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With more than 130,000 nonprofits working across the great State of Texas, the Texas Nonprofit Summit is the sector's premier training and networking event.
The 2025 Texas Nonprofit Summit, held February 24-26 in Austin, offers valuable opportunities for nonprofit changemakers of all backgrounds to learn, network, and collaborate with others from across the state. This information-packed conference will inspire and equip you with relevant insights that you can apply to strengthen and reimagine your work. And don’t miss our Texas Nonprofit Strong Day at the Capitol 一 a chance to take action and champion the nonprofit sector to state leaders!
This year, we invite you to join us in Navigating New Horizons Together. As we face an evolving landscape of unprecedented changes and challenges, the Texas Nonprofit Summit is a pivotal opportunity for community leaders to chart a unified path forward. As a new era dawns, nonprofits serve as the compass to guide our collective journey toward a brighter, more connected future for Texas.
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Scholarships to cover registration fee and/or lodging at a conference hotel are now available. Click here to apply >
Early Bird Registration (Jul 15-Sep 29) | $245 |
Regular Registration (Sep 30-Feb 2) | $295 |
Late Registration (Feb 3-Feb 24) | $345 |
Want to support the Texas Nonprofit Summit? Click here to learn about partnership opportunities >
Click on the events below to view the full list of available sessions! Download PDF of the agenda here.
Check-in (AmeriCorps Texas grantees only)
AmeriCorps Texas Grantee Meeting
Check-in
Welcome & Opening Plenary
Master Classes
Networking Reception
Breakfast & Check-in
Opening Keynote
Block 1 Breakout Sessions
Block 2 Breakout Sessions
Lunch
Afternoon Keynote
Block 3 Breakout Sessions
Closing Keynote & Texas Nonprofit Strong Day Sneak Peek
We will start and end our day at REJ Conference Center, located at 1501 Congress Ave, one block north of the Texas State Capitol. Free parking is available to Texas Nonprofit Summit attendees in State Parking Garage B at 1607 San Jacinto Blvd. Please check your email to download and print your parking pass.
Welcome & Breakfast
The Power of Advocacy & Raising Your Voice to Drive Change
Experienced advocates, nonprofit professionals, lobbyists and legislative staffers share tips and advice for effective year-round outreach and advocacy to state and local policymakers.
Group Photo, Exploring the Capitol & Legislative Office Drop-Ins
Witness the announcement of United Ways of Texas resolutions and observe committee hearings in progress. Drop off Texas Nonprofit Strong information packets to legislators.
Lunch & Guided Tours of the Texas State Capitol
Enjoy networking over lunch and a 30-minute guided tour of the Texas State Capitol starting at 12:30 PM.
Texas Nonprofit Strong 2023
Hear the latest data on the impact of our sector statewide and get speaking points and advice for sharing the data on Texas Nonprofit Strong Day and year-round.
What’s Next for Texas Nonprofit Strong
Debrief your day and discover how you can continue to help educate others about the power of our nonprofit sector and make a plan for action.
Commons Conference Center
10100 Burnet Rd, Building 137, Austin, TX 78758
Texas Nonprofit Summit attendees are eligible for negotiated pricing at the following nearby hotels. Click on the direct booking links below to reserve.
Element Austin at The Domain
10728 Burnet Road Austin, Texas 78758 (0.7 miles from Commons)
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Negotiated rates available through Thursday 2/27
Embassy Suites Austin Arboretum
9505 Stonelake Blvd, Austin, TX 78759 (1.9 miles from Commons)
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Negotiated rates available through Tuesday 2/11
For navigation purposes, enter the building address at 2901 Read Granberry Trail, Austin, TX 78758 into your GPS device.
All attendees will have access to free on-site parking. Registrants will receive a parking permit and detailed instructions via email one week in advance of the event. Print the permit and display it on your vehicle’s dashboard. If you do not receive a parking permit prior to your arrival, you may request one at the registration table. ADA accessible spaces are located in all parking lots.
The Austin MetroRapid bus stop is located on Exploration Way on the west side of the building and offers transit daily along a 15-mile route through Austin. For more information, please visit capmetro.org/route803.
Additional directions and instructions can be found here.
On Wednesday, February 26, attendees will will start and end the day at REJ Conference Center, located at 1501 Congress Ave, one block north of the Texas State Capitol. Free parking is available to Texas Nonprofit Summit attendees in State Parking Garage B at 1607 San Jacinto Blvd. Please check your email to download and print your parking pass.
Partner with us to reach an audience of Texas changemakers
Share your services and resources with Texas nonprofits by becoming a sponsor or exhibitor at the sector’s premier training and networking event. Designed for nonprofit and social impact professionals, this event attracts up to 400 statewide attendees from all levels and mission types, board members, and the corporate community. Download our sponsorship & exhibitor opportunities overview to learn more!
Submit your proposal to present at the 2025 Texas Nonprofit Summit!
Are you passionate about empowering nonprofits? Do you have expertise and insight to share that can help Texas communities navigate new horizons? We are seeking inspiring presenters for our upcoming conference! This is your chance to make a real difference by sharing your knowledge with nonprofit professionals, board members, and other community leaders. Submit your proposal by Friday, August 9, 2024, to be considered.
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For over 40 years, OneStar (and our legacy organizations) has hosted annual nonprofit leadership conferences in different cities throughout the State of Texas that each engage hundreds of public sector leaders. These summits are locally driven, content-rich convenings that showcase each region’s capacity-building efforts, foster cross-sector partnerships, catalyze strategies to address local issues, and create lasting collaborative relationships within the community.
For over 40 years, OneStar (and our legacy organizations) has hosted annual nonprofit leadership conferences in different cities throughout the State of Texas that each engage hundreds of public sector leaders. These summits are locally driven, content-rich convenings that showcase each region’s capacity-building efforts, foster cross-sector partnerships, catalyze strategies to address local issues, and create lasting collaborative relationships within the community.
Look back at previous Summits held each year across the big State of Texas.
Download session materials and reference resources from our past Texas Nonprofit Summit events!
OneStar is grateful to these leaders for their guidance in designing the 2023 Texas Nonprofit Summit!
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