Are you looking to get involved with the non-profit sector in Central Texas? With more than 120,000 non-profit organizations operating in the Lone Star State, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved and make a difference. From attending the Texas Nonprofit Summit to celebrating International Women's Day, there are a variety of events hosted by non-profits that you can attend. The Texas Nonprofit Summit is the industry's premier training and networking event. It provides valuable opportunities for non-profit change agents from all backgrounds to learn, network, and collaborate with others across the state.
Attendees can take advantage of negotiated prices that are within the current GSA daily accommodation rates at nearby hotels. Free parking is also available for attendees in State B parking lot at 1607 San Jacinto Blvd. The annual Institute of Nonprofit Organizations will feature nationally recognized experts from private foundations, public charities, law, finance and governments who will discuss the latest tax, legislative and governance issues affecting non-profit organizations. On International Women's Day, the Fund for Women of the Austin Community Foundation will publish the second edition of Women's Issues are Community Issues, a new report on the situation of women and children in Central Texas.
The Black Fund is an emblematic partnership of the Austin Community Foundation and the black community of Central Texas. Celebrate the 21 black-led nonprofit organizations chosen to receive inaugural grants from The Black Fund. OneStar empowers communities in Texas by creating ways for people and organizations to participate, connect and accelerate their impact. The Fund for Women, together with local leaders from Planned Parenthood for Greater Texas, SAFE Austin and the San David Foundation, organized an interesting conversation focusing on current affordable housing and the health needs of women in Central Texas. A healthy and engaged non-profit sector is correlated with a healthy and productive Texas, and everyone has a role to play in ensuring that nonprofit organizations continue their critical work for the Lone Star State.
If you're looking to get involved with non-profits in Central Texas, there are plenty of upcoming events that you can attend. From attending the Texas Nonprofit Summit to celebrating International Women's Day, there are a variety of events hosted by non-profits that you can attend.