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10/29/2026

🌟 The future of the nonprofit sector is something we build together!

OneStar joined hundreds of nonprofit and philanthropic leaders at Independent Sector’s National Summit 2026 in Phoenix this month to exchange ideas, build partnerships, and explore how we can strengthen our sector and amplify our collective impact. OneStar's Millicent Boykin, helped facilitate the Policy Professionals Advocacy Intensive, exploring strategies to navigate a changing policy landscape, strengthen advocacy, and ensure the charitable sector’s voice is heard. From workforce sustainability and financial resilience to trusted leadership and public policy, the conversations reinforced how interconnected these priorities are to the future of our sector.

We’re bringing home fresh perspectives and renewed commitment to elevating the voice of Texas nonprofits, strengthening cross-sector partnerships, and advancing policies that help communities thrive. Thank you to Independent Sector for convening leaders around a shared vision for the future. Together, we can turn our collective voice into meaningful action and build a stronger future for the communities we serve. 🤝💙

10/28/2026

Last week, our OneStar team stepped away from the day-to-day for a staff retreat at PopStroke in Austin to think big about our shared vision, explore opportunities across programs, and reflect on the full potential of OneStar. Through strategic discussions, interactive activities, a OneStar-themed Jeopardy game, a scavenger hunt, and networking on the mini golf course, we strengthened relationships and discovered new ways to collaborate. ⛳

The retreat was a valuable reminder that our impact is greater when we connect our expertise and align efforts to better serve Texas communities. We left energized by new ideas, a deeper understanding of each other's work, and the possibilities ahead. When we make time to look beyond our individual roles and see the bigger picture, we discover new opportunities to strengthen our mission and accelerate our impact! 🌟💙

Check out more fun staff retreat photos at 📷 https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD8tUs

10/27/2026

Earlier this month, we welcomed Mark Lloyd, AmeriCorps Chief of Staff, to North Texas to visit AmeriCorps Partners and see firsthand how national service strengthens local communities! At Project Transformation North Texas, we saw AmeriCorps Volunteers supporting K–5 students through after-school programming. At Equal Heart, we explored its Direct-to-Door Mobile Food Pantry and visited the Central Arts service site. Together, these visits highlighted how meeting essential needs, supporting young learners, and building community connections work hand in hand to create stronger, more resilient communities. 💙🌐

Beyond seeing service in action, we discussed opportunities to share AmeriCorps’ collective impact and strengthen the national service ecosystem. Mark even joined us virtually during OneStar’s grantee call to connect with AmeriCorps partners across Texas!

Thank you to Mark and our North Texas partners for your leadership and commitment to working together. By connecting programs, people, and purpose, we can amplify the impact of national service across Texas! 💪📢

Voices for National Service America's Service Commissions

10/27/2026

Strong nonprofits don’t just respond to change. They prepare for it, learn from it, and turn new opportunities into greater community impact. 💡 From understanding the latest sector trends to navigating emerging technology and building stronger partnerships, these upcoming events offer fresh insights to help your organization thrive.

⭐ 2026 State of Nonprofits and Philanthropy in North Texas, presented by North Texas Nonprofit Institute
⭐ An AI & Cybersecurity Survival Guide for Nonprofits in 2026, presented by Nonprofit Austin at ACC and Nonprofit CFOs
⭐ Corporate Engagement Council Summit 2026, presented by Austin Chamber of Commerce
⭐ Power Tools for Nonprofits Conference, presented by United Way of Greater Houston

Whether you're looking for data to inform your strategy, practical tools to strengthen your operations, or new connections to advance your mission, investing in your organization's growth helps you better serve the communities that count on you.

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

10/26/2026

🚨 Applications are OPEN for the Volunteer Engagement Fundamentals 2027!

Strong volunteer programs don’t happen by accident. They’re built with the intentional strategies, tools, and relationships. Join nonprofit professionals from across Texas for a FREE six-week virtual learning cohort designed to help you strengthen how your organization recruits, supports, engages, and retains volunteers.

⭐ Practical strategies you can use right away
⭐ Tools, templates & Texas-based examples
⭐ Six interactive 90-minute sessions
⭐ Connections with peers from across the state
⭐ An online community for continued learning and exchange

The 2027 cohort runs January 13–February 17. Ready to strengthen volunteer engagement at your organization? Apply now ➡️onestarfoundation.org/volunteer-engagement

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10/23/2026

Connection is where meaningful impact begins. 🔗🤝🌱

At last week's 2026 Texas Volunteer Management Conference, themed "Bridges Beyond Boundaries," we were reminded of the power of intentional connection: "Across the presentations and workshops, a common thread emerged: connection across generations, connection through meaningful 60-second interactions, and connection through volunteerism. Each reminded me that lasting impact often begins with simple, intentional moments of engagement." - Gabriela, Volunteer Texas Senior Program Officer

We left feeling energized by the passionate volunteer engagement leaders across Texas who are working to connect more people with causes that matter and strengthen communities across Texas. Thank you to the TVMC planning committee and VolunteerNow for creating this opportunity to learn, share ideas, and build relationships that move our collective work forward. 💙

Stay tuned next week as we share more opportunities to deepen your volunteer engagement fundamentals! 👀

10/19/2026

Please join us in welcoming Gabriela Garcia-De Avila to the OneStar team as our new Senior Program Officer for Volunteer Texas! Gabriela will help bring our statewide volunteerism strategy to life, building partnerships, expanding youth engagement, celebrating volunteer impact, and creating more opportunities for Texans to make a difference in their communities.

With a career rooted in the power of service to build leadership and strengthen communities, Gabriela possesses a passion for volunteerism that resonates deeply with OneStar’s mission. We’re thrilled to have her experience and commitment to service on board as we expand Volunteer Texas and inspire more Texans to get involved! Read staff bios on the OneStar website ➡️ onestarfoundation.org/board-staff

10/13/2026

Creating community impact takes more than a big heart. 💙 It may also require sound judgment, thoughtful planning, strong partnerships, and a commitment to keep learning. Whether you’re navigating tough decisions, exploring a new mission, deepening your knowledge of philanthropy, or tackling hunger and poverty, these upcoming events can help you turn purpose into greater impact!

⭐ Toothpaste Chronicles: What To Do When You’re Ethically Squeezed, presented by AFP Coastal Bend
⭐ Is Starting a Nonprofit Right for You? presented by Texas Grants Resource Center
⭐ Day of Education: Foundations, presented by Greater Fayette Community Foundation
⭐ Together at the Table 2026, presented by Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty

Investing in your knowledge and connections helps build stronger organizations and more resilient communities. Make time to learn, share ideas, and bring new perspectives back to your work!

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

10/07/2026

More time to save your seat—and save with early bird pricing! We’re extending the early bird registration deadline for the 2027 Texas Nonprofit Summit to Friday, November 6. ⏰🐦🎫 This gives nonprofit leaders, teams, and partners across Texas more time to plan ahead, secure budget approval, and make the case to join us in Austin for one of the state’s premier gatherings for nonprofit leadership and collaboration!

The Texas Nonprofit Summit brings together nonprofit professionals, decision-makers, funders, capacity builders, and community changemakers for high-level conversations about the ideas, partnerships, and strategies shaping the future of our sector. This year’s theme, "Partners in Purpose: Shaping What Comes Next," invites us to explore how collaboration, trust, community leadership, and bold questions can move Texas communities forward. 🤝🌱🌟

Speakers and sessions will be announced soon—so now is a great time to register at the discounted early bird rate. Register now ➡️ onestarfoundation.org/texas-nonprofit-summit

10/05/2026

The rules of volunteer engagement are changing. Is your organization adapting with them? As volunteer expectations evolve, nonprofits are being challenged to rethink how they attract, engage, and retain people who want to make a difference.

🌱✍️💡Join OneStar for Rewriting the Rules of Engagement, a FREE virtual webinar on Tuesday, November 17, exploring emerging trends in volunteer engagement and how organizations can adapt while staying grounded in the practices that make engagement meaningful and effective.

Register ➡️ onestarfoundation.org/event/rewriting-the-rules-of-engagement

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