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Texas Nonprofit Summit

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.

Join us in navigating new horizons for the Texas nonprofit sector together

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 Nov 3) Deadline extended! $245
Regular Registration (Nov 4-Feb 2) $295
Late Registration (Feb 3-Feb 24) $345

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor

Want to support the Texas Nonprofit Summit? Click here to learn about partnership opportunities >

Agenda

Click on the events below to view the full list of available sessions! Download PDF of the agenda here.

Monday, February 24

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Check-in (AmeriCorps Texas grantees only)

10:30 AM – 1:00 PM

AmeriCorps Texas Grantee Meeting (AmeriCorps Texas grantees only)

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Check-in

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Welcome & Opening Plenary

2:15 PM – 4:30 PM

Master Classes

4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Networking Reception

Tuesday, February 25

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM​

Breakfast & Check-in

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM​

Keynote: Rivals to Allies: Harnessing the Power of Collaboration to Conquer Common Threats with WyKisha Thomas-McKinney, The Mission Mentor Group

9:45 AM – 11:00 AM

Block 1 Breakout Sessions

11:15 AM – 12:30 PM

Block 2 Breakout Sessions

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Keynote: Future Proofing Your Nonprofit with Ann Mei Chang, Candid
2:30 PM – 3:45 PM

Block 3 Breakout Sessions

4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Keynote: Advocacy in Action: Our Mission Moment with Sonal Shah, The Texas Tribune

Wednesday, February 26

Texas Nonprofit Strong Day at the Capitol

We will start and end our day at the First United Methodist Church Family Life Center, located at 1300 Lavaca St, one block west of the Texas State Capitol and across the street from the main church. Parking details coming soon.

8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Texas Nonprofit Strong Day at the Capitol

Keynote Speakers

Future Proofing Your Nonprofit
Advocacy in Action: Our Mission Moment
Rivals to Allies: Harnessing the Power of Collaboration to Conquer Common Threats

Exhibitors

Visit our exhibitor booths to explore the latest resources for Texas nonprofits!

Venue

Commons Conference Center
10100 Burnet Rd, Building 137, Austin, TX 78758

Where to Stay

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

Getting There & Parking

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.

Texas Nonprofit Strong Day

On Wednesday, February 26, attendees will start and end the day at the First United Methodist Church Family Life Center, located at 1300 Lavaca St, one block west of the Texas State Capitol and across the street from the main church. Parking details coming soon.

Partnership Opportunities

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!

Call for Speakers

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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Bringing nonprofits together for Texas-sized impact

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.

Bringing nonprofits together for Texas-sized impact

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.

Past Events

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!

Advisory Committee

OneStar is grateful to these leaders for their guidance in designing the 2023 Texas Nonprofit Summit!

  • Kile Bateman, Family First & Texas Nonprofit Council
  • Michelle Brewer, Jefferson County Long Term Recovery Group & Hardin County Strong
  • Brooke Campbell, Volunteer Houston
  • Bill Flores, University of Houston-Downtown
  • Beverley Gonzales, Nonprofit Resource Center for University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
  • Courtney Goss, Texas Division of Emergency Management
  • George Green, OneStar Board
  • Ronnie Hagerty, United Way of Greater Houston & OneStar Board
  • Kathy Keane, Nonprofit consultant & Texas Nonprofit Council
  • Dan Leal, OneStar Board
  • Amy Loar, Texas Grants Resource Center
  • Corina Sadler, City of Plano & OneStar Board
  • Kristen Schlatre, Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Rice University
  • Mica Short, Paso Del Norte Community Foundation
  • Kenny Taylor, The Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University
  • Kayla White, Southeast Texas Nonprofit Development Center
  • Phillipa Williams, ilooklikeLOVE, Inc. & Texas Nonprofit Council

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