• AmeriCorps is a network of national service programs that gives people the chance to serve in locations across the country. OneStar Foundation administers AmeriCorps*Texas, which pairs AmeriCorps members with nonprofits, public agencies and faith-based and community organizations to help them tackle social challenges. AmeriCorps*Texas gives members the opportunity to strengthen Texas communities while being part of a national service movement. Both part- and full-time positions are available.

  • OneStar Foundation is a finalist in the 2013 Civic Data Challenge!

    Take a look at our new Civic Engagement, Volunteerism and Emergency Management data!


    New data layers include: the Texas Department of Emergency Management District Coordinator Areas boundaries, Volunteer Rate (2011), Contact Public Officials (2011) and Percent of Total Population Charitable Giving (2010).

  • OneStar Foundation, with generous support from The Meadows Foundation, is pleased to announce the debut of the Nonprofit Management Alliance of Texas (NMAT, the Alliance). The purpose of NMAT is to create, strengthen and enhance capacity building work; promote increased access to nonprofit leadership and professional development, management and governance services; and advance the impact of the nonprofit sector. NMAT membership is open to nonprofits (including divisions within academic institutions) whose primary mission or program focus is to strengthen the ability of nonprofits to achieve their mission.

  • Brought to you in partnership with TAVC, join us on November 13 for "Change in a Day: A Dialogue About Short Term Volunteering", an interactive, online conversation about short term volunteering opportunities. Are you a nonprofit professional who is not directly involved in volunteer management? A seasoned volunteer? An experienced volunteer manager or new to professional volunteer leadership? Maybe a volunteer who has organized small scale projects? We want you to join the conversation!

Connect.

OneStar connects faith-based and community organizations, businesses, government and foundations to resources and information about the nonprofit sector. The Texas Connector geo-mapping tool is a great example of our work to strengthen the nonprofit infrastructure through linking community needs with nonprofit solutions.

Promote.

OneStar promotes the nonprofit sector and innovative public-private partnerships to drive community solutions. We believe that a strong nonprofit sector depends upon effective civic engagement. For example, OneStar chairs the Inter-Agency Coordinating Group (ICG), a legislatively mandated group consisting of 25 state agencies charged with making it easier for faith-based and community organizations to work with state agencies to better serve Texans.

Convene.

OneStar convenes statewide nonprofit networks, developing a coordinated approach to building the strongest, most impactful nonprofit sector. For example, we convene the Nonprofit Management Alliance of Texas (NMAT) promoting high quality affordable management and governance strengthening services to Texas Nonprofits.