Contact Us
Nonprofit Resource Center
ESSBL 4.103
Email: nrc@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 665-7566
Resources
Grant Directory Access
We are pleased to offer our RGV nonprofit fundraisers access to a professional-level subscription to Candid's Foundation Online grant funder database at our Edinburg or Brownsville Nonprofit Resource Center offices. To schedule an appointment, please select the Nonprofit Resource Center location closest to you:
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.
Conferences
2025 Education Conference for Philanthropy
Location: Coastal Bend Food Bank, 5442 Bear Lane, Corpus Christi, 78405
A virtual option is available
Date and time: Wed, September 3, 2025, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CT
Save the date for the Association of Fundraising Professionals TX Coastal Bend Chapter annual Education Conference for Philanthropy presented by H-E-B! Whether you are a fundraiser, corporate donor, or board member for a nonprofit, this conference offers an opportunity for professional development, valuable takeaways, and networking to become more empowered, regardless of the size of your organization or your years of experience.
This year's conference returns to the Coastal Bend Food Bank on Wednesday, September 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Attendees have the option to choose between a full-day or half-day program, featuring speakers, roundtable discussions, and meaningful conversations. An All-Day Pass includes a light breakfast, lunch, and happy hour with complimentary beer, wine, and snacks. Those who purchase a half-day pass will have the option of either the morning session (with a light breakfast) from 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. or the afternoon session (with lunch) from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.