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The strongest nonprofits never stop growing. By embracing new ideas, strengthening their teams, and learning from the communities they serve, they build the capacity to make an even greater difference. Explore these upcoming opportunities to expand your skills, spark innovation, and strengthen your organization’s impact:

⭐ Analyzing Demographic Data for Rural Communities, presented by Texas Rural Funders
⭐ Social Innovation Luncheon: Civic Engagement, presented by Social Venture Partners Dallas
⭐ The Math Behind the Mission: Financial Fundamentals, presented by Center for Nonprofit Success
⭐ Volunteers in Context: Findings from the 2026 Nonprofit Workforce Survey, presented by Independent Sector

From exploring the potential of rural communities and civic engagement to building financial confidence and understanding the evolving nonprofit workforce, these events offer valuable opportunities to learn, connect, and bring fresh insights back to your organization!

🗓️👉Visit onestarfoundation.org/events to learn more about these and other upcoming opportunities.

Twenty-five years later, the legacy of 9/11 continues to remind us that even in the face of unimaginable tragedy, we can choose to come together, care for one another, and do good. During last week’s 9/11 Day of Service, we were honored to join thousands of volunteers across Texas and the nation in carrying that legacy forward through action, packing meals and supporting neighbors in need. 💙🕊️

Thank you to everyone who volunteered, organized, and helped make these projects possible. We are especially grateful to Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott for joining us in service alongside Texans committed to making a difference this . Together, through generosity and action, we and strengthen the communities we call home! 🌟

Twenty-five years later, the spirit of service that emerged after September 11, 2001, continues to remind us what we can accomplish when we come together. This 9/11 Day of Service, we invite Texans to by turning remembrance into action. 💛

For Texas nonprofits, service is at the heart of strengthening our communities. Every volunteer who shows up, every neighbor who lends a hand, and every organization that creates an opportunity to serve helps build a stronger, more connected Texas. As we honor the lives lost and the heroes who answered the call 25 years ago, let’s carry that spirit forward by serving others.

⭐ Share volunteer opportunities in your community at volunteer.911day.org, or connect with your local volunteer center at onestarfoundation.org/volunteertx

The best way to strengthen the communities we serve? Invest in the people and organizations doing the work. 💙 Professional development goes beyond personal growth: it’s an investment in stronger nonprofits, stronger teams, and stronger Texas communities. Check out these upcoming opportunities:

⭐ Wait? I’m in CHARGE? New and Mid-Level Managers Workshop, presented by North Texas Nonprofit Institute
⭐ AFP San Antonio 2026 Education Conference, presented by AFP San Antonio
⭐ The Big Give 2026, presented by The Nonprofit Council
⭐ Texas Volunteer Management Conference 2026, presented by VolunteerNow

From developing your leadership skills and advancing your fundraising knowledge to strengthening volunteer engagement and connecting with fellow nonprofit professionals, these events offer valuable opportunities to invest in your professional growth and your organization’s success.

🗓️👉Explore these events and more at onestarfoundation.org/events

This National Awareness Week, we celebrate and thank Community Health Workers (CHWs) who are on the front lines of building healthier, more connected Texas communities. CHWs are trusted members of the communities they serve, helping connect neighbors with health and social services, improve access to care, and advance . 💙⚕️

We’re especially proud to recognize our AmeriCorps Partners, AccessHealth and Legacy Community Health for the important work they do to promote health and support Texans in their communities. Your dedication to service on the front lines makes a difference every day. 🙌

is strengthened when people show up for one another. Whether you’re helping connect someone to resources, supporting healthy lifestyles, improving access to food and services, or building relationships and trust, you have a role to play in creating healthier communities. This week and beyond, we celebrate the CHWs who make a difference and find ways to join them in serving our communities. 👉 Visit VolunteerTX.org to find volunteer opportunities that promote community health and make a difference where you live.

National Association of Community Health Workers

Nonprofits are not simply responding to the needs of our communities. We are part of the infrastructure that makes thriving communities possible. 💙🛠️🧱

We were honored to join fellow nonprofit champions yesterday at the National Nonprofit Day Celebration hosted by Nonprofit Austin at ACC. The evening was a powerful reminder to be bold, take risks, embrace innovation, and recognize the extraordinary impact that happens when people come together around a shared purpose.

As Nonprofit Austin celebrates 25 years of strengthening the Central Texas nonprofit sector, we are grateful for the leaders, organizations, and changemakers who continue to show what is possible when we invest in community. Thank you to Nonprofit Austin at Austin Community College District for bringing us together to celebrate, connect, and recommit to the vital role nonprofits play in building a stronger Texas. 🌟🤝

There are some great opportunities for Texas nonprofit leaders on the calendar! 🌟 Make time for professional development, build your network, and bring new ideas home. Check out these upcoming events:

⭐ 2026 Education Conference for Philanthropy, presented by AFP Coastal Bend
⭐ Fall 2026 SETX Nonprofit Exchange, presented by Southeast Texas Nonprofit Development Center
⭐ Summit 2026: Deep in the Heart, presented by The Community Foundation
⭐ North Texas Nonprofit Summit 2026, presented by North Texas Nonprofit Institute

From philanthropy and nonprofit leadership to regional networking and sector-wide collaboration, these events offer meaningful opportunities to learn from others, build relationships, and strengthen your organization’s capacity for impact.

🗓️👉Explore these events and more at onestarfoundation.org/events

This National Nonprofit Day is a time to celebrate the people and organizations who strengthen Texas communities every day. It’s also the perfect opportunity to look ahead to how we can continue to learn and grow: early bird registration is now open for the 2027 Texas Nonprofit Summit, taking place February 23-25 in Austin! ⏰🐦🎫 Early bird rates are available through Thursday, October 15 at onestarfoundation.org/texas-nonprofit-summit

This year’s theme, "Partners in Purpose: Shaping What Comes Next," invites nonprofit leaders, decision-makers, and changemakers into meaningful conversations about the ideas, partnerships, and bold questions that will move our sector forward. Join us to connect with peers across Texas, explore high-level strategies for lasting impact, and strengthen the relationships that help communities thrive! 🤝🌱🌟

This National Nonprofit Day, let's shine a spotlight on the more than 130,000 nonprofits across Texas that are helping our communities thrive. We're celebrating by thanking every nonprofit leader, staff member, volunteer, donor, board member, and community partner whose dedication makes a difference every day! 💙🌱 💪

Texas nonprofits are more than service providers: they are employers, innovators, advocates, community builders, and trusted partners. Together, the sector contributes $137 billion to the Texas economy and supports 1.22 million jobs across the state. From rural communities to our largest cities, nonprofits are meeting needs, creating opportunity, mobilizing volunteers, and bringing people together to solve challenges and build a stronger Texas.

But celebrating nonprofits also means recognizing the importance of supporting and advocating for the sector. Strong nonprofits mean stronger communities, and a strong nonprofit sector needs all of us to raise our voices. 📢📈🛠️ Learn more about the vital role nonprofits play in Texas, explore Built For Texas data, and find ways to advocate for the sector at txnonprofits.org.

United Ways of Texas

What ideas will shape the future of Texas’ nonprofit sector? Our call for presenters for the 2027 Texas Nonprofit Summit is now open, and OneStar is looking for speakers, facilitators, and thought leaders ready to spark meaningful conversations. ⏰Deadline to submit your proposal is Wednesday, September 9!

This event’s theme, "Partners In Purpose: Shaping What Comes Next," invites sessions that explore collaboration, trust, community leadership, and the bold questions nonprofit leaders must ask to move our sector forward. We’re especially interested in proposals that offer actionable insights, high-level strategy, interactive formats, and relevance for organizations of all sizes across Texas. 🤝🌱🌟

Submit your proposal➡️ onestar.tfaforms.net/f/2027txnonprofitsummitRFP