{"id":536328,"date":"2026-06-18T02:39:28","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T02:39:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newjerseyheadlines.com\/news\/story\/536328\/fvf-law-firm-named-top-large-philanthropic-corporation-by-afp-austin-tx.html"},"modified":"2026-06-18T02:39:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T02:39:28","slug":"fvf-law-firm-named-top-large-philanthropic-corporation-by-afp-austin-tx","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.northcarolinaheadlines.com\/news\/story\/536328\/fvf-law-firm-named-top-large-philanthropic-corporation-by-afp-austin-tx.html","title":{"rendered":"FVF Law Firm Named Top Large Philanthropic Corporation by AFP Austin, Tx"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"float:right;width:250px;padding:8px 10px 10px 10px\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/upload\/2026\/06\/1781712437.jpg\" style=\"border:none !important\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-29\" title=\"FVF Law Firm Named Top Large Philanthropic Corporation by AFP Austin, Tx\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/upload\/2026\/06\/1781712437.jpg\" alt=\"FVF Law Firm Named Top Large Philanthropic Corporation by AFP Austin, Tx\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-style:italic;padding:8px 0px\">The Association of Fundraising Professionals&#8217; Greater Austin Chapter recognized the firm for sustained giving that has reached roughly $700,000 since 2019.<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">FVF Law has been <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.afpaustin.org\/philanthropy-day\" target=\"_blank\">named Outstanding Philanthropic Medium or Large Corporation of the Year (101+ Employees) <\/a>by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Greater Austin Chapter. The honor was presented at the chapter&#8217;s annual Philanthropy Day celebration on May 20, 2026, at the Junior League of Austin, recognizing the firm&#8217;s sustained financial, in-kind, and volunteer support of Central Texas nonprofits.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Key Details<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"caps\">Since 2019, FVF Law has contributed roughly $700,000 in philanthropic giving. The firm doubled its giving budget this year, with plans to reach $200,000 annually and a developing emergency mini-grant program for smaller nonprofits.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>FVF has been a cornerstone supporter of the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) since 2018, an organization where more than 75 percent of members earn under $31,000 annually.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>The firm made a naming gift to sponsor a bedroom in Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas&#8217;s forthcoming Mueller expansion, a building designed to eliminate a seven-year family housing waitlist.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>FVF staff have volunteered monthly for years through Ronald McDonald House&#8217;s Meals from the Heart program, alongside board service, committee involvement, and pro bono legal work.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Winners were selected from a pool of public nominees by a review committee composed of AFP Greater Austin Board Members.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">For the nonprofit leaders who work alongside the firm, the recognition confirmed a reputation built over years. &#8220;They&#8217;re humans who care about other humans,&#8221; said Arden Whitley, senior development director at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas, describing what distinguishes the firm&#8217;s involvement from conventional corporate sponsorship.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Partners in the music community pointed to the same pattern of engagement beyond dollars. &#8220;You can&#8217;t put a money value on a lot of this,&#8221; said HAAM CEO Paul Scott, noting that the firm leverages its relationships and connections to amplify the organization&#8217;s work. That approach, community partners say, reflects a deliberate strategy rather than occasional generosity.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Why This Matters<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Corporate philanthropy in markets like Austin plays an outsized role in nonprofit sustainability, where local organizations often depend on a small number of deeply committed business partners. The AFP recognition distinguishes consistent, multi-year engagement from transactional giving, setting a benchmark for how companies across professional services approach community responsibility. For FVF Law, that commitment is framed as central to its identity. &#8220;Austin is part of our identity,&#8221; said Chief of Staff Caitlyn Macaluso, who has led the firm&#8217;s community giving program since 2018.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Source Note<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Award details were announced by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Austin Chapter in connection with its 2026 Philanthropy Day celebration (afpaustin.org\/philanthropy-day). Additional details on the firm&#8217;s giving were reported by ATX City Lifestyle in its profile, &#8220;<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/citylifestyle.com\/articles\/fvf-law-wins-where-it-matters-most\" target=\"_blank\">FVF Law Wins Where It Matters Most.<\/a>&#8220;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>About FVF Law<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">FVF Law Firm &#8211; Injury &amp; Wrongful death Lawyers is a values-driven <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fvflawfirm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">personal injury and wrongful death law firm based in Austin, Texas<\/a>. Founded in 2014 by partners Josh Fogelman and Aaron Von Flatern, the firm is built on a mission of educating injured Texans so they can make informed decisions, with core commitments to compassion, education, advocacy, and transparency. FVF Law&#8217;s attorneys bring more than 80 years of combined experience, and the firm maintains an active presence in the Central Texas community through partnerships with local nonprofits and civic organizations.<\/p>\n<p><span style='font-size:18px !important'>Media Contact<\/span><br \/><strong>Company Name:<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/companyname\/fvflawfirm.com_168052.html\">FVF Law Firm \u2013 Injury &amp; Wrongful Death Lawyers<\/a><br \/><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/email_contact_us.php?pr=fvf-law-firm-named-top-large-philanthropic-corporation-by-afp-austin-tx\">Send Email<\/a><br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (512) 982-9328<br \/><strong>City:<\/strong> Austin<br \/><strong>State:<\/strong> Texas<br \/><strong>Country:<\/strong> United States<br \/><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fvflawfirm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.fvflawfirm.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/press_stat.php?pr=fvf-law-firm-named-top-large-philanthropic-corporation-by-afp-austin-tx\" alt=\"\" width=\"1px\" height=\"1px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Association of Fundraising Professionals&#8217; Greater Austin Chapter recognized the firm for sustained giving that has reached roughly $700,000 since 2019. 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