation.

The takeaway

Amplify Austin Day is a critical annual event that provides vital funding and awareness for hundreds of local nonprofits serving the Central Texas community. Even small donations can make a big difference in supporting the important work these organizations do.