Contact Us
Nonprofit Resource Center
ESSBL 4.103
Email: nrc@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 665-7566
Resources
Resources for Starting a Nonprofit
- Is starting a nonprofit right for you? Free self-paced course from Candid. Learning
- Texas RioGrande Legal Aid’s publication: Legal Toolkit for Texas Nonprofits
- Texas RioGrande Legal Aid’s publication: How to Start a Texas Nonprofit Corporation
- Many, although not all, nonprofits decide to incorporate. The Texas Secretary of State's website provides information about submitting the Certificate of Formation and other steps to incorporate in the state.
Webinars
Weathering the Storm – A Rural Guide to Disaster Planning and Readiness
June 24 | 10:00-11:00 am CT | No Cost to Attend
Who Should Attend?
Anyone who wants to learn how to plan for a disaster, especially local nonprofits and governments.
Featured Speakers:
- Courtney Goss, State Voluntary Agency Liaison, TDEM
- Stephanie Duke, Chairperson, Texas VOAD
- Justen Noakes, Executive Director, BeforeDuringAfter
- Taylor Wolter, Director, Rebuild Texas Fund
What Will You Learn?
- How disaster relief is changing in Texas and what proactive planning looks like
- Who’s involved in disaster response, featuring key organizations like:
- Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM)
- Texas Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (Texas VOAD)
- OneStar’s Rebuild Texas Fund
- How to use BeforeDuringAfter, a new tool that helps small businesses and communities access disaster resources
- Tips for tapping into philanthropic support during a crisis