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One Voice Panel Discussion: What I Wished I Had Known Before Becoming an Executive Director
 On November 15th, come and learn about the journey nonprofit leaders have taken to reach their positions and the lessons they have learned along the way. This will be an interactive session with the opportunity to ask questions.
Target Audience: Executive Directors within the first two years of their position and individuals who are interested in becoming an executive director one day. The session will be limited to 25 participants, and One Voice members/individuals who are employed by a One Voice member will have preference. Non-members will be charged $30. Email caity@onevoicecentraltx.org if you are a non-member who would like to register. We encourage One Voice members to forward this invitation to staff members who may be interested.
Confirmed Panelists:
When: Tuesday, November 15th, 8:00am-10:00am (Light breakfast from 8:00am-8:30am)
Where: Meals on Wheels Central Texas - Board Room
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One Voice Training: Advocacy & Lobbying 101 for Texas Nonprofits
 Lobbying is not only legal – it’s one of the most effective means for nonprofits to advance their missions! Whether influencing the state budget or advocating for legislative reform, there are many reasons that 501(c)(3) public charities choose to lobby to achieve their policy goals. This comprehensive workshop will help explain what lobbying is and why it is so important. Federal law allows 501(c)(3) public charities (including houses of worship and public foundations) to lobby within generous limits, and state law similarly permits nonprofit lobbying and advocacy. This training addresses:
- How the tax law permits lobbying for nonprofits
- One easy step most charities can take to maximize the amount they’re allowed to spend on lobbying
- Yearly lobbying limits for charities
- Tips for taking advantage of the narrow definitions of lobbying – which will help charities make the most of their lobbying limit
- The application of these rules to ballot measure activities
- Texas lobbying definitions, registration, & reporting requirements
About the Presenter: Natalie Ossenfort is the Texas Director at Alliance for Justice, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing democracy by ensuring that all Americans have a voice in the government that serves them. At AFJ, Natalie works with the organization's Bolder Advocacy program to provide nonprofits with the assistance they need to confidently advocate on behalf of their organizational missions. Bolder Advocacy provides training, written legal resources, and free technical assistance to nonprofits regarding the rules of advocacy and lobbying at the federal, state, and local levels. By strengthening the capacity of nonprofits to pursue policy reform, groups are able to more effectively speak out on behalf of the needs of their communities and constituents.
When: Wednesday, November 30th, 2:00pm-4:00pm
Where: LifeWorks East - Multipurpose Room
This training is free for One Voice members to attend. A maximum of two individuals per member organization may RSVP for each workshop at this time. We encourage Executive Directors, Board Members, and senior staff to attend. If more than two individuals from your agency are interested in attending, please email caity@onevoicecentraltx.org to place additional individuals on the waiting list. Additionally, if you are not a One Voice member and would like to attend, you can email caity@onevoicecentraltx.org and request to be put on a waiting list. We will inform you if space permits for you to attend; the cost for non-members to attend is $30. We encourage One Voice members to forward this invitation to staff and board members who may be interested.
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Community Events and Opportunities
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YWCA Hosts Monthly Dialogues on Issues of Race & Discrimination
Friday, October 28th Topic:
“Black Lives Matter vs. Police Force: Do we have to choose?”
Recently a dichotomy has been created around the Black Lives Matter Movement and the police force. If you support police accountability and an end to police brutality it is assumed that you hate the police. If you support the police force it is assumed that you condone the murder of Black individuals by the police. Neither assumption considers an individual’s social location (intersectionality of multiple identities). This dialogue will explore:
- Do we have to choose between Black Lives Matter and the police force?
- What does it really mean if we choose one over the other?
- Can we support both?
- How do families with relatives in the police force create a balance?
- Do I find myself being torn in supporting one side or the other?
- Can I see how there can be a balance?
- How do I talk to my friends/family about looking at all sides compassionately and critically?
When: Every final Friday of the month, 12:00pm-1:30pm
Where: YWCA Greater Austin Offices - Suite 110
Whether you are a teacher, public servant, student, counselor, parent, young adult, child, elder, male, female, black, white, brown, yellow, atheist, religious, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, a person with a disability, etc. an “ism” has touched you in some way. The YWCA Greater Austin believes that the best way to handle a difficult subject is through open, honest, productive conversation with many voices in the room. This free dialogue is open to the community. Bring your lunch and for the dialogue! Discussions co-facilitated by Laura Gómez-Horton, LCSW, Clinical Director and Dr. DeAnna Harris-McKoy, Volunteer Counselor. RSVP at 512.326.1222 and please ask for Laura.
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Greater Round Rock Community Foundation Hosts Second Nonprofit Meeting: Engaging Donors in Lifetime Gifts & Estate Planning Services
The Greater Round Rock Community Foundation is hosting an informational meeting for local nonprofits interested in learning more about engaging their donors in lifetime gifts and estate planning services. Thompson and Associates is a national organization that works through nonprofit organizations to provide planned giving expertise while leading donors through a personalized and comprehensive charitable estate planning process. The Foundation is considering bringing this service to local nonprofits but wants to gage interest, measure local support, and answer questions about the process first. For those organizations that attended the first meeting and are interested in discussing next steps we will have a separate discussion at the end of this presentation.
When: Wednesday, November 9th, 9:30am–11:30am
Where: Round Rock Chamber of Commerce - Board Room
In order to register please email amy@rrcommunityfoundation.org.
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Foundation Communities and United Way of Williamson County Provide Guidance for the Health Insurance Marketplace Website
Tuesday, November 1st begins Open Enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace. Foundation Communities offers many free services at their Community Financial Centers, including guidance for health coverage. Visit their website to learn about the services they offer for Open Enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace, including:
- Teaching people how to use their insurance
- Improving health literacy
- Troubleshooting problems with insurance
- Responding to Marketplace and insurance letters
- Providing alternatives to the Medicaid Gap
- Addressing issues with 1095 tax forms
- Reviewing and explaining medical bills
- Finding in-network providers
To find out more about services offered at a location near you see this flyer in English and Spanish!
- Appointment scheduling
- Times and locations of informative sessions
- Lists of what to bring to a consultation
- Information and resources
Please pass this information along to your colleagues, clients, employees, or anyone you think might benefit from these resources!
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