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Nonprofit Resource Center

ESSBL 4.103
Email: nrc@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 665-7566

Workshops

Supporting and building capacity is integral to our mission to serve nonprofit organizations across the Rio Grande Valley. The NRC delivers affordable training for nonprofits taught by subject matter professionals.

Our Nonprofit Workshop Series provides unique learning opportunities, networking, and a Q&A time with each presenter.

Spring 2024

January

KEEPING THE FUN IN FUNDRAISING

Thursday, January 25, 2024 | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm | Brownsville, TX | Cost: $45

Presented by: Andrea March, TRLA – Texas RioGrande Legal Aid

This workshop will answer your questions about charitable activities such as raffles, bingo, auctions, online solicitations, selling goods or services, acknowledging donors, and other legal aspects of fundraising in Texas.

February

GRANT WRITING AND PROPOSAL PLANNING

Tuesday, February 13, 2024 | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm | Weslaco, TX | Cost: $45

Presented by: Felipe Salinas, Contexto Consulting, LLC

This workshop will provide participants with a blueprint for developing competitive grant proposals using actual grant application examples.

March

BOARD RECRUITMENT AND ONBOARDING

Tuesday, March 6, 2024 | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm | Weslaco, TX | Cost: $45

Presented by: Sabrina Walker Hernandez, Supporting World Hope

Recruiting the right board members for your organization is essential. Board leadership can break or make a nonprofit. In this practical and insightful session, Sabrina gives a step-by-step plan to attract, recruit, and retain the right board members.

Registration opens on February 14

April

VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION AND UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPS

Tuesday, April 2, 2024 | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm | Weslaco, TX | Cost: FREE

Presented by: UTRGV Office of Community Engagement

This workshop will explore recruitment strategies for a variety of volunteer needs. You will discover how to determine optimal volunteers, devise a recruitment strategy to target those individuals, learn practical training and orientation practices, and learn effective methods for recognizing and retaining your volunteers. You will also learn about UTRGV's commitment to community engagement and opportunities to connect with university resources.

Registration opens on March 12

May

CREATING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR YOUR NONPROFIT

Thursday, May 9, 2024 | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm | Weslaco, TX | Cost: $45

Presented by: Jeff Grandy, Catapult Fundraising

A comprehensive development plan can help ensure success in your fundraising efforts by harnessing the strengths of your organization's leadership, staff, and volunteers. Participants will leave with a preliminary development plan for their organization, including a clear implementation path and defined evaluation measures.

Now Registering

Summer 2024

June

NONPROFITS – GETTING STARTED AND STAYING LEGAL

Thursday, June 6, 2024 | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm | Brownsville, TX | Cost: $45

Presented by: Andrea March, TRLA – Texas RioGrande Legal Aid

This workshop will cover legal information about types of nonprofit entities, the advantages and disadvantages of each, steps in becoming a tax-exempt 501(c)(3), and other legal requirements. Whether starting a nonprofit or seeking help understanding compliance, this workshop is for you.

Registration opens on May 20