Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # One Voice Central Texas Austin Area Human Services Association ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [FY27 Social Services Budget: Where We Stand and What Comes Next ](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/issues/fy27-social-services-budget-where-we-stand-and-what-comes-next/) - AS OF 8/13/2026 FY27 Social Services Budget: Where We Stand and What Comes Next City Council's adoption of the FY27 budget represents an important step forward for Austin's social services system. The actions taken this week appear to restore most of the funding reductions that had been proposed for FY27, preventing significant disruptions to services that thousands of - [OVCT Updates Regarding FY26-27 City Budget](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/issues/ovct-letter-regarding-fy27-city-budget/) - Originally Published June 3, 2026 For the past several months, One Voice Central Texas members have been meeting with City Council members and attending City Council/Committee meetings to urge the City to prioritize funding for programs that serve as the infrastructure of the community. On May 28, One Voice Chair Dr. Rosamaria Murillo penned a - [Faith Leader Letter of Support](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/uncategorized/faith-leader-letter-of-support/) - Signatures collected on behalf of One Voice Central Texas Dear Mayor & City Councilmembers: As leaders from Austin's diverse faith communities, we are united by a shared commitment to the dignity of every person and the responsibility we all share to care for our neighbors. While our traditions differ, we are guided by common values of compassion, - [Board Letter of Support](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/uncategorized/board-letter-of-support/) - Signatures collected on behalf of One Voice Central Texas Dear Mayor Watson and Council: As community leaders who serve on the boards of Austin’s nonprofit organizations, we are writing to express our concern about proposed reductions to social services in the FY27 City Budget. Our experience in both the private and nonprofit sectors has taught us that fiscal responsibility and strategic investment go hand - [OVCT Responds to City Auditor's Nonprofit Contract Management Report](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/issues/ovct-responds-to-city-auditors-nonprofit-contract-management-report/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (July 20, 2026) OVCT Responds to City Auditor's Nonprofit Contract Management Report AUSTIN, TX — One Voice Central Texas (OVCT), representing more than 80 nonprofit organizations serving Central Texas, today issued the attached formal response to the City Auditor’s July 2026 Special Request: Nonprofit Contract Management Report. OVCT supports the ongoing efforts - [Central Texas Nonprofits Face More Than $42 Million in Federal Funding Losses, Survey FindS](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/issues/central-texas-nonprofits-face-more-than-42-million-in-federalfunding-losses-new-survey-find/) - Cross-sector coalition releases first-of-its-kind regional snapshot as local funding pressures compound federal cuts.(AUSTIN, Texas; April 22, 2026) — A coalition of Central Texas organizations today released findings from a community pulse survey showing that federal funding cuts are having an immediate and significant impact on the region's nonprofit sector, with over $42 million in total - [2025 OVCT Annual Report](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/updates/2025-ovct-annual-report/) - Click below to view & download a full resolution copy: New OVCT 2025 Annual Report (8.5 x 14 in)Download - [One Voice Central Texas Opposes Ten Percent Cut to Austin Public Health Social Service Contracts](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/issues/one-voice-central-texas-opposes-ten-percent-cut-to-austin-public-health-social-service-contracts/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 19, 2025Media Contact: Corie Lonidier, corie@onevoicecentraltx.org One Voice Central Texas Opposes Ten Percent Cut to Austin Public Health Social Service Contracts AUSTIN, Texas One Voice Central Texas (OVCT) is a coalition of more than eighty nonprofit health and human service organization Executive Directors and leaders. OVCT is dedicated to empowering and supporting - [Coalition Statement of Support for Prop Q](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/uncategorized/coalition-statement-of-support-for-prop-q/) - Date: October 1, 2025To: One Voice Central Texas Members, Community Partners, and Supporters One Voice Central Texas (OVCT) is a coalition of 80+ member organizations dedicated to empowering and supporting health and human services nonprofit executive leaders by providing the resources, advocacy, and collaborative opportunities necessary for their organizations to effectively serve their communities. Following - [Local Nonprofits Struggle Amid Inflation, Federal Policy Shifts, And Funding Uncertainty - Critical Services Already Being Lost](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/issues/local-nonprofits-struggle-amid-inflation-federal-policy-shifts-and-funding-uncertainty-critical-services-already-being-lost/) - LOCAL NONPROFITS STRUGGLE AMID INFLATION, FEDERAL POLICY SHIFTS, AND FUNDING UNCERTAINTY - CRITICAL SERVICES ALREADY BEING LOST FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Corie Lonidier, corie@onevoicecentraltx.org One Voice Central Texas737-295-1656 [Austin, 2/7/25] – The local nonprofit community is facing unprecedented economic and policy-driven challenges. Continued inflation, declining donations, reduced volunteerism, and the expiration of federal pandemic-related - [2024 Annual Report](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/updates/2024-annual-report/) - OVCT 2024 Annual Report_Final (1)Download - [Off to a Great Start in 2020!](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/uncategorized/off-to-a-great-start-in-2020/) - Thank you to everyone who joined us for the very first One Voice meeting of the new year! We are excited to announce the 2020 Officers voted in at meeting: CHAIR: Dan Leal, Executive Director, Seedling VICE CHAIR: Darcie DeShazo, Executive Director, The Settlement Home for Children SECRETARY: Lara George, Executive Director, The Christi Center TREASURER: Marion Martin, - [OVCT Asks: 2024 Austin Mayoral & City Council Candidates](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/issues/ovct-asks-2024-austin-mayoral-city-council-candidates/) - One Voice Central Texas is a coalition of nearly 100 health and human service nonprofit organizations serving the Austin area. Every day, our member organizations provide essential services to thousands of Central Texans including food access, transitional housing, aging services, and more. As part of our efforts to engage local leadership, we prepared six questions - [A Day Without Nonprofits](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/issues/a-day-without-nonprofits/) - Background In celebration of National Nonprofit Day on August 17, One Voice Central Texas has launched a campaign to explore what our community would look like if nonprofits disappeared for just one day. We’ve gathered data, stories, and interviews from 44 nonprofit organizations in the Austin area to showcase their impact on a single day. - [One Voice Supports Meaningful Public Input in the Upcoming Legislative Session](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/one-voice-updates/one-voice-supports-meaningful-public-input-in-the-upcoming-legislative-session/) - Earlier this month, One Voice was one of 72 Texas organizations to sign on to a letter originated by Texans Care for Children asking that the Texas legislature put protocols in place to allow for meaningful public input in the upcoming legislative session. To read the full letter, please click here. - [OVCT Meeting with Assistant City Manager Chris Shorter ](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/news/ovct-meeting-with-assistant-city-manager-chris-shorter/) - One Voice Central Texas would like to thank Assistant City Manager Chris Shorter and his team for an excellent meeting on August 13 that focused on One Voice's alignment with Austin's Strategic Direction 2023 and potential future collaborations. We'd also like to thank Lourdes Zuniga, Public Policy Committee Co-Chair and Executive Director of the Financial Literacy Coalition - [Level 1 Reframing Health and Human Services Workshop](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/one-voice-updates/level-1-reframing-health-and-human-services-workshop/) - Start Time: 8:30 amEnd Time: 1:00 pm October 26, 2016 - October 26, 2016 835 N. Pleasant Valley Road Map and Directions | View Event Details Description:Please join the One Voice Communications Committee as they host two days of workshops led by the National Human Services Assembly to mobilize around exciting new research that will shift the - [One Voice Training: Advocacy & Lobbying 101 for Texas Nonprofits](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/one-voice-updates/one-voice-training-advocacy-lobbying-101-for-texas-nonprofits/) - November 30, 2016 - November 30, 2016 835 N. Pleasant Valley Road Map and Directions | View Event Details Description: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 - [One Voice Panel Discussion: What I Wish I Had Known Before Becoming an Executive Director](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/one-voice-updates/one-voice-panel-discussion-what-i-wished-i-had-known-before-becoming-an-executive-director/) - Start Time: 8:00 amEnd Time: 10:00 am November 15, 2016 - November 15, 2016 3227 E. 5th St. Map and Directions | View Event Details Description: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 - [Maintaining Focus on Your Mission During a Leadership Transition](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/events/maintaining-focus-on-your-mission-during-a-leadership-transition/) - Start Time: 5:30 pmEnd Time: 7:30 pm September 29, 2016 - September 29, 2016 411 West Monroe Street Map and Directions | View Event Details Description:Please join One Voice Central Texas for an interactive peer discussion with Board Leaders and Executive Directors about how to conduct leadership transitions whether through retirement, prepared by notice, emergency, or - [Recap of One Voice Workshops on Reframing Human Services](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/events/recap-of-one-voice-workshops-on-reframing-human-services/) - The One Voice Communications Committee hosted two days of workshops led by the National Human Services Assembly (NHSA) to mobilize around exciting new research that shifts the narrative on human services. Ilsa Flanagan, Program Director, and Bridget Gavaghan, Consultant, of the National Reframing Initiative for NHSA trained participants to use reframing techniques to produce templates for key documents used by One Voice and - [One Voice in the News!](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/one-voice-updates/one-voice-in-the-news/) - One Voice held a successful press conference last Wednesday afternoon in collaboration with Council Member Delia Garza, AISD, and Austin Interfaith to urge City Council to increase funding for social services in the City budget, based on the resolution they passed earlier this year to do so. Thanks to all One Voice members who attended - [Apply for TEF Transit Passes Today! 2017 RFA Release!](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/community-news/apply-for-tef-transit-passes-today-2017-rfa-release/) - The Transit Empowerment Fund (TEF) Board is currently accepting 2017 applications through Tuesday, February 7th at 5:00pm from eligible 501(c)3 organizations, tax exempt veteran organizations, and governmental entities for: Purchase of deeply discounted Capital Metro Local Bus Passes, Commuter Passes, and MetroAccess Ten Ride Booklets (50% reduction from the reduced nonprofit rate = 75% discount from the full - [Recap from One Voice's Workshop on Creating a New Narrative for Human Services](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/one-voice-updates/recap-from-one-voices-workshop-on-creating-a-new-narrative-for-human-services/) - On April 27, 2016, One Voice members and staff attended a training with Ilsa Flanagan, Director the National Reframing Initiative from the National Human Services Assembly. Ilsa shared findings from new, groundbreaking research on reframing the language used to describe human services to increase public understanding and support, and helped agencies reframe their own messaging. Click the following - [Statesman Commentary: On Immigration, State is Hurting Local Communities](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/issues/read-our-latest-op-ed/) - One Voice recently co-wrote an op-ed published in the Austin American-Statesman in partnership with the YWCA Greater Austin and the Immigrant Services Network of Austin on the impact that State measures around immigration are having on the health and well-being of our communities. Please help us spread our message and engage community members in the - [Request a One Voice Scholarship for Beyond Diversity Training ](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/news/request-a-one-voice-scholarship-for-beyond-diversity-training/) - One Voice Central Texas is pleased to offer over 60 scholarships to current members interested in participating in Beyond Diversity™ training conducted by the Pacific Educational Group and offered by Leadership Austin. Now in its twenty-first year of existence, Beyond Diversity™ is a powerful, personally transformative two-day seminar designed to help leaders and community participants understand the impact of race - [Comment on Proposed Federal Changes to Overtime Rules](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/community-news/opportunity-to-comment-on-proposed-federal-changes-in-the-overtime-rules/) - The Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor has released - [OVCT Members Comment at Travis County Commissioner's Court Hearing](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/news/ovct-members-comment-at-travis-county-commissioners-court-hearing/) - On Tuesday, members of One Voice Central Texas spoke in favor of an increase to the health and human services allocation to the budget. We would like to thank the Research and Planning Division for their thoughtful and deliberative process when crafting this year's budget request. We'd also like to thank Lourdes Zuniga, Public Policy - [Census 2020 Grant Opportunities](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/news/census-2020-grant-opportunities/) - One Voice Central Texas is committed to ensuring a complete and accurate count of all individuals during the 2020 Census. To that end, we would like to spotlight two important opportunities for local organizations to get involved and provide on-the-ground census public education. Applications are due for both opportunities by Monday, November 11th. United Way - [November Meeting Recap](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/uncategorized/november-meeting-recap/) - Thank you to all of our members who joined us at the last Member Meeting of 2019! We hope you enjoyed the discussions and we look forward to seeing you next year in 2020. We'd like to extend a special thanks to Hank Perret, the current Leadership Austin Executive Fellow for the Austin/Travis County Reentry Roundtable, for - [Apply for Deeply Discounted Capital Metro Passes](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/community-news/apply-for-deeply-discounted-capital-metro-passes/) - The Transit Empowerment Fund (formerly the Basic Transportation Needs Fund) Board is now accepting applications for the purchase of deeply discounted Capital Metro transit passes, including regular and reduced-fare local bus passes, premium passes, commuter passes, and MetroAccess 10-ride booklets. Any 501(c)3 organization, 501(c)9 organization or governmental entity is eligible to apply. All passes must be used by - [One Voice Orientation](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/one-voice-updates/one-voice-orientation/) - April 30, 2015 - April 30, 2015 3418 N. Lamar Blvd Map and Directions | View Event Details Description:Please join us at an orientation to learn about One Voice, our committees, and our 2015 workplan. This is an opportunity to ask any questions that you may have about One Voice. The orientation is open to - [KXAN covers One Voice's advocacy for City HHS budget increase](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/one-voice-updates/kxan-covers-one-voices-advocacy-for-city-hhs-budget-increase/) - We're in the news! One Voice members were interviewed on KXAN last night about the need for increased City funding for Health & Human Services. See the video and article here! Help us spread the word: Follow these steps to share the news story with your network! LIKE us on Facebook and FOLLOW us on Twitter SHARE our top Facebook post and RETWEET our top tweet on your pages and personal - [Tale of Two Austins Kick-off: What it is & how to participate](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/one-voice-updates/the-tale-of-two-austins-what-it-is-how-to-participate/) - May 1, 2015 - May 1, 2015 3227 E. 5th St. Map and Directions | View Event Details Description:Due to the success of our first Tale of Two Austins infographic campaign, we will be continuing the campaign this year with new infographics on different issue areas. On May 1st, we will launch a Tale of Two Austins infographic and - [Announcement of RFA from the Basic Transportation Needs Fund Board](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/community-news/announcement-of-rfa-from-the-basic-transportation-needs-fund-board/) - The Basic Transportation Needs Fund was established in 2011 as a partnership between Capital Metro and One Voice Central Texas to enhance access to transportation. Since 2012, an independent Board has overseen the work of the Fund including the distribution of transit passes to nonprofit organizations and support of two demonstration projects. The Board includes - [One Voice Happy Hour](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/one-voice-updates/one-voice-happy-hour/) - April 9, 2015 - April 9, 2015 1411 E. 7th St. Map and Directions | View Event Details Description:Please join us at a happy hour to welcome Executive Directors who are new to their positions or agencies. Appetizers will be provided; cash bar. Free parking is available at 6th and Navasota. View Event Details - [OVCT 2015 Legislative Principles](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/legislature/ovct-2015-legislative-principles/) - The One Voice membership voted to endorse 2015 legislative principles at the January membership meeting. Click here to view One Voice's legislative principles for the 84th Legislature. - [Read our op-ed in the Statesman!](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/one-voice-updates/read-our-op-ed-in-the-statesman/) - Hot off the press! Read our op-ed published in the Statesman on why increasing City funding for social services is necessary to achieve affordability in Austin. Help us spread the word: follow these steps to share the op-ed with your network! LIKE us on Facebook and FOLLOW us on Twitter SHARE our top Facebook post - [Request for Qualifications for Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI) Assistance](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/one-voice-updates/request-for-qualifications-for-diversity-equity-inclusion-dei-assistance/) - One Voice Central Texas is a coalition of the leadership of more than one hundred nonprofit health and human service organizations working to make sure that everyone can contribute to our community and thrive. We represent the integrated network of human services that connects everyone of all ages and circumstances to social resources, opportunities, and - [2024 Voter Education Guide](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/issues/2024-voter-education-guide/) - The One Voice Central Texas Public Policy Committee is proud to present the 2024 Voter Education Guide. Brainstormed and created with nonprofits in mind, this document provides general and nonpartisan education around voting in Texas. With 2024 being a major election year, we hope that this guide proves useful for our members and community partners. - [OVCT signs Letter of Support for Affordable Child Care Now Coalition](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/uncategorized/ovct-signs-letter-of-support-for-affordable-child-care-now-coalition/) - At the June 20 Member Meeting, it was unanimously voted that One Voice would write a letter supporting Affordable Child Care Now, a broad coalition convened by United Way for Greater Austin that comprises Travis County civic organizations, businesses, and community members who support equitable access to affordable, quality childcare for all. This letter supports - [2023 OVCT Annual Report](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/uncategorized/2023-ovct-annual-report/) - One-Voice-2023-Annual-Report_Final-VersionDownload - [2022 Annual Report available](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/uncategorized/2022-annual-report-available/) - Final 2022 Annual ReportDownload - [The impact of nonprofit organizations in austin](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/community-news/the-impact-of-nonprofit-organizations-in-austin/) - One Voice Central Texas Releases Campaign Highlighting the Impact of Health and Human Service Nonprofits on the Well-Being of the Community AUSTIN, TX. - One Voice Central Texas has launched a campaign titled "The Impact of Nonprofit Organizations in Austin" to highlight the crucial role that health and human service nonprofit organizations play in ensuring - [2022 Voter Education Guide](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/one-voice-updates/2022-voter-education-guide/) - The One Voice Central Texas Public Policy Committee is proud to present the 2022 Voter Education Guide. Brainstormed and created with nonprofits in mind, this document provides basic and general education around voting in Texas. We hope that this guide proves useful for our members and community partners. Please see below for a direct link - [2021 Annual Report Available](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/one-voice-updates/2021-annual-report-available/) - Check out this easy-to-digest infographic annual report to learn how One Voice Central Texas spent 2021 offering various training opportunities and staying on top of issues so the organization could move forward in support of the vision and values of our members. 2021-OVCT-Annual-ReportDownload - [One Voice Central Texas Statement on Prop A](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/issues/one-voice-central-texas-statement-on-prop-a/) - One Voice Central Texas Statement on Prop A (2021) One Voice Central Texas is a coalition of more than one hundred local nonprofits who represent the community’s network of human services that connect people to the social resources, opportunities, and supports they need to thrive. Our members provide the building blocks to safe neighborhoods and - [One Voice Recommendations for American Rescue Plan Funding](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/issues/one-voice-recommendations-for-american-rescue-plan-funding/) - On May 21, 2021 One Voice Central Texas shared with Travis County and the City of Austin the following recommendations for the funding that will be received under the American Rescue Plan (ARP): One Voice Recommendations for American Rescue Plan Funding One Voice Central Texas is a coalition of the executive leadership of 105 nonprofit - [One Voice Central Texas Positioning Statement](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/community-news/positioning-statement/) - One Voice Central Texas provides support for Executive Directors and other social services sector professionals as valued community leaders. One Voice is a membership organization that brings leaders together and leverages its collective power to advocate for equitable policies and funding opportunities that improve community services and resources. Our coalition connects diverse groups of leaders - [Statement from One Voice Central Texas Leadership](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/one-voice-updates/statement-from-one-voice-central-texas-leadership/) - We are heartbroken by the violent events on March 16 that ended the lives of eight people, including six Asian women. As we collectively grieve and respond to this tragedy, we must lead with the needs of those most directly impacted at the center: the victims, their families and our Asian community as a whole. - [One Voice Central Texas Statement on Racial Injustice](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/one-voice-updates/one-voice-central-texas-statement-on-racial-injustice/) - The member organizations of One Voice Central Texas are deeply saddened and angered by the senseless murder of George Floyd and other Black and Brown people during interactions with law enforcement. We stand with the Black community and all communities of color, organizations, and leaders to fight to change the history of racial oppression and - [2020 Annual Report Released](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/one-voice-updates/2020-annual-report-released/) - More than ever, this past year has demonstrated how essential it is for nonprofit leaders to come together for mutual support and advocacy in order to strengthen and defend the sector and the clients our members serve. In the wake of COVID-19, collaboration, innovation, and peer support have been essential to local nonprofits, and One - [One Voice Request to City and County related to COVID-19 Response](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/issues/one-voice-request-to-city-and-county-related-to-covid-19-response/) - The members of One Voice Central Texas appreciate all the work the Austin City Council, the Austin City Manager, and the Travis County Commissioners are undertaking to ensure our community is safe as we face COVID 19. As we address this crisis, we would like to encourage the City of Austin and the County of - [2019 End of Year Celebration](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/uncategorized/2019-end-of-year-celebration/) - Thank you to all of our wonderful members who attended last night's End of Year Celebration at The Brewtorium ! We hope everyone had a blast! During the celebration, the Membership Committee gave the following awards: Most Engaged New Member: Jill Gonzalez, Executive Member of Women's Storybook Project of Texas Most Engaged Returning Member: Tiffany - [October Member Meeting Recap](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/news/october-member-meeting-recap/) - At the October Member Meeting, Paul Scott of AIDS Services of Austin moderated an insightful discussion on succession planning with Susan Eason, formerly of The Arc of the Capital Area, and Joyce Lauck, formerly of AGE of Central Texas. We'd like to thank our fabulous presenters, our moderator, and all of our members who attended. We hope you - [June Member Meeting Recap](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/news/june-member-meeting-recap/) - Thank you for joining us at last week's Member Meeting! We hope you enjoyed the discussions with Tara Carmean, Rochelle Olivares, and Octavio Ulloa of the Travis County Health and Human Services Research and Planning Division. Please click the following links related to this month's presentation: Travis County Poverty Brief Research & Planning Division information services available to nonprofits - [Thank you to SolarWinds!](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/uncategorized/thank-you-to-solarwinds/) - One Voice Central Texas would like to thank SolarWinds for generously donating Dell Projectors to seventeen One Voice member organizations! We'd also like to thank Joe Iannello, leader of One Voice's Project BEST, for his role in facilitating this fantastic opportunity for our members. - [September Member Meeting Recap](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/news/september-member-meeting-recap/) - Thank you to all of our members who attended the September meeting! We'd also like to thank Seeds for Change Consulting, LLC for leading us in a fruitful conversation that will inform the One Voice Strategic Planning process. We value your input and appreciate your participation in this important meeting! Have you thought of something you'd like to - [Request for Qualifications for Strategic Planning Facilitation](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/updates/request-for-qualifications-for-strategic-planning-facilitation/) - One Voice Central Texas is a coalition of the leadership of approximately one hundred nonprofit health and human service organizations working to make sure that everyone can contribute to our community and thrive. We represent the integrated network of human services that connects everyone of all ages and circumstances to social resources, opportunities, and support - [RFP: Employee Retirement Brokerage Consulting Services](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/uncategorized/rfp-employee-retirement-brokerage-consulting-services/) - Invitation One Voice Central Texas is soliciting proposals from insurance brokers/consultants qualified and interested in providing employee retirement brokerage and consulting services for One Voice Central Texas, a coalition of approximately 100 health and human service focused nonprofit organizations. Interested and qualified parties (brokers/consultants) who have demonstrated their ability at comparable work are invited to - [Request for Proposals: Strategic Consultation, Technical, and Administrative Support](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/one-voice-updates/request-for-proposals-strategic-consultation-technical-and-administrative-support/) - ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION One Voice Central Texas (OVCT), a 501©(3) nonprofit organization, based in Austin, is a coalition of the executive leadership of over 100 nonprofit health and human service organizations committed to making sure that everyone can reach their full potential and contribute to our community. We represent the community’s integrated network of human - [2018 Annual Report](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/one-voice-updates/2018-annual-report/) - Check out this easy-to-digest infographic annual report to learn how One Voice Central Texas spent 2018 offering various training opportunities and staying on top of issues so the organization could move forward in support of the vision and values of our members. 2018 OVCT Annual Report - [2017 One Voice Central Texas Annual Report Available](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/one-voice-updates/2017-one-voice-central-texas-annual-report-available/) - Check out this easy-to-digest infographic annual report to learn how One Voice Central Texas spent 2017 offering various training opportunities and staying on top of issues so the organization could move forward in support of the vision and values of our members. 2017 One Voice Central Texas Annual Report - [2016 One Voice Central Texas Annual Report Available](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/one-voice-updates/2016-one-voice-central-texas-annual-report-available/) - Check out this easy-to-digest infographic annual report to learn how One Voice Central Texas spent 2016 establishing new initiatives, offering various training opportunities and staying on top of issues so the organization could move forward in support of the vision and values of our members. 2016 One Voice Central Texas Annual Report - [Read One Voice's New Mission, Vision, and Values Statements!](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/one-voice-updates/read-one-voices-new-mission-vision-and-values-statements/) - At our August membership meeting, members approved new mission, vision, and values statements for One Voice. Thank you to everyone who participated on the special Mission/Vision Task Force to draft the statements! Vision Statement: We envision an integrated network of health and human services that leverages its collective power to connect everyone of all ages and circumstance - [Enrollment in the One Voice Central Texas 403(b) Retirement Plan is Now Open!](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/one-voice-updates/enrollment-in-the-one-voice-central-texas-403b-retirement-plan-is-now-open/) - After two years of ensuring that we meet every legal and administrative hurdle, we are pleased to announce that we are now enrolling organizations into the One Voice Central Texas 403(b) retirement plan. The Investment Committee, with advice from CLS Partners, has reviewed and picked the investment funds, we have completed the Plan Document and - [One Voice Central Texas Strategic Plan for 2016-2018](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/one-voice-updates/one-voice-central-texas-strategic-plan-for-2016-2018/) - At the One Voice Central Texas membership meeting on April 21st, One Voice members approved One Voice's 2016-2018 strategic plan. The plan was developed through a strategic planning process led by Delta & Associates that included member surveys, focus groups, interviews, a full-day member retreat, and committee work. To download the full strategic plan click here. A one-pager overview can - [Tale of Two Austins in the News!](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/one-voice-updates/tale-of-two-austins-in-the-news/) - Time Warner Cable News released a story about our Tale of Two Austins campaign! The article and video "High Cost of Rent Impacts Austinites' Ability to Pay for Healthcare" features One Voice Treasurer/Public Policy Committee Co-Chair Jo Kathryn Quinn and member Steve Jackobs with Capital IDEA participant Danielle Henderson. The article highlights the difficult choice - [One Voice Central Texas Orientation](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/events/one-voice-central-texas-orientation/) - OVCT will be hosting an orientation for organizations or leaders new to One Voice, members who would like to get more involved, and non-members who are considering membership. Please join us to learn more about our work together as a voice in the community. Attendees are invited to attend the membership meeting directly after the orientation. Date: - [One Voice Central Texas Happy Hour](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/events/one-voice-central-texas-happy-hour/) - OVCT will be hosting a happy hour to welcome Executive Directors new to their current role or organization. If you are new to your organization, we hope you will join us as we celebrate your appointment and leadership. Current members are also encouraged to join us for drinks and snacks! Date: April 7th Time: 5:00PM-7:00PM Where: Sustainable Food Center Courtyard Register - [Building Well-Being: Creating a New Narrative for Human Services](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/events/building-well-being-creating-a-new-narrative-for-human-services-2/) - In this free workshop for OVCT members, Ilsa Flanagan Director the National Reframing Initiative from the National Human Services Assembly in Washington DC shares the findings from new, groundbreaking research on reframing the language we use to describe health and human services to increase public understanding and support. Through hands-on activities you will leave the session better - [Thank you, St. David's Foundation!](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/updates/thank-you-st-davids-foundation/) - One Voice extends a huge thank you to the St. David's Foundation for their generous $25,000 grant to support our capacity building efforts in 2016. The grant will help One Voice move forward with the strategic plan goals and help to strengthen our value to our members. - [New One Voice Logo - Thanks, ATCIC!](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/news/new-one-voice-logo-thanks-atcic/) - Thanks to Austin Travis County Integral Care (ATCIC) for the generous time their graphic design team donated to help One Voice develop our new logo! - [Presenting our 2015 Membership Profile!](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/one-voice-updates/presenting-our-2015-membership-profile/) - Did you know that our 87 members have a combined operating budget of more than $612 million, serve over 1.4 million (duplicated) clients, and engage over 80,000 volunteers? We are excited to share our 2015 membership profile, which details the collective community impact, services and funding sources of our members as well as our accomplishments this year. - [One Voice in the Media!](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/one-voice-updates/one-voice-in-the-media/) - One Voice Executive Directors, their Board members, staff and volunteers filled the Media Room at City Hall this past Tuesday to stand in support for a $6.7M funding increase for Health and Human Services in the City budget. One Voice chair Tod Marvin opened the conference telling a tale of a city divided by a - [Travis County HHS/VS Bill Tracking Report](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/legislature/travis-county-hhsvs-bill-tracking-report/) - Travis County HHS/VS Research & Planning has created a bill analysis and budget report of HHS-related proposed legislation. The bill tracking and budget reports will be continually updated. Please contact Elizabeth Vela at Elizabeth.Vela@traviscountytx.gov or at 512.854.3745 if you have questions, additions or comments. - [CPPP Legislative Budget Snapshot](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/legislature/cppp-legislative-budget-snapshot/) - Get up-to-date with the progress of House Bill 1, the 2016-17 General Appropriations Act, with the Center for Public Policy Priorities’ (CPPP) Legislative Budget Snapshot. The snapshot provides a comparison of the House and Senate’s budget differences and similarities on items related to health and economic opportunity. - [Help Us Spread the Word! Announcing the Tale of Two Austins Behavioral Health Campaign Launch](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/one-voice-updates/help-us-spread-the-word-announcing-the-tale-of-two-austins-behavioral-health-campaign-launch/) - We are so excited to announce the launch of the second installment of our Tale of Two Austins campaign, this time focusing on the behavioral health disparities in our community. Please participate and help us spread the word! Here is how you can participate in the social media campaign: 1. LIKE us on Facebook and - [OVCT Endorses One Voice Texas' Children & Youth Legislative Agenda](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/legislature/ovct-endorses-one-voice-texas-children-youth-legislative-agenda/) - On March 26, 2015, the One Voice Central Texas membership voted to endorse One Voice Texas' children & youth legislative agenda. - [Two Travis County RFS Released - Youth & Workforce Development](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/community-news/travis-county-requests-for-services-released-youth-workforce-development/) - The Travis County Health and Human Services & Veterans Service Department would like to notify you of the release of two requests for services (RFS): Youth Services (RFS # 1503-007-DW PROFESSIONAL YOUTH SERVICES) Workforce Development (RFS # 1503-010-DW PROFESSIONAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) To access the RFS information and proposal materials online, please follow this link - [One Voice Receives $35,000 Grant from RGK Foundation to Assist with Forming the MEP!](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/one-voice-updates/one-voice-receives-35000-grant-from-rgk-foundation-to-assist-with-forming-the-mep/) - We are thrilled to announce that RGK Foundation has awarded One Voice a $35,000 grant to be used towards our Multiple Employer Plan (MEP) start-up costs, such as ERISA counseling, fiduciary liability insurance, an MEP audit, and administrative support! If you have any questions about the One Voice MEP or would like to get more information about participating, please - [Announcing Our 2015 Officers](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/one-voice-updates/announcing-our-2015-officers/) - We are pleased to announce our 2015 leadership team voted in at our November membership meeting! Chair - Tod Marvin, Easter Seals Central Texas Vice-Chair - Ann Howard, ECHO Treasurer - Loretta Holland, Waterloo Counseling Center Secretary - Amy Temperley, HAND To thank our 2014 Chair Meg Poag for her leadership this year, we are - [Coverage Expansion Advocacy Day - March 12](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/legislature/coverage-expansion-advocacy-day-march-12/) - Join other coverage expansion supporters at a Coverage Expansion Advocacy Day on March 12th from 10:00am-3:30pm. If you have any questions about this event, please contact Laura Guerra-Cardus at lguerracar@childrensdefense.org. - [84th Legislature Expectations & Opportunities, Presented by Jason Sabo, Frontera Strategy](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/legislature/84th-legislature-expectations-opportunities-presented-by-jason-sabo-frontera-strategy/) - A big thank you to Jason Sabo, Founder of Frontera Strategy, for presenting an informative and entertaining preview of the 84th Legislature. Click here to download the powerpoint presentation. ## Pages - [Home](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/) - One Voice Central Texas Austin Area Human Services Association One Voice Central Texas is dedicated to empowering and supporting health and human services nonprofit executive leaders by providing the resources, advocacy, and collaborative opportunities necessary for their organizations to effectively serve their communities. 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We represent the integrated network of human services that connects everyone of all ages and circumstances - [Membership Application](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/membership-application/) - Become a Member Today To become a member of One Voice Central Texas, please click this link to complete a Membership Application (will open a new page). At the end of the application, you will be prompted to pay your membership dues. Please note that if you are a current member, you may already have - [Membership Directory](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/membership-directory/) - AGE of Central Texas Suzanne Anderson, Executive Director American YouthWorks Parc Smith, Executive Director Any Baby Can Veronda Durden, President and CEO Art Spark Texas Celia Hughes, Executive Director Asian Family Support Services of Austin Darlene Lanham, Executive Director Austin Allies Erika Nowlin, Executive Director Austin Center for Grief and Loss Chris Bonilla, Executive Director - [About Us](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/about/) - Our Mission One Voice Central Texas is dedicated to empowering and supporting health and human services nonprofit executive leaders by providing the resources, advocacy, and collaborative opportunities necessary for their organizations to effectively serve their communities. Our Vision We envision a collaborative network of organizations whose primary purpose is to significantly improve the quality of - [Membership](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/membership-2/) - Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of One Voice Central Texas! We invite you to join our growing membership dedicated to empowering and supporting health and human services nonprofit executive leaders by providing the resources, advocacy, and collaborative opportunities necessary for their organizations to effectively serve their communities. To learn about the - [403(b) Retirement Plan](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/member-benefits/group-benefits/403b-retirement-plan/) - OVCT Multiple Employer 403(b) Plan The One Voice Central Texas 403(b) Plan allows all One Voice members to offer an extremely competitive retirement plan for the benefit of their employees. Structured as a Multiple Employer Plan, it allows One Voice members the ability to offer their employees all the benefits of a retirement plan without most of - [Member Benefits](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/member-benefits/) - One Voice Central Texas provides executive leaders of local health and human service nonprofits with the following opportunities: Monthly Meetings Member Member Meetings focused on hot topics in the nonprofit sphere, sharing lessons learned, networking and connections, and offering mutual supportCommittee Meetings: Participation in committees that work together to problem solve and support members around - [Member Stories - Workforce Development](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/member-stories-workforce-development/) - [row] [span5] Our members are making a difference. Volunteer. Donate. Share the Stories of our Members. Click the infographics to read client stories from our previous Tale of Two Austins campaigns [/span5] [tabs direction="top" tab1="#1 most economically segregated major metropolitan area in the U.S." tab2="1/5 of adults in Central Texas cannot read or write well enough - [News and Updates](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/news-and-updates/) - Recent News Featured Members Events Recent News Community News [posts_grid columns="2" rows="1" order_by="date" order="DESC" thumb_width="150" thumb_height="150" meta="yes" excerpt_count="15" link="yes" link_text="Read More" category="community-news" custom_class="newsnews"] One Voice Updates [posts_grid columns="2" rows="1" order_by="date" order="DESC" thumb_width="150" thumb_height="150" meta="yes" excerpt_count="15" link="yes" link_text="Read More" category="one-voice-updates" custom_class="newsnews secondnews"] Legislature [posts_grid columns="2" rows="1" order_by="date" order="DESC" thumb_width="150" thumb_height="150" meta="yes" excerpt_count="15" link="yes" link_text="Read More" category="legislature" - [Member Stories 2014](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/member-stories2014/) - [row] [span5] Our members are making a difference. Volunteer. Donate. Share the Stories of our Members. [/span5] [tabs direction="top" tab1="1/3 of all individuals in Travis County are struggling to make ends meet." tab2="1/4 of children in Austin live in poverty." tab3="1/4 of residents spend more than half of their income on housing." tab4="35% of low-income - [Tale of Two Austins - Workforce Development](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/tale-of-two-austins-workforcedevelopment/) - Want to help change the story? Click here to download the infographic files Austin has the creativity, resources, dedication, and leadership to create a sustainable community where basic resources are provided and all residents are healthy, educated, safe, and live as independently and productively as possible. We ask for your partnership in embracing this vision - [Tale of Two Austins - Behavioral Health](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/tale-of-two-austins-mental-health/) - Want to help change the story? Click here to download the infographic files Austin has the creativity, resources, dedication, and leadership to create a sustainable community where basic resources are provided and all residents are healthy, educated, safe, and live as independently and productively as possible. We ask for your partnership in embracing this vision - [2023 Beyond Diversity Scholarship Request](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/beyond-diversity-scholarship-request/) - In 2019, One Voice Central Texas awarded 73 scholarships to members to cover the full registration fee for Beyond Diversity training offered by Leadership Austin. By December of that year, 70% of EDs/CEOs of One Voice organizations had participated in the training. Across 2020-2022, One Voice Central Texas awarded 56 more scholarships for a total - [One Voice Behavioral Health Service Providers](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/one-voice-behavioral-health-service-providers/) - The following One Voice members provide behavioral health counseling and/or support groups for their clients. Volunteer, donate, and support our amazing members as they continue to improve the lives of individuals and families across Central Texas! AIDS Services of Austin Any Baby Can Asian Family Support Services of Austin Austin Child Guidance Center Austin Children's Services - [Resources & Contacts](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/advocacy-resources/) - Contact Lists for Elected Officials Local Elected Officials Texas Legislature Elected Officials Federal Elected Officials - Click to find out who represents you! Texas Legislature Resources Legislative Updates on Health and Human Services Issues - Travis County HHS & VS Research and Planning has posted bill tracking reports and other legislative updates that summarize the - [Events](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/events/) - Communications CommitteeStandards of Excellence Committee Public Policy Committee [clear] Membership Committee Executive Committee Meetings Community/City Meetings [clear] Special One Voice Events Open Events Membership Meetings [clear] Community Calendar Links City Council Meetings Community Advancement Network's Events Calendar - [Advocacy Tips and Guidelines](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/advocacy-tips-and-guidelines/) - 2017 OVCT Advocacy Statements Advocacy 101 powerpoint presented by Erica Ekwurzel, CFRE, Advocacy in Motion, at a One Voice training Advocacy Outreach Checklist developed by PolicyWorks Tips on interacting with policymakers shared at a presentation given by Ellen Arnold, Arnold Public Affairs Guide on Advocacy and the Legislative Process created by Texas Homeless Network Guide on Advocating - [Statewide Coalitions Working on Issues of Interest to One Voice](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/statewide-coalitions-working-on-issues-of-interest-to-one-voice/) - Children & Youth Family & Sexual Violence Health Homelessness, Housing & Community Development Hunger & Food Access Nonprofit Strength Older Adults Payday Lending People with Disabilities State Budget Schools/Literacy Transportation - [Impacts of Federal Sequestration](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/impacts-of-federal-sequestration/) - Impacts of Federal Sequestration on Central Texas and Resources for Nonprofits Addressing Sequestration One Voice Central Texas has compiled a document that details the impact that sequestration cuts would have on Central Texas' social service agencies, and in turn, our community's vulnerable populations. It includes very specific information on how many people locally and statewide - [Database of One Voice Experts](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/database-of-one-voice-experts/) - One Voice has compiled a resource list of subject matter experts on a variety of human services issues for the media. These amazing nonprofit organizations are eager to help you tell the stories of the families they serve, so use them! If you are a member of the media, and want to do a story on - [Client Stories](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/client-stories/) - Our members are making a difference. Volunteer. Donate. Share the Stories of our Members. 1/3 of all individuals in Travis County are struggling to make ends meet. Capital IDEA Once a high school dropout, Dana Charlez is now a Capital IDEA graduate. With only a GED and four children to raise, Dana - [Reports on the 83rd Legislature](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/reports-on-the-83rd-legislature/) - One Voice Central Texas' Wrap-Up of Health and Human Services Legislation: Summary powerpoint presentation of legislation Comprehensive spreadsheet of bills Overview of SB 7 The Hogg Foundation's Summary of Mental Health-Related Legislation Texas Criminal Justice Coalition's 2013 Legislative Wrap-Up Texans Care for Children's Report on how Bills Passed this Session will Impact Children in the - [Calendar](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/calendar/) - [button text="Back to Calendar" link="events" style="default" size="normal" target="_self" display="block" class="backtocalendar" icon="no"] [spacer] [ESPRESSO_CHECKOUT] [clear] Community Calendar Links City Council Meetings Community Advancement Network's Events Calendar - [One Voice Legislative Principles and Priorities](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/one-voice-legislative-principles-and-priorities/) - One Voice's 2013 Legislative Agenda and Principles One Voice's 2011 Legislative Priorities - [Process for Requesting One Voice Support](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/process-for-requesting-one-voice-support/) - One Voice Central Texas Support: The Public Policy Committee has been authorized to write letters of support on behalf of One Voice if legislation falls under the principles of the One Voice Central Texas Legislative Agenda One Voice Member Request for a Letter of Support for an Issue that Falls Under the Approved One Voice - [Accountability Guide](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/accountability-guide/) - One Voice is committed to advancing public confidence and support for the nonprofit sector by exemplifying ethical practices, accountability, and the highest standards of quality service. In 2008, One Voice approved a Nonprofit Accountability Policy, encouraging members to commit to accountability standards. Every 18 months, the Standards of Excellence Committee updates the One Voice Accountability - [OVCT Policy Statements](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct-policy-statements/) - [tabs direction="top" tab1="2017" tab2="2016" tab3="2015" tab4="2014" tab5="2013" tab6="2012"] [tab1] 3/17 Commentary On Immigration - State is Hurting Local Communities 3/17 NDD United Sign On [/tab1][tab2] 9/16 One Voice - Concept Menu Concerns 8/16 Safe, Strong Communities Requires Putting People First 8/16 One Voice HHS Support Letter 8/16 OVCT Letter to City Council - Social Services - [Statewide Issues](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/for-members/public-policy/statewide-issues/) - 83rd Legislature Interim Committee Charges Click the following links to read summaries of health and human services-related House and Senate interim charges: HHS-Related Senate Interim Charges HHS-Related House Interim Charges Additionally, you can view the complete list of House and Senate interim charges by clicking the following links: List of Senate Interim Charges List of - [Public Policy](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/for-members/public-policy/) - When we speak with one voice, we represent hundreds of thousands of vulnerable people who often have no voice. – Susan Eason, Executive Director, The Arc of the Capital Area About the One Voice Public Policy Committee 2014 Public Policy Committee Co-Chairs: Ann Howard, ECHO and Elizabeth Hartman, American Gateways Public Policy Committee Goal: - [In the News](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/about/in-the-news/) - Proposition 1 Supporters Come Together to Urge Citizens to Vote Civic Leaders Tout Benefits of Proposed Tax Increase in Health Care Property Tax Vote Yes for Prop 1 News Conference Nonprofits' Collective Power Getting them Heard - [Membership Profile](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/about/membership-profile/) - Click to view & download the PDF version of the 2014 Membership Profile and our 2014 Annual Report to our funder St. David's Foundation. Click to view the 2012 Membership Profile and 2013 Membership Profile. - [Tale of Two Austins](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/tale-of-two-austins/) - Want to help change the story? Austin has the creativity, resources, dedication, and leadership to create a sustainable community where basic resources are provided and all residents are healthy, educated, safe, and live as independently and productively as possible. We ask for your partnership in embracing this vision and supporting the solutions required to make - [Member Stories - Mental Health](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/member-stories-mental-health/) - [row] [span5] Our members are making a difference. Volunteer. Donate. Share the Stories of our Members. Read Member Stories from our previous Tale of Two Austins campaign here. [/span5] [tabs direction="top" tab1="1/5 of adults in Travis County report poor mental health (stress, depression, and/or problems with emotions)." tab2="1/3 of all traffic fatalities in Travis County - [Member Stories](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/member-stories/) - Our members are making a difference. Volunteer. Donate. Share the Stories of our Members. Click the infographics to read client stories from our previous Tale of Two Austins campaigns The Salvation Army When Sandra lost her job she was quickly overwhelmed with rent and utility bills. Needing a place to go, - [Put People First](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/put-people-first/) - [span6] One Voice advocates for increased public funding for Health and Human Services One Voice Central Texas' Put People First campaign advocates on behalf of the rapidly growing populations in our community who are unable to access a standard of living that supports their health, safety, security, and general welfare. The rate of poverty in Austin is growing and - [Standards & Resources](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/for-members/standards-resources/) - The economic strength of Austin and health of its citizens depends on an effective, accountable, and proactive nonprofit sector. One Voice Central Texas is committed to advancing public confidence and support for the nonprofit sector by exemplifying ethical practices, accountability, and the highest standards of quality service. Standards Accountability Guide & Self-Assessment In 2008, One - [Our Guiding Principles](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/our-guiding-principles/) - One Voice Central Texas (OVCT) is an integrated network made up of over one hundred health and human service providers dedicated to connecting everyone of all ages and circumstances to social resources, opportunities, and support. 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One Voice Central Texas takes a proactive approach to identify, assess and act on public policy issues that support its clients and strengthen - [Pledge to Seek Change for a Fully Integrated, Non-Violent, and Welcoming Austin](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/pledge-to-seek-change-for-a-fully-integrated-non-violent-and-welcoming-austin/) - “The scars and stains of racism are still deeply embedded in American society. We have to deal with it.” – Congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis Those of us on the front lines who work to build safe, strong communities in the Greater Austin area agree with Congressman Lewis. Nonetheless, there are no easy - [One Voice Workforce Development Service Providers](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/one-voice-workforce-development-service-providers/) - The following One Voice members provide training, career development and support programs. Volunteer, donate, and support our amazing members as they continue to improve the lives of individuals and families across Central Texas! American YouthWorks Asian Family Support Services of Austin Austin Achieve Public Schools Austin Area Urban League Austin Free-Net Boys & Girls Clubs of - [Membership Committee](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/membership-committee/) - One Voice Central Texas is committed to building a strong membership that represents a cross-section of health and human service organizations in Central Texas. The Membership Committee works to expand and diversify our membership, connect executive directors with one another, and provide opportunities that facilitate networking and leveraging of organizational resources. - [Standards of Excellence Committee](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/standards-of-excellence-committee/) - The economic strength of Austin and health of its citizens depends on an effective, accountable and proactive nonprofit sector. The Standards of Excellence Committee is committed to advancing public confidence and support for the nonprofit sector by exemplifying ethical practices, accountability and the highest standards of quality service. The Standards of Excellence Committee plans trainings, - [Public Policy Committee](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/public-policy-committee/) - One Voice Central Texas believes that public policy plays a powerful role in impacting both the clients served by its member organizations as well as the organizations themselves. The Public Policy Committee identifies and acts on public policy issues that support our clients and strengthen the nonprofit sector. - [Communications Committee](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/communications-committee/) - The Communications Committee provides strategic and tactical support that aligns with One Voice’s mission, goals, its members and the broader community. This can include, but is not limited to meeting the communication and marketing needs of One Voice through a communication plan which works on: Leveraging resources (eg communications materials, outreach, etc) Public awareness campaigns - [Archive](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/archive/) - [Executive Committee](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/executive-committee/) - [Presentations](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/presentations/) - [button text="Back To Member Login" link="member-login/" style="default" size="normal" target="_self" display="inline" icon="no" class="backbuttons"] - [Testimonials](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/testimonials/) - [Membership Subscribe](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/membership-subscribe/) - Membership Information Over the last several years One Voice has been successful at creating the Put People First Campaign, facilitating well attended candidate forums, creating position papers, and increasing local funding for health and human services. One Voice is the non-profit Partner in the Community Action Network and local leadership expects One Voice to provide - [Reports on Local Issues](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/reports-on-local-issues/) - [Registration Cancelled](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/registration-cancelled/) - You have cancelled your registration.[ESPRESSO_CANCELLED] - [Transactions](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/transactions/) - [ESPRESSO_TXN_PAGE] - [Committees](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/about/committees/) - Communications Committee Co-Chairs: Cara Fox, The Christi Center and Thad Rosenfeld, Meals on Wheels and More The Communications Committee provides strategic and tactical support that align with One Voice's mission, goals, its members and the broader community. This can include but is not limited to meeting the communication and marketing needs of One Voice through: - [Request OVCT Support](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/for-members/public-policy/request-ovct-support/) - [National Issues](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/for-members/public-policy/national-issues/) - [Local Issues](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/for-members/public-policy/local-issues/) - [OVCT Survey Results](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/for-members/ovct-survey-results/) - [Membership Forms](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/membership/membership-forms/) ## Featured Members - [Jocelyn Barrera](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/jocelyn-barrera/) - [Carrie Graham](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/carrie-graham/) - [Lonny Stern](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/lonny-stern/) - [Upasna Kakroo](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/upasna-kakroo/) - [Erika Nowlin](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/erika-nowlin/) - [Christian Rodriguez](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/christian-rodriguez/) - [Libbey Sanford](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/libbey-sanford/) - [Leah Meunier](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/leah-meunier/) - [Lourdes Zuniga](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/lourdes-zuniga-2/) - [Patsy Dolan Bouressa](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/patsy-dolan-bouressa/) - [Serita Lacasse](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/serita-lacasse/) - [Julie Puentes](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/julie-puentes/) - [Lisa Kay Pfannenstiel](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/lisa-kay/) - [Gretchen Flatau](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/gretchen-flatau/) - [Laura Elmore](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/laura-elmore/) - [Javier Valdez](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/javier-valdez/) - [Kelley Worden](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/kelley-worden/) - [Kori Gough](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/kori-gough/) - [Christopher Hamilton](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/christopher-hamilton/) - [Molly Clayton](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/molly-clayton/) - [Nora Linares-Moeller](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/nora-linares-moeller/) - [Jennifer Young](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/jennifer-young/) - [Kami Griffiths](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/kami-griffiths/) - [Jo Kathryn Quinn](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/jo-kathryn-quinn/) - [Emily Ball Cicchini](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/emily-ball-cicchini-2/) - [Dan Leal](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/dan-leal/) - [Tod Marvin](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/tod-marvin/) - [Suzanne Anderson](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/suzanne-anderson/) - [Veronda Durden](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/veronda-durden/) - [Jill Gonzales](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/jill-gonzales/) - [Hudson Baird](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/hudson-baird/) - [Marion Martin](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/marion-martin/) - [Courtney Robinson](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/courtney-robinson/) - [Colin Wallis](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/colin-wallis/) - [Parc Smith](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/parc-smith/) - [Derrick Chubbs](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/derrick-chubbs/) - [Tiffany Patterson](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/tiffany-patterson/) - [Mary Van Haneghan](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/mary-van-haneghan/) - [David C. Smith](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/david-c-smith/) - [Jody Hopkins](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/jody-hopkins/) - [Linda Wade](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/linda-wade/) - [Walter Moreau](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/walter-moreau/) - [Simone Talma Flowers](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/simone-talma-flowers/) - [Suki Steinhauser](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/suki-steinhauser/) - [Albert L. Black](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/albert-l-black/) - [Marci Roe](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/marci-roe/) - [Carolyn Schwarz](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/carolyn-schwarz/) - [Paul Scott](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/paul-scott/) - [Mary Ellen Isaacs](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/mary-ellen-isaacs/) - [David Evans](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/david-evans/) - [Darcie DeShazo](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/featured_members/darcie-deshazo/) ## Meeting Items - [November 19, 2020](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/november-19-2020/) - [January 16, 2020](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/january-16-2020/) - [November 21, 2019](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/november-21-2019/) - [September 19, 2019](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/september-19-2019/) - [August 15, 2019](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/august-15-2019/) - [June 20, 2019](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/june-20-2019/) - [May 16, 2019](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/may-16-2019/) - [April 18, 2019](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/april-18-2019/) - [March 21, 2019](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/march-21-2019/) - [February 21, 2019](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/february-21-2019/) - [January 17, 2019](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/january-17-2019/) - [November 15, 2018](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/november-15-2018/) - [October 18, 2018](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/october-18-2018/) - [September 20, 2018](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/september-20-2018/) - [August 16, 2018](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/august-16-2018/) - [June 21, 2018](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/june-21-2018/) - [Test](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/test/) - [November 16, 2017](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/november-16-2017/) - [October 19, 2017](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/october-19-2017/) - [September 21, 2017](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/september-21-2017/) - [August 17, 2017](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/august-17-2017/) - [June 15, 2017](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/june-15-2017/) - [May 18, 2017](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/may-18-2017/) - [May 17, 2018](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/may-17-2018/) - [April 19, 2018](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/april-19-2018/) - [March 22, 2018](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/march-22-2018/) - [February 15, 2018](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/february-15-2018/) - [January 18, 2018](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/january-18-2018/) - [April 20, 2017](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/april-20-2017-2/) - [March 23, 2017](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/march-23-2017-2/) - [February 16, 2017](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/february-16-2017-2/) - [January 19, 2017](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/january-19-2017/) - [November 17, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/november-17-2016-2/) - [October 20, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/october-20-2016-2/) - [September 15, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/september-15-2016-2/) - [May 3, 2017](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/may-3-2017/) - [April 5, 2017](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/april-5-2017/) - [March 1, 2017](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/march-1-2017/) - [February 2, 2017](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/february-2-2017/) - [January 5, 2017](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/january-5-2017/) - [December 1, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/december-1-2016/) - [November 3, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/november-3-2016/) - [April 20, 2017](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/april-20-2017/) - [March 23, 2017](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/march-23-2017/) - [February 16, 2017](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/february-16-2017/) - [November 17, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/november-17-2016/) - [October 20, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/october-20-2016/) - [September 15, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/september-15-2016/) - [August 18, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/august-18-2016-2/) - [July 21, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/july-21-2016-2/) - [June 16, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/june-16-2016-2/) - [May 19, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/may-19-2016-2/) - [April 21, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/april-21-2016-2/) - [March 17, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/march-17-2016-2/) - [May 1, 2017](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/may-1-2017/) - [April 3, 2017](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/april-3-2017/) - [March 6, 2017](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/march-6-2017/) - [February 6, 2017](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/february-6-2017/) - [November 7, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/november-7-2016/) - [October 3, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/october-3-2016/) - [August 1, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/august-1-2016/) - [June 6, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/june-6-2016/) - [May 2, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/may-2-2016/) - [April 11, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/april-11-2016/) - [March 7, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/march-7-2016/) - [February 1, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/february-1-2016/) - [April 17, 2017](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/april-17-2017/) - [March 13, 2017](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/march-13-2017/) - [February 13, 2017](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/february-13-2017/) - [November 2, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/november-2-2016/) - [September 7, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/september-7-2016/) - [August 3, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/august-3-2016/) - [June 1, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/june-1-2016/) - [May 4, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/may-4-2016/) - [April 6, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/april-6-2016/) - [March 2, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/march-2-2016/) - [February 2, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/february-2-2016/) - [March 8, 2017](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/march-8-2017/) - [September 22, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/september-22-2016/) - [August 25, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/august-25-2016/) - [June 23, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/june-23-2016/) - [May 26, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/may-26-2016/) - [March 24, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/march-24-2016/) - [February 25, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/february-25-2016/) - [December 10, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/december-10-2015/) - [January 28, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/january-28-2016/) - [February 9, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/february-9-2016/) - [October 6, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/october-6-2016/) - [September 1, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/september-1-2016/) - [August 4, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/august-4-2016/) - [July 7, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/july-7-2016/) - [June 2, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/june-2-2016/) - [May 5, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/may-5-2016/) - [April 7, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/april-7-2016/) - [March 3, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/march-3-2016/) - [August 18, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/august-18-2016/) - [July 21, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/july-21-2016/) - [June 16, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/june-16-2016/) - [May 19, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/may-19-2016/) - [April 21, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/april-21-2016/) - [March 17, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/march-17-2016/) - [February 17, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/february-17-2016/) - [November 16, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/november/) - [October 22, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/october-22-2015/) - [February 4, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/february-4-2016/) - [January 7, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/january-7-2016/) - [January 21, 2016](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/january-21-2016/) - [December 9, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/december-9-2015/) - [November 3, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/november-3-2015/) - [October 22, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/october-22-2015-2/) - [September 24, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/september-24-2015-2/) - [June 23, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/june-23-2015/) - [September 24, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/september-24-2015/) - [December 17, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/december-17-2015/) - [November 4, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/november-4-2015/) - [September 17, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/september-17-2015/) - [October 15, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/october-15-2015/) - [August 27, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/august-27-2015-2/) - [August 27, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/august-27-2015/) - [July 23, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/july-23-2015/) - [October 1, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/october-1-2015/) - [September 3, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/september-3-2015/) - [August 20, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/august-20-2015/) - [June 25, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/june-25-2015-2/) - [June 25, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/june-25-2015/) - [August 6, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/august-6-2015/) - [July 2, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/july-2-2015/) - [June 18, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/june-18-2015/) - [May 28, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/may-28-2015/) - [April 29, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/april-29-2015/) - [May 28, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/may-28-2015-2/) - [June 4, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/june-4-2015/) - [May 7, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/may-7-2015/) - [May 21, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/may-21-2015/) - [April 23, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/april-23-2015/) - [April 16, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/april-16-2015/) - [October 11, 2012](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/october-11-2012/) - [September 13, 2012](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/september-13-2012/) - [September 13, 2012](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/september-13th-2012/) - [November 8, 2012](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/november-8-2012/) - [December 13, 2012](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/december-13-2012/) - [August 10, 2012](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/august-10-2012/) - [September 26, 2013](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/september-26-2013/) - [October 24, 2013](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/october-24-2013-2/) - [January 10, 2013](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/january-10-2013-2/) - [February 27, 2013](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/february-27-2013-2/) - [February 14, 2013](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/february-14-2013/) - [December 5, 2013](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/december-5-2013-2/) - [August 29, 2013](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/august-29-2013/) - [April 30, 2013](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/april-30-2013/) - [September 26, 2012](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/september-26-2012/) - [May 23, 2012](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/may-23-2012/) - [March 6, 2012](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/march-6-2012/) - [June 27, 2012](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/june-27-2012/) - [August 22, 2012](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/august-22-2012/) - [April 25, 2012](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/april-25-2012/) - [September 25, 2013](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/september-25-2013/) - [October 23, 2013](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/october-23-2013/) - [January 23, 2013](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/january-23-2013-2/) - [February 27, 2013](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/february-27-2013/) - [March 22, 2012](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/march-22-2012/) - [August 16, 2012](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/august-16-2012/) - [March 26, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/march-26-2015/) - [February 21, 2013](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/february-21-2013-2/) - [May 16, 2013](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/may-16-2013-2/) - [June 21, 2012](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/june-21-2012/) - [June 20, 2013](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/june-20-2013-2/) - [October 24, 2013](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/october-24-2013/) - [August 28, 2013](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/august-28-2013/) - [December 12, 2013](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/december-12-2013/) - [January 10, 2013](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/january-10-2013/) - [February 3, 2011](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/february-3-2011/) - [February 2, 2012](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/february-2-2012/) - [February 7, 2013](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/february-7-2013/) - [March 3, 2011](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/march-3-2011/) - [March 1, 2012](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/march-1-2012/) - [March 7, 2013](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/march-7-2013/) - [April 7, 2011](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/april-7-2011/) - [April 4, 2013](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/april-4-2013/) - [April 5, 2012](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/april-5-2012/) - [August 4, 2011](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/august-4-2011/) - [August 1, 2013](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/august-1-2013/) - [May 2, 2013](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/may-2-2013/) - [May 3, 2012](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/may-3-2012/) - [June 7, 2012](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/june-7-2012/) - [June 6, 2013](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/june-6-2013/) - [July 19, 2012](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/july-19-2012/) - [September 1, 2011](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/september-1-2011/) - [September 6, 2012](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/september-6-2012-2/) - [October 4, 2012](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/october-4-2012/) - [November 7, 2013](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/november-7-2013/) - [November 1, 2012](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/november-1-2012/) - [December 6, 2012](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/december-6-2012/) - [September 6, 2012](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/september-6-2012/) - [January 20th, 2011](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/january-20th-2011/) - [February 17th, 2011](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/february-17th-2011/) - [March 24th, 2011](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/march-24th-2011/) - [March 22nd, 2012](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/march-22nd-2012/) - [April 19th, 2012](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/april-19th-2012/) - [April 21st, 2011](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/april-21st-2011/) - [May 17th, 2012](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/may-17th-2012/) - [May 19th, 2011](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/may-19th-2011/) - [June 21st, 2012](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/june-21st-2012/) - [August 16th, 2012](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/august-16th-2012/) - [October 18th, 2012](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/october-18th-2012/) - [November 15th, 2012](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/november-15th-2012/) - [December 5, 2013](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/december-5-2013/) - [September 19, 2013](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/september-19-2013/) - [October 17, 2013](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/october-17-2013/) - [May 16, 2013](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/may-16-2013/) - [March 21, 2013](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/march-21-2013/) - [June 20, 2013](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/june-20-2013/) - [February 21, 2013](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/february-21-2013/) - [August 15, 2013](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/august-15-2013/) - [April 9, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/april-9-2015/) - [April 2, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/april-2-2015/) - [April 18, 2013](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/april-18-2013/) - [March 16, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/march-16-2015/) - [March 26, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/march-26-2015-2/) - [March 30, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/march-30-2015/) - [January 8, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/january-8-2015/) - [May 22, 2014](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/may-22-2014-2/) - [September 4, 2014](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/september-4-2014/) - [September 25, 2014](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/september-25-2014-2/) - [September 25, 2014](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/september-25-2014/) - [September 24, 2014](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/september-24-2014/) - [October 31, 2014](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/october-31-2014/) - [October 31, 2013](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/october-31-2013/) - [October 22, 2014](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/october-22-2014/) - [October 2, 2014](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/october-2-2014/) - [November 6, 2014](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/november-6-2014/) - [November 4, 2014](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/november-4-2014/) - [November 20, 2014](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/november-20-2014/) - [November 18, 2014](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/november-18-2014/) - [May 22, 2014](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/may-22-2014/) - [May 1, 2014](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/may-1-2014/) - [March 6, 2014](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/march-6-2014/) - [March 31, 2014](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/march-31-2014/) - [March 27, 2014](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/march-27-2014/) - [June 5, 2014](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/june-5-2014/) - [June 26, 2014](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/june-26-2014/) - [July 24, 2014](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/july-24-2014-2/) - [July 24, 2014](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/july-24-2014/) - [July 17, 2014](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/july-17-2014/) - [January 9, 2014](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/january-9-2014/) - [January 8, 2014](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/january-8-2014/) - [January 23, 2013](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/january-23-2013/) - [February 11, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/february-11-2015/) - [February 19, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/february-19-2015/) - [February 19, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/february-2015/) - [November 20, 2014](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/november-20th-2014/) - [January 22, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/january-22-2015-2/) - [January 22, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/january-22-2015/) - [January 16, 2014](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/january-16-2014/) - [January 15, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/january-15-2015/) - [February 6, 2014](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/february-6-2014/) - [February 5, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/february-5-2015/) - [February 4, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/february-4-2015/) - [February 28, 2013](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/february-28-2013/) - [February 26, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/february-26-2015/) - [February 20, 2014](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/february-20-2014/) - [February 12, 2014](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/february-12-2014-2/) - [February 12, 2014](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/february-12-2014/) - [December 11, 2014](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/december-11-2014/) - [August 28, 2014](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/august-28-2014/) - [August 21, 2014](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/august-21-2014/) - [April 3, 2014](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/april-3-2014/) - [April 17, 2014](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/april-17-2014/) - [March 5, 2015](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/march-5-2015/) - [September 18, 2014](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/september-18-2014/) - [October 16, 2014](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/october-16-2014/) - [May 15, 2014](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/may-15-2014/) - [March 20, 2014](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/march-20-2014/) - [June 19, 2014](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/meeting items/june-19-2014/) ## OVCT Members - [The Settlement Home for Children](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/clients-78/) - Darcie DeShazo, Executive Director - [Todos Juntos Learning Center](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/todos-juntos-learning-center/) - Christina Collazo, Executive Director - [The Arc of the Capital Area](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/the-arc-of-the-capital-area/) - Amber Nelson, CEO - [Sustainable Food Center](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/clients-70/) - Mark Bethell, Executive Director - [Hope Alliance (Williamson County Crisis Center)](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/hope-alliance/) - Rick Brown, CEO - [Community Advancement Network](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/community-advancement-network/) - Raul Alvarez, Executive Director - [Communities In Schools of Central Texas](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/clients-34/) - Sharon Vigil, CEO - [Communities for Recovery](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/communities-for-recovery/) - Darrin Acker, Executive Director - [The Christi Center](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/clients-76/) - Jennifer Edwards, Executive Director - [Caritas of Austin](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/clients-26/) - Jo Kathryn Quinn, Executive Director - [Boys and Girls Club of the Austin Area](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/boys-and-girls-club-of-the-austin-area/) - Zenae Campbell, Chief Executive Officer - [Bastrop County Cares](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/bastrop-county-cares/) - Norma Mercado, Executive Director - [Asian Family Support Services of Austin](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/clients-8/) - Darlene Lanham, Executive Director - [Sendero Health Plans](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/sendero-health-plans/) - Rodolfo "Rudy" Ybarra, Vice President Affiliate Member - [Foundation for the Homeless](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/clients-44/) - Monte Osburn, Executive Director - [American Gateways](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/american-gateways/) - Rebecca Lightsey, Co-Executive Director - [Jeremiah Program](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/jeremiah-program/) - Tiffany Lewis, Executive Director - [Travis County Health & Human Services Research & Planning Division](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/travis-county-health-human-services-research-planning-division/) - Nathan Fernandes, Planning Project Manager Affiliate Member - [The Trail Conservancy](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/the-trail-conservancy/) - Frances Deviney, Chief Operating Officer - [Streams in the Valley Counseling](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/streams-in-the-valley-counseling/) - Counselor, Jennifer Hicks - [Recovery Outside](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/recovery-outside/) - Executive Director, Jessica Wilson - [Foundation Communities](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/foundation-communities/) - Executive Director, Walter Moreau - [CASA of Travis County](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/casa-of-travis-county/) - Chief Executive Officer, Emily Leblanc - [Capital City Village](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/capital-city-village/) - Executive Director, Johanna Mandel - [Down Home Ranch](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/down-home-ranch/) - Barry Hamilton, Executive Director - [Austin Parks Foundation](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/austin-parks-foundation-2/) - Colin Wallis, CEO - [The Nurturing Place](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/the-nurturing-place/) - Priya Garg, Founder & Executive Director - [Interfaith Action of Central Texas (iACT)](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/clients-50/) - Simone Talma Flowers, Executive Director - [BookSpring](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/clients-19/) - Sarah Hill, Finance Manager (Designee) - [Any Baby Can](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/clients-7/) - Veronda Durden, President and CEO - [American YouthWorks](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/clients-6/) - Parc Smith, Executive Director - [Shalom Austin](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/clients-52/) - Sarah Abrahams, Jewish Family Service Executive Director - [Learning Bridge](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/learning-bridge-2/) - mille Ip, Executive Director - [SIMS Foundation](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/sims-foundation/) - Derrick Lesnau, Executive Director - [The Other Ones Foundation](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/the-other-ones-foundation/) - Elizabeth Baker, Chief Programs Officer - [Good Work Austin](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/goodwork-austin/) - Kara Hanaoka, Executive Director - [Mobile Loaves and Fishes](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/mobile-loaves-and-fishes/) - Laura Griebel, Director of Neighbor Partnerships - [Nonprofit Austin](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/nonprofit-austin/) - Barry Silverberg, Executive Director - [Drive A Senior Northwest](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/drive-a-senior-northwest/) - Carla Young, Executive Director - [Blackland Community Development](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/blackland-community-development/) - Andy Bucknall, Executive Director - [Sobering Center Serving Austin & Travis County](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/sobering-center/) - Laura Elmore LeBlanc, Executive Director - [Urban Roots](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/urban-roots/) - Brian Stephens, Executive Director - [Family Eldercare](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/clients-42/) - Dr. Aaron Alarcon, Executive Director - [Seedling Foundation](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/seedling-foundation/) - Dan Leal, Chief Executive Officer - [SAFE Alliance](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/the-safe-alliance/) - Melinda Cantu, Co-Chief Program OfficerDesignee - [Movability inc.](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/movability-inc/) - Lonny Stern, Executive Director Affiliate Member - [Austin Clubhouse](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/austin-clubhouse/) - Jennifer Cardenas, Executive Director - [Austin Child Guidance Center](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/austin-child-guidance-center/) - Andy Miller, Executive Director - [El Buen Samaritano](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/clients-39/) - Stephanie Cerda, Interim Executive Director - [East Austin Conservancy](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/eastside-guardians/) - Catalina Berry , Executive Director - [Chariot](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/chariot/) - Ray Anne Evans, Executive Director - [Trinity Center](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/trinity-center/) - Christian Rodriguez, Executive Director - [Rebuilding Together Austin](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/rebuilding-together-austin/) - Jesse Porter, ED - [Mary Lee Foundation](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/mary-lee-foundation/) - Russ Walker, ED - [LifeWorks](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/clients-53/) - Susan McDowell, Executive Director - [Meals on Wheels Central Texas](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/clients-59/) - Henry Van de Putte III, CEO - [Health Alliance for Austin Musicians](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/haam/) - Paul Scott, CEO - [RAISE Texas](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/raise-texas/) - Elizabeth Colvin, Executive Director - [Keep Austin Fed](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/keep-austin-fed/) - Lisa Barden, Executive Director - [Women's Storybook Project of Texas](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/womens-storybook-project-of-texas/) - Jill Gonzalez, Executive Director - [The New Philanthropists](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/the-new-philanthropists-2/) - Paulina Artieda, Executive Director - [United Way for Greater Austin](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/united-way-for-greater-austin/) - David Smith, CEO - [Texas Health Action](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/texas-health-action/) - Christopher Hamilton, CEO - [AGE of Central Texas](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/clients-3/) - Suzanne Anderson, Executive Director - [Girl Scouts of Central Texas](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/girl-scouts-of-central-texas/) - Paula Bookidis, CEO - [Austin Allies](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/austin-allies/) - Erika Nowlin, Executive Director - [Art Spark Texas](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/art-spark-texas/) - Celia Hughes, Executive Director - [Open Door Preschools](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/ovct_members/clients-60/) - Cynthia McCollum, Executive Director ## Venues - [Breakthrough Central Texas](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/venue/breakthrough-central-texas/) - [UFCU Plaza](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/venue/ufcu-plaza/) - [The Brewtorium](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/venue/the-brewtorium/) - [Lifeworks East](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/venue/lifeworks-east/) - [Central Machine Works](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/venue/central-machine-works/) - [East Communities YMCA](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/venue/east-communities-ymca/) - [United Way](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/venue/united-way/) - [Virtual (Zoom)](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/venue/virtual-zoom/) ## Organizers - [One Voice Central Texas](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/organizer/one-voice-central-texas/) ## Events - [2026 Public Policy Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2026-public-policy-committee-meetings/2026-02-17/) - The Public Policy Committee takes a proactive approach to public policy by initiating, assessing, and responding to issues which benefit members and their clients. It may also serve as a vehicle for advocacy, bringing matters of interest to the general membership. The committee may request meetings with elected officials and form groups to speak at - [2026 Sustainability Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2026-sustainability-committee-meetings/2026-06-03/) - The Sustainability Committee is charged with identifying potential funding sources for One Voice Central Texas, completing grant applications for which One Voice is eligible, securing sponsors, and reviewing the One Voice sponsorship package on an annual basis to ensure it is attractive and beneficial to sponsors. 2026 Sustainability Committee Meetings will take place on the - [2026 Sustainability Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2026-sustainability-committee-meetings/2026-11-04/) - The Sustainability Committee is charged with identifying potential funding sources for One Voice Central Texas, completing grant applications for which One Voice is eligible, securing sponsors, and reviewing the One Voice sponsorship package on an annual basis to ensure it is attractive and beneficial to sponsors. 2026 Sustainability Committee Meetings will take place on the - [2026 Sustainability Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2026-sustainability-committee-meetings/2026-10-07/) - The Sustainability Committee is charged with identifying potential funding sources for One Voice Central Texas, completing grant applications for which One Voice is eligible, securing sponsors, and reviewing the One Voice sponsorship package on an annual basis to ensure it is attractive and beneficial to sponsors. 2026 Sustainability Committee Meetings will take place on the - [2026 Sustainability Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2026-sustainability-committee-meetings/2026-08-05/) - The Sustainability Committee is charged with identifying potential funding sources for One Voice Central Texas, completing grant applications for which One Voice is eligible, securing sponsors, and reviewing the One Voice sponsorship package on an annual basis to ensure it is attractive and beneficial to sponsors. 2026 Sustainability Committee Meetings will take place on the - [2026 Sustainability Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2026-sustainability-committee-meetings/2026-09-02/) - The Sustainability Committee is charged with identifying potential funding sources for One Voice Central Texas, completing grant applications for which One Voice is eligible, securing sponsors, and reviewing the One Voice sponsorship package on an annual basis to ensure it is attractive and beneficial to sponsors. 2026 Sustainability Committee Meetings will take place on the - [Ad-Hoc Public Policy Committee Meeting](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/ad-hoc-public-policy-committee-meeting/) - Please join us for an ad-hoc Public Policy meeting in July. Who: OVCT Members and Staff Members interested in City Budget Updates relevant to nonprofit funding When: AD HOC – Tuesday July 21 from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Where: Zoom (Click to join) - [2026 Monthly Member Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2026-monthly-member-meetings/2026-04-15/) - In 2026, Member Meetings will switch between Virtual and In-Person every other month. Meetings will be held on the third Wednesday of each month* from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT. with the exception of our kick-off session on January 15. See here for the 2026 Member Meeting Schedule. Please ensure you register here for - [2026 Monthly Member Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2026-monthly-member-meetings/2026-05-20/) - In 2026, Member Meetings will switch between Virtual and In-Person every other month. Meetings will be held on the third Wednesday of each month* from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT. with the exception of our kick-off session on January 15. See here for the 2026 Member Meeting Schedule. Please ensure you register here for - [2026 Monthly Member Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2026-monthly-member-meetings/2026-06-17/) - In 2026, Member Meetings will switch between Virtual and In-Person every other month. Meetings will be held on the third Wednesday of each month* from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT. with the exception of our kick-off session on January 15. See here for the 2026 Member Meeting Schedule. Please ensure you register here for - [2026 Monthly Member Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2026-monthly-member-meetings/2026-08-19/) - In 2026, Member Meetings will switch between Virtual and In-Person every other month. Meetings will be held on the third Wednesday of each month* from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT. with the exception of our kick-off session on January 15. See here for the 2026 Member Meeting Schedule. Please ensure you register here for - [2026 Monthly Member Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2026-monthly-member-meetings/2026-09-16/) - In 2026, Member Meetings will switch between Virtual and In-Person every other month. Meetings will be held on the third Wednesday of each month* from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT. with the exception of our kick-off session on January 15. See here for the 2026 Member Meeting Schedule. Please ensure you register here for - [2026 Monthly Member Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2026-monthly-member-meetings/2026-10-21/) - In 2026, Member Meetings will switch between Virtual and In-Person every other month. Meetings will be held on the third Wednesday of each month* from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT. with the exception of our kick-off session on January 15. See here for the 2026 Member Meeting Schedule. Please ensure you register here for - [2026 Monthly Member Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2026-monthly-member-meetings/2026-11-18/) - In 2026, Member Meetings will switch between Virtual and In-Person every other month. Meetings will be held on the third Wednesday of each month* from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT. with the exception of our kick-off session on January 15. See here for the 2026 Member Meeting Schedule. Please ensure you register here for - [2026 Monthly Member Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2026-monthly-member-meetings/2026-01-15/) - In 2026, Member Meetings will switch between Virtual and In-Person every other month. Meetings will be held on the third Wednesday of each month* from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT. with the exception of our kick-off session on January 15. See here for the 2026 Member Meeting Schedule. Please ensure you register here for - [2026 Monthly Member Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2026-monthly-member-meetings/2026-01-21/) - In 2026, Member Meetings will switch between Virtual and In-Person every other month. Meetings will be held on the third Wednesday of each month* from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT. with the exception of our kick-off session on January 15. See here for the 2026 Member Meeting Schedule. Please ensure you register here for - [2026 Monthly Member Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2026-monthly-member-meetings/2026-02-18/) - In 2026, Member Meetings will switch between Virtual and In-Person every other month. Meetings will be held on the third Wednesday of each month* from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT. with the exception of our kick-off session on January 15. See here for the 2026 Member Meeting Schedule. Please ensure you register here for - [2026 Monthly Member Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2026-monthly-member-meetings/2026-03-18/) - In 2026, Member Meetings will switch between Virtual and In-Person every other month. Meetings will be held on the third Wednesday of each month* from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT. with the exception of our kick-off session on January 15. See here for the 2026 Member Meeting Schedule. Please ensure you register here for - [2026 Executive Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2026-executive-committee-meetings/2026-02-05/) - In 2026, Executive Committee Meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. on Zoom. Meetings are reserved for Executive Committee Members so there is not a public link to join. Any member may request time to speak with the Executive Committee at their monthly meeting. Please email - [2026 Executive Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2026-executive-committee-meetings/2026-03-05/) - In 2026, Executive Committee Meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. on Zoom. Meetings are reserved for Executive Committee Members so there is not a public link to join. Any member may request time to speak with the Executive Committee at their monthly meeting. Please email - [2026 Executive Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2026-executive-committee-meetings/2026-04-02/) - In 2026, Executive Committee Meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. on Zoom. Meetings are reserved for Executive Committee Members so there is not a public link to join. Any member may request time to speak with the Executive Committee at their monthly meeting. Please email - [2026 Executive Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2026-executive-committee-meetings/2026-05-07/) - In 2026, Executive Committee Meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. on Zoom. Meetings are reserved for Executive Committee Members so there is not a public link to join. Any member may request time to speak with the Executive Committee at their monthly meeting. Please email - [2026 Executive Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2026-executive-committee-meetings/2026-06-04/) - In 2026, Executive Committee Meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. on Zoom. Meetings are reserved for Executive Committee Members so there is not a public link to join. Any member may request time to speak with the Executive Committee at their monthly meeting. Please email - [2026 Executive Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2026-executive-committee-meetings/2026-07-02/) - In 2026, Executive Committee Meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. on Zoom. Meetings are reserved for Executive Committee Members so there is not a public link to join. Any member may request time to speak with the Executive Committee at their monthly meeting. Please email - [2026 Executive Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2026-executive-committee-meetings/2026-08-06/) - In 2026, Executive Committee Meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. on Zoom. Meetings are reserved for Executive Committee Members so there is not a public link to join. Any member may request time to speak with the Executive Committee at their monthly meeting. Please email - [2026 Executive Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2026-executive-committee-meetings/2026-09-03/) - In 2026, Executive Committee Meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. on Zoom. Meetings are reserved for Executive Committee Members so there is not a public link to join. Any member may request time to speak with the Executive Committee at their monthly meeting. Please email - [2026 Executive Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2026-executive-committee-meetings/2026-10-01/) - In 2026, Executive Committee Meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. on Zoom. Meetings are reserved for Executive Committee Members so there is not a public link to join. Any member may request time to speak with the Executive Committee at their monthly meeting. Please email - [2026 Executive Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2026-executive-committee-meetings/2026-11-05/) - In 2026, Executive Committee Meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. on Zoom. Meetings are reserved for Executive Committee Members so there is not a public link to join. Any member may request time to speak with the Executive Committee at their monthly meeting. Please email - [2026 Executive Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2026-executive-committee-meetings/2026-12-03/) - In 2026, Executive Committee Meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. on Zoom. Meetings are reserved for Executive Committee Members so there is not a public link to join. Any member may request time to speak with the Executive Committee at their monthly meeting. Please email - [2026 Public Policy Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2026-public-policy-committee-meetings/2026-10-20/) - The Public Policy Committee takes a proactive approach to public policy by initiating, assessing, and responding to issues which benefit members and their clients. It may also serve as a vehicle for advocacy, bringing matters of interest to the general membership. The committee may request meetings with elected officials and form groups to speak at - [2026 Public Policy Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2026-public-policy-committee-meetings/2026-11-17/) - The Public Policy Committee takes a proactive approach to public policy by initiating, assessing, and responding to issues which benefit members and their clients. It may also serve as a vehicle for advocacy, bringing matters of interest to the general membership. The committee may request meetings with elected officials and form groups to speak at - [2026 Public Policy Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2026-public-policy-committee-meetings/2026-09-15/) - The Public Policy Committee takes a proactive approach to public policy by initiating, assessing, and responding to issues which benefit members and their clients. It may also serve as a vehicle for advocacy, bringing matters of interest to the general membership. The committee may request meetings with elected officials and form groups to speak at - [2026 Public Policy Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2026-public-policy-committee-meetings/2026-06-16/) - The Public Policy Committee takes a proactive approach to public policy by initiating, assessing, and responding to issues which benefit members and their clients. It may also serve as a vehicle for advocacy, bringing matters of interest to the general membership. The committee may request meetings with elected officials and form groups to speak at - [2026 Public Policy Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2026-public-policy-committee-meetings/2026-04-21/) - The Public Policy Committee takes a proactive approach to public policy by initiating, assessing, and responding to issues which benefit members and their clients. It may also serve as a vehicle for advocacy, bringing matters of interest to the general membership. The committee may request meetings with elected officials and form groups to speak at - [2026 Public Policy Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2026-public-policy-committee-meetings/2026-08-18/) - The Public Policy Committee takes a proactive approach to public policy by initiating, assessing, and responding to issues which benefit members and their clients. It may also serve as a vehicle for advocacy, bringing matters of interest to the general membership. The committee may request meetings with elected officials and form groups to speak at - [2026 Public Policy Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2026-public-policy-committee-meetings/2026-05-19/) - The Public Policy Committee takes a proactive approach to public policy by initiating, assessing, and responding to issues which benefit members and their clients. It may also serve as a vehicle for advocacy, bringing matters of interest to the general membership. The committee may request meetings with elected officials and form groups to speak at - [2026 Public Policy Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2026-public-policy-committee-meetings/2026-03-17/) - The Public Policy Committee takes a proactive approach to public policy by initiating, assessing, and responding to issues which benefit members and their clients. It may also serve as a vehicle for advocacy, bringing matters of interest to the general membership. The committee may request meetings with elected officials and form groups to speak at - [OVCT Workshop: Agility and Adaptability - Key Competencies for Crisis Leadership](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/ovct-workshop-agility-and-adaptability-key-competencies-for-crisis-leadership/) - The Standards of Excellence Committee is pleased to welcome Bernadette (Berni) Fisher, a seasoned consultant and coach with over two decades of experience driving innovation and building high-performing teams, as she walks One Voice members and their leadership teams through a one hour workshop on Agility and Adaptability: Key Competencies for Crisis Leadership. Description The - [2025 Member Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2025-member-meetings-2025-08-21/) - One Voice will be holding the August Member Meeting in person! Who: One Voice Members and invited guests When: Thursday August 21 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Where: Breakthrough Central Texas - 3100 E 5th Street, Suite 375 Austin, TX 78702 RSVP: Please RSVP using this link no later than August 15! See the 2025 Member - [Discussion with Diane Yentel, President & CEO of the National Council of Nonprofits](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/discussion-with-diane-yentel-president-ceo-of-the-national-council-of-nonprofits/) - Join One Voice Central Texas and The Nonprofit Council in welcoming Diane Yentel, President and CEO of the National Council of Nonprofits. For more than 30 years, the National Council of Nonprofits has mobilized the nation’s largest sector-wide network of nonprofits to achieve transformative results. They provide nonprofits with the tools, research, and resources needed - [2025 Public Policy Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2025-public-policy-committee-meetings/2025-01-09/) - The Public Policy Committee takes a proactive approach to public policy by initiating, assessing, and responding to issues which benefit members and their clients. It may also serve as a vehicle for advocacy, bringing matters of interest to the general membership. The committee may request meetings with elected officials and form groups to speak at - [Safer, Smarter, Stronger: Financial Tools & Resources for Nonprofits and Those They Serve](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/safer-smarter-stronger-financial-tools-resources-for-nonprofits-and-those-they-serve/) - OVCT Presents: Safer, Smarter, Stronger: Financial Tools & Resources for Nonprofits and Those They Serve Information presented by UFCU and RAISE Texas The Standards of Excellence Committee invites you to join One Voice Central Texas for an informative webinar designed to equip nonprofit professionals with practical financial tools that benefit both staff and the communities they - [2025 Member Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2025-member-meetings-2025-03-20/) - See the 2025 Member Meeting Schedule for a list of dates and locations. The March Member Meeting will be held in person on Friday, March 28! Please note this is a rescheduled date. Who: One Voice Members and those interested in joining When: Friday March 28 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Where: UFCU Plaza - [Leading Through Uncertainty: Strategies for Nonprofit Resilience](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/leading-through-uncertainty-strategies-for-nonprofit-resilience/) - Leading a nonprofit organization in today’s climate requires more than just resilience - it demands clarity, connection, and the ability to lead with a steady hand in the face of considerable uncertainty. In this interactive workshop, Laura Elmore LeBlanc and Julia Cuba Lewis bring their signature blend of expertise and candor to help Executive - [2025 Membership Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2025-membership-committee-meeting/2025-02-13/) - The Membership Committee reviews and makes recommendations regarding membership categories; identifies and reaches out to potential new members and affiliates; conducts the annual membership drive; welcomes and supports new members; facilitates an atmosphere of mutual support among members through networking, social events and other means; organizes social events that allow for members to connect with - [2025 Membership Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2025-membership-committee-meeting/2025-10-09/) - The Membership Committee reviews and makes recommendations regarding membership categories; identifies and reaches out to potential new members and affiliates; conducts the annual membership drive; welcomes and supports new members; facilitates an atmosphere of mutual support among members through networking, social events and other means; organizes social events that allow for members to connect with - [2025 Sustainability Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2025-sustainability-committee-meetings/2025-09-24/) - The Sustainability Committee is charged with identifying potential funding sources for One Voice Central Texas, completing grant applications for which One Voice is eligible, securing sponsors, and reviewing the One Voice sponsorship package on an annual basis to ensure it is attractive and beneficial to sponsors. 2025 Sustainability Committee Meetings will take place on the - [2025 Sustainability Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2025-sustainability-committee-meetings/2025-10-22/) - The Sustainability Committee is charged with identifying potential funding sources for One Voice Central Texas, completing grant applications for which One Voice is eligible, securing sponsors, and reviewing the One Voice sponsorship package on an annual basis to ensure it is attractive and beneficial to sponsors. 2025 Sustainability Committee Meetings will take place on the - [2025 Sustainability Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2025-sustainability-committee-meetings/2025-08-27/) - The Sustainability Committee is charged with identifying potential funding sources for One Voice Central Texas, completing grant applications for which One Voice is eligible, securing sponsors, and reviewing the One Voice sponsorship package on an annual basis to ensure it is attractive and beneficial to sponsors. 2025 Sustainability Committee Meetings will take place on the - [2025 Sustainability Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2025-sustainability-committee-meetings/2025-02-26/) - The Sustainability Committee is charged with identifying potential funding sources for One Voice Central Texas, completing grant applications for which One Voice is eligible, securing sponsors, and reviewing the One Voice sponsorship package on an annual basis to ensure it is attractive and beneficial to sponsors. 2025 Sustainability Committee Meetings will take place on the - [2025 Public Policy Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2025-public-policy-committee-meetings/2025-10-09/) - The Public Policy Committee takes a proactive approach to public policy by initiating, assessing, and responding to issues which benefit members and their clients. It may also serve as a vehicle for advocacy, bringing matters of interest to the general membership. The committee may request meetings with elected officials and form groups to speak at - [2025 Executive Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2025-executive-committee-meetings-2/2025-02-06/) - In January, the Executive Committee will meet January 8 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for their kick-off meeting. For the remainder of the year, the Executive Committee will meet virtually on the first Thursday of each month from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Meetings are reserved for Executive Committee Members so there is not a - [2025 Executive Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2025-executive-committee-meetings-2/2025-09-04/) - In January, the Executive Committee will meet January 8 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for their kick-off meeting. For the remainder of the year, the Executive Committee will meet virtually on the first Thursday of each month from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Meetings are reserved for Executive Committee Members so there is not a - [2025 Executive Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2025-executive-committee-meetings-2/2025-10-02/) - In January, the Executive Committee will meet January 8 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for their kick-off meeting. For the remainder of the year, the Executive Committee will meet virtually on the first Thursday of each month from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Meetings are reserved for Executive Committee Members so there is not a - [2025 Executive Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2025-executive-committee-meetings-2/2025-11-06/) - In January, the Executive Committee will meet January 8 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for their kick-off meeting. For the remainder of the year, the Executive Committee will meet virtually on the first Thursday of each month from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Meetings are reserved for Executive Committee Members so there is not a - [2025 Executive Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2025-executive-committee-meetings-2/2025-12-04/) - In January, the Executive Committee will meet January 8 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for their kick-off meeting. For the remainder of the year, the Executive Committee will meet virtually on the first Thursday of each month from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Meetings are reserved for Executive Committee Members so there is not a - [2025 Executive Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2025-executive-committee-meetings/) - In January, the Executive Committee will meet January 8 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for their kick-off meeting. For the remainder of the year, the Executive Committee will meet virtually on the first Thursday of each month from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Meetings are reserved for Executive Committee Members so there is not a - [2025 Standards of Excellence Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2025-standards-of-excellence-committee-meetings/2025-08-28/) - The Standards of Excellence Committee may conduct and review standards assessments, identify issues to be addressed through member workshops, organize relevant training sessions, and recommend adjustments to One Voice's tools and resources. 2025 Standards Committee Meetings will take place on the fourth Thursday of each month from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Who: OVCT Members and - [2025 Standards of Excellence Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2025-standards-of-excellence-committee-meetings/2025-09-25/) - The Standards of Excellence Committee may conduct and review standards assessments, identify issues to be addressed through member workshops, organize relevant training sessions, and recommend adjustments to One Voice's tools and resources. 2025 Standards Committee Meetings will take place on the fourth Thursday of each month from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Who: OVCT Members and - [2025 Standards of Excellence Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2025-standards-of-excellence-committee-meetings/2025-10-23/) - The Standards of Excellence Committee may conduct and review standards assessments, identify issues to be addressed through member workshops, organize relevant training sessions, and recommend adjustments to One Voice's tools and resources. 2025 Standards Committee Meetings will take place on the fourth Thursday of each month from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Who: OVCT Members and - [2025 Standards of Excellence Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2025-standards-of-excellence-committee-meetings/2025-01-23/) - The Standards of Excellence Committee may conduct and review standards assessments, identify issues to be addressed through member workshops, organize relevant training sessions, and recommend adjustments to One Voice's tools and resources. 2025 Standards Committee Meetings will take place on the fourth Thursday of each month from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Who: OVCT Members and - [2025 Member Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2025-member-meetings/2025-09-18/) - General Member Meetings provide executive leadership with the opportunity to learn and connect with one another on a monthly basis. These meetings consist of voting items, small group discussions, committee updates, conversations about current events, and informational sessions as requested by members. These meetings are for members and designees only. 2025 Member Meetings will take - [2025 Member Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2025-member-meetings/2025-10-16/) - General Member Meetings provide executive leadership with the opportunity to learn and connect with one another on a monthly basis. These meetings consist of voting items, small group discussions, committee updates, conversations about current events, and informational sessions as requested by members. These meetings are for members and designees only. 2025 Member Meetings will take - [2025 Member Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2025-member-meetings/2025-11-20/) - General Member Meetings provide executive leadership with the opportunity to learn and connect with one another on a monthly basis. These meetings consist of voting items, small group discussions, committee updates, conversations about current events, and informational sessions as requested by members. These meetings are for members and designees only. 2025 Member Meetings will take - [2025 Member Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2025-member-meetings/2025-01-16/) - General Member Meetings provide executive leadership with the opportunity to learn and connect with one another on a monthly basis. These meetings consist of voting items, small group discussions, committee updates, conversations about current events, and informational sessions as requested by members. These meetings are for members and designees only. 2025 Member Meetings will take - [November Public Policy Committee Meeting](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/november-public-policy-committee-meeting/) - Public Policy will be hosting an ad-hoc meeting on November 14 to close out the year. Please join us at the link below. Who: One Voice member organizations, including staff members, who are interested in policies which affect nonprofit organizations When: November 14 from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Where: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88948304082?pwd=pKaLT4V6b1cmC7tTxsDotamFWsbict.1 - [Member Workshop: Board Power Dynamics & Privilege](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/member-workshop-board-power-dynamics-privilege/) - The Standards of Excellence Committee is pleased to announce a member workshop hosted by The New Philanthropists on Power Dynamics & Privilege. EVENT DESCRIPTION Join us as we identify the different types of power dynamics between leadership teams and their boards, the cause and effects of these dynamics, and learn how to move from power - [2024 Standards of Excellence Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2024-standards-of-excellence-committee-meetings/2024-05-23/) - The Standards of Excellence Committee is charged with identifying trainings, workshops, and seminars related to Standards of Excellence; reviewing the results of the Standards of Excellence survey and identifying issues to be addressed as part of an annual plan to support members; and making recommendations on adjusting the tools or resources offered through One Voice - [2024 Standards of Excellence Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2024-standards-of-excellence-committee-meetings-2024-06-27/2024-06-27/) - The Standards of Excellence Committee is charged with identifying trainings, workshops, and seminars related to Standards of Excellence; reviewing the results of the Standards of Excellence survey and identifying issues to be addressed as part of an annual plan to support members; and making recommendations on adjusting the tools or resources offered through One Voice - [Public Policy Committee Meeting](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/public-policy-committee-meeting-may-10/) - Just added! The Public Policy Committee will meet on May 10 to discuss the "Day Without a Nonprofit" campaign. Please join us for this ad-hoc meeting as we nail down goals, strategies, and audiences for our upcoming campaign. The Public Policy Committee is charged with taking a proactive approach to public policy matters; initiating, assessing, - [Sustainability Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/sustainability-committee-meetings/2024-03-22/) - The Sustainability Committee is charged with identifying potential funding sources for One Voice Central Texas, completing grant applications of behalf of the coalition, securing sponsors, ensure sponsors receive benefits, and reviewing the One Voice sponsorship package on an annual basis to ensure it is engaging and appealing. The Sustainability Committee will meet on the fourth - [2024 General Member Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2024-general-member-meetings-2024-03-21/) - General Member Meetings provide executive leadership with the opportunity to learn and connect with one another on a monthly basis. These meetings consist of voting items, small group discussions, committee updates, conversations about current events, and informational sessions as requested by members. These meetings are for members and designees only. The March 21 Member Meeting - [Lunch & Learn - No Cost Employee Benefits: Empowering Nonprofits to Support Financial Wellness in the Workplace](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/lunch-learn-no-cost-employee-benefits-empowering-nonprofits-to-support-financial-wellness-in-the-workplace/) - Description: High interest loans and credit programs continue to be a huge drain on finances for many Texans, including low-wage nonprofit employees. Promoting financial health through employers is a powerful opportunity that often comes with minimal to no additional responsibility for the employer. Join us as we share information about safe, effective small-dollar loans and - [2024 Public Policy Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2024-public-policy-committee-meetings/2024-04-11/) - The Public Policy Committee is charged with taking a proactive approach to public policy matters; initiating, assessing, and responding to public policy matters in a manner that benefits One Voice Central Texas members and their clients; serving as the vehicle for membership advocacy initiatives; and bringing matters of interest to the general membership. The Public - [Public Policy Kick-Off Meeting](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/public-policy-kick-off-meeting/) - The Public Policy Committee is charged with taking a proactive approach to public policy matters; initiating, assessing, and responding to public policy matters in a manner that benefits One Voice Central Texas members and their clients; serving as the vehicle for membership advocacy initiatives; and bringing matters of interest to the general membership. The Public - [2024 Membership Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2024-membership-committee-meetings/2024-01-22/) - The Membership Committee reviews and makes recommendations regarding membership categories; identifies and reaches out to potential new members and affiliates; conducts the annual membership drive; welcomes and supports new members; facilitates an atmosphere of mutual support among members through networking, social events and other means; organizes social events that allow for members to connect with - [2024 Executive Committee Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2024-executive-committee-meetings/) - The Executive Committee will meet virtually on the first Thursday of each month from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Meetings are reserved for Executive Committee Members so there is not a public link to join. Any member may request time to speak with the Executive Committee at their monthly meeting. Please email info@onevoicecentraltx.org to request a - [2024 General Member Meetings](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2024-general-member-meetings/) - General Member Meetings provide executive leadership with the opportunity to learn and connect with one another on a monthly basis. These meetings consist of voting items, small group discussions, committee updates, conversations about current events, and informational sessions as requested by members. These meetings are for members and designees only. 2024 Member Meetings will take - [Standards of Excellence Committee Meeting](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/standards-of-excellence-committee-meeting-2023-10-05/) - *Original meeting on Thursday, October 5 from 1-2:30pm has been rescheduled to Thursday, October 12 from 1-2:30pm* The Standards of Excellence Committee is charged with identifying trainings, workshops, and seminars related to Standards of Excellence; reviewing the results of the Standards of Excellence survey and identifying issues to be addressed as part of an annual - [Navigating Sustainable Investments as a Nonprofit Organization](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/navigating-sustainable-investments-as-a-nonprofit-organization/) - The Standards of Excellence Committee is pleased to share that Black Barn Financial will be hosting a workshop for One Voice members and any staff who handle finances for One Voice organizations. Board members are welcome. For nonprofits searching for a way to align their investments with their mission, the traditional financial world can seem - [General Member Meeting](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/general-member-meeting-2023-08-17/) - General Member Meetings provide executive leadership with the opportunity to learn and connect with one another on a monthly basis. These meetings consist of voting items, small group discussions, committee updates, conversations about current events, and informational sessions as requested by members. These meetings are for members and designees only. 2023 Member Meetings will take - [General Member Meeting](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/general-member-meeting-2023-09-21/) - One Voice Central Texas turns 40 years old this year! Our September Member Meeting will be dedicated to celebrating the anniversary of the coalition. Come join us as we learn about our history and look forward to the future. Lunch and beverages will be provided. We are happy to share that this event will be - [OVCT Presents: Ask Atchley! A Nonprofit Financials Webinar](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/ovct-presents-ask-atchley-a-nonprofit-financials-webinar/) - Are you having to navigate the world of nonprofit financial policies and procedures? Atchley & Associates, LLP will be holding a webinar to help answer your questions and cover some best practices. We invite anyone from our One Voice member organizations to join the call. Please register at the link below. Who: Anyone from One - [General Member Meeting](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/general-member-meeting-2023-11-16/) - General Member Meetings provide executive leadership with the opportunity to learn and connect with one another on a monthly basis. These meetings consist of voting items, small group discussions, committee updates, conversations about current events, and informational sessions as requested by members. These meetings are for members and designees only. 2023 Member Meetings will take - [General Member Meeting](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/general-member-meeting/2023-01-19/) - General Member Meetings provide executive leadership with the opportunity to learn and connect with one another on a monthly basis. These meetings consist of voting items, small group discussions, committee updates, conversations about current events, and informational sessions as requested by members. These meetings are for members and designees only. 2023 Member Meetings will take - [Member Happy Hour](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/member-happy-hour/) - The OVCT Membership Committee is happy to invite you to a member happy hour this summer! Shut down a little early and come join us at The Brewtorium (across from ACC Highland) on June 21. Place the details on your calendar now! Who: OVCT Members (Colleagues and partners are welcome - this event will - [2023 New Member Orientation](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2023-new-member-orientation/) - We invite all new members to join us for a virtual New Member Orientation on Tuesday, May 9 from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. We will provide information about the coalition, goals for the year, information about committees and benefits, and learn more about your organizations. Throughout the event we will have raffle drawings for gift - [General Member Meeting](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/general-member-meeting-2023-04-20/) - *Special Edition General Member Meeting* The Member Meeting originally scheduled for April 20 will now take place on April 27 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Since so many One Voice Members will be attending (and serving on panels at) the Culture of Collaboration Summit being held by Austin Together on April 20, the decision - [OVCT New Member Orientation](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/ovct-new-member-orientation/) - Are you new to One Voice? Have you been with One Voice for a couple years but still have questions about the structure and best way to take advantage of your membership? We invite you to join us for the OVCT New Member Orientation on Tuesday, May 9 from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. We will - [General Member Meeting](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/general-member-meeting-2023-03-23/) - Our March Member Meeting has been rescheduled to March 23 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Please note this is a new date – the original meeting was rescheduled to accommodate the obligations our members will have during Spring Break/SXSW. This meeting is slated to take place in-person. We thank LifeWorks for offering us their - [Membership Committee Meeting](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/membership-committee-meeting/2023-01-23/) - The Membership Committee will review and make recommendations regarding membership categories; identify and reach out to potential new members and affiliates; conduct the annual membership drive; welcome and support new members; facilitate an atmosphere of mutual support among members through networking, social events and other means; organize social events that allow for members to connect - [Public Policy Committee Meeting](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/public-policy-committee-meeting/2023-01-13/) - The Public Policy Committee is charged with taking a proactive approach to public policy matters; initiating, assessing, and responding to public policy matters in a manner that benefits One Voice Central Texas members and their clients; serving as the vehicle for membership advocacy initiatives; and bringing matters of interest to the general membership. The Public - [Standards of Excellence Committee Meeting](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/standards-of-excellence-committee-meeting/2023-01-05/) - The Standards of Excellence Committee is charged with identifying trainings, workshops, and seminars related to Standards of Excellence; reviewing the results of the Standards of Excellence survey and identifying issues to be addressed as part of an annual plan to support members; and making recommendations on adjusting the tools or resources offered through One Voice - [Executive Committee Meeting](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/executive-committee/2023-01-04/) - The Executive Committee will meet virtually on the first Wednesday of each month from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Meetings are reserved for Executive Committee Members. Any member may request time to speak with the Executive Committee at their monthly meeting. Please email info@onevoicecentraltx.org to request a time to bring a topic forward to the Executive - [2022 Year-End Celebration](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/end-of-year-celebration-2/) - The Membership Committee is excited to invite you to our annual year-end celebration! Think of cooler days ahead and make sure you RSVP for this event. We will provide food and drink tickets. Parking is onsite! Who: One Voice EDs and Designees When: Thursday, December 8 from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. Where: Central Machine Works - [Advocacy Series Part 5: The Intersection of Mental Health, Community Organizing, and Advocacy *Now Virtual*](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/advocacy-series-part-5-the-intersection-of-mental-health-community-organizing-and-advocacy-in-person/) - One Voice Central Texas is please to invite you to a series with Danny Diaz, Civic Engagement Consultant, focused on Nonprofit Advocacy, Mobilizing, and Organizing. This five-part series will build upon itself over five Zoom sessions. Each session will last for one hour. It is strongly recommended that members attend the entire series. Please RSVP - [Strengths-Based Communications with Dulari Gandhi](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/strengths-based-communications-with-dulari-gandhi/) - The One Voice Central Texas Marketing & Communications Committee invites you to join us for a training session on creating increasingly strategic communications that will support organization awareness and fundraising. Our trainer will be Dulari Gandhi of D. Gandhi Communications, a strategic communications firm that helps corporations, foundations, nonprofit organizations, and social impact entrepreneurs communicate clearly - [Advocacy Series Part 4: Deep Dive Pt. 2](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/advocacy-series-part-4-deep-dive-pt-2/) - One Voice Central Texas is please to invite you to a series with Danny Diaz, Civic Engagement Consultant, focused on Nonprofit Advocacy, Mobilizing, and Organizing. This five-part series will build upon itself over four Zoom sessions and conclude with one in-person session (location TBD). Each session will last for one hour. It is strongly recommended - [Advocacy Series Part 3: Deep Dive Pt. 1](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/advocacy-series-part-3-deep-dive-pt-1/) - One Voice Central Texas is please to invite you to a series with Danny Diaz, Civic Engagement Consultant, focused on Nonprofit Advocacy, Mobilizing, and Organizing. This five-part series will build upon itself over four Zoom sessions and conclude with one in-person session (location TBD). Each session will last for one hour. It is strongly recommended - [Advocacy Series Part 2: Lobbying and Election Participation](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/advocacy-series-2/) - One Voice Central Texas is please to invite you to a series with Danny Diaz, Civic Engagement Consultant, focused on Nonprofit Advocacy, Mobilizing, and Organizing. This five-part series will build upon itself over four Zoom sessions and conclude with one in-person session (location TBD). Each session will last for one hour. It is strongly recommended - [Advocacy Series Part 1: Introduction to Advocacy, Community Organizing, and Mobilizing](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/ovct-advocacy-mobilizing-and-organizing-for-nonprofits-five-part-series/) - One Voice Central Texas is please to invite you to a series with Danny Diaz, Civic Engagement Consultant, focused on Nonprofit Advocacy, Mobilizing, and Organizing. This five-part series will build upon itself over four Zoom sessions and conclude with one in-person session (location TBD). Each session will last for one hour. It is strongly recommended - [OVCT Member Orientation](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/ovct-member-orientation/) - Join One Voice Central Texas for our 2022 New Member Orientation! We will provide information about the coalition, goals for the year, information about committees and benefits, and learn more about your organizations. (Throughout the event we will have gift card drawings!) Whether you're brand new or just want to learn more about the benefits - [Mindfulness and Stress Resilience Practices with Geeta Cowlagi](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/mindfulness-and-stress-resilience-practices-with-geeta-cowlagi/) - The Standards of Excellence Committee is pleased to invite you to a mindfulness & resilience session led by Geeta Cowlagi, Certified Mindfulness and Stress Resilience Teacher. Stress impacts all our lives, but especially in the last couple of years, life has been challenging on several fronts. We have all felt this, directly or indirectly, as - [OVCT Salary & Benefit Report Analysis with Jon Hockenyos](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/ovct-salary-benefit-report-analysis/) - The Standards of Excellence Committee invites One Voice members to attend an informative Salary & Benefits session with Jon Hockenyos, Founder and President of TXP Inc., an economic analysis and public policy consulting firm founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas. Over the past 30+ years, TXP has worked on hundreds of projects with clients from - [2021 OVCT End-of-Year Celebration](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/2021-ovct-end-of-year-celebration/) - The Membership Committee is excited to invite you to the end-of-year celebration taking place on December 2 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. This happy hour will be especially happy, as it will be our first in-person event in over 20 months! What: 2021 End-of-Year Celebration Who: One Voice EDs & Designees When: Thursday December 2 - [Crisis Communications Planning](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/crisis-communications-planning/) - The Standards of Excellence Committee is pleased to invite you to a learning session with Brianna McKinney, founder and CEO of Bloom Communications, on the topic of Crisis Communications Planning for Nonprofit Leadership. A Crisis Communications Plan differs from a policy that may live somewhere in your employee handbook. Crisis Communications Plans are living and breathing documents - [OVCT DEI Session #1 (Second Offering) Leading for Racial Equity & Inclusiveness: A Leader’s Tools & Habits](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/equity-social-justice-committee-meeting-3/) - The May 27 Equity & Social Justice Committee Meeting has been replaced with a DEI learning session. One Voice Central Texas is excited to share that we have selected Dr. Stephanie Hawley (she/her/hers) as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Consultant. Stephanie will help assess member needs and interests regarding DEI tools, resources, and trainings. - [OVCT DEI Session #3 (Second Offering) Equity by Design: Tools for Communication, Community Engagement, Planning, Budgeting & Evaluation](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/ovct-dei-session-3-second-offering/) - One Voice Central Texas is excited to share that we have selected Dr. Stephanie Hawley (she/her/hers) as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Consultant. Stephanie will help assess member needs and interests regarding DEI tools, resources, and trainings. In addition to assisting with self-assessment tools, Stephanie will also be leading three DEI sessions for OVCT - [OVCT DEI Session #3 (First Offering) Equity by Design: Tools for Communication, Community Engagement, Planning, Budgeting & Evaluation](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/ovct-dei-session-3-first-offering/) - One Voice Central Texas is excited to share that we have selected Dr. Stephanie Hawley (she/her/hers) as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Consultant. Stephanie will help assess member needs and interests regarding DEI tools, resources, and trainings. In addition to assisting with self-assessment tools, Stephanie will also be leading three DEI sessions for OVCT - [OVCT DEI Session #2 (Second Offering) Uprooting Internalized White Supremacy, Equity Principles & The Standards for Excellence](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/standards-of-excellence-committee-meeting-2021-06-25/) - The June 25 Standards of Excellence Meeting has been replaced with a DEI learning session. One Voice Central Texas is excited to share that we have selected Dr. Stephanie Hawley (she/her/hers) as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Consultant. Stephanie will help assess member needs and interests regarding DEI tools, resources, and trainings. In addition - [OVCT DEI Session #2 (First Offering) Uprooting Internalized White Supremacy, Equity Principles & The Standards for Excellence](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/ovct-dei-session-2-first-offering/) - One Voice Central Texas is excited to share that we have selected Dr. Stephanie Hawley (she/her/hers) as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Consultant. Stephanie will help assess member needs and interests regarding DEI tools, resources, and trainings. In addition to assisting with self-assessment tools, Stephanie will also be leading three DEI sessions for OVCT - [OVCT DEI Session #1: (First Offering) Leading for Racial Equity & Inclusiveness: A Leader’s Tools & Habits](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/ovct-dei-session-1-first-offering/) - One Voice Central Texas is excited to share that we have selected Dr. Stephanie Hawley (she/her/hers) as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Consultant. Stephanie will help assess member needs and interests regarding DEI tools, resources, and trainings. In addition to assisting with self-assessment tools, Stephanie will also be leading three DEI sessions for OVCT - [OVCT Spring Member Orientation](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/ovct-spring-member-orientation/) - Welcome to our One Voice Spring Orientation! Whether you're brand new or just want to learn more about the benefits of being an OVCT member, we look forward to meeting with you. When: Monday, May 3 from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. CT Please register today. More details to come soon!  - [Panel Discussion on Equity In Hiring](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/panel-discussion-on-equity-in-hiring/) - The Standards of Excellence Committee is pleased to invite you to a Panel on Equity in Hiring, which will provide the opportunity to hear from your peers about their learning experiences incorporating equity into their hiring practices. Our panelists will share the research and techniques that they have used to improve their hiring practices. Following - [Board Evaluation Training with Dr. Mary Hiland](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/nonprofit-board-assessment/) - The Standards of Excellence Committee is pleased to invite you to this training with Dr. Mary Hiland, Ph.D. of Hiland Consulting focused on board self-evaluation and executive director evaluation by the board. Board self-assessment improves board performance, and strong executive leadership requires clarity of expectations and effective feedback. Unfortunately, many boards don’t do self-assessments and - [Advocacy 101](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/advocacy-101/) - We look forward to welcoming you on January 20 from 3:30-5 p.m. as we dive in to the world of state-level advocacy for nonprofit organizations. In this session, we'll: Discuss the differences between advocating and lobbying, Learn from a House of Representatives Chief of Staff ways to be most effective, and Practice a policy pitch - [Board Orientation Training with Dr. Mary Hiland](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/board-member-orientation-training/) - The Standards of Excellence Committee is pleased to invite you to a training with Dr. Mary Hiland, Ph.D. of Hiland Consulting focused on nonprofit board member orientation. Effective board member orientation is one of the most important ways a nonprofit leader can ensure that their board is a strategic asset in advancing their organization's mission. - [End of Year Celebration](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/end-of-year-celebration/) - The Membership Committee is delighted to invite you to an end-of-the-year virtual celebration for One Voice Central Texas members! This will be a fun opportunity to connect with your peers, play some quarantined-themed bingo, win fun prizes, and celebrate all we have accomplished in 2020. To attend, we request that you register in advance here. - [Nonprofit Board Recruitment Webinar (Part 1)](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/nonprofit-board-recruitment/) - The Standards of Excellence Committee is excited to announce that Dr. Mary Hiland, Ph.D. of Hiland Consulting will host a two-part training series on nonprofit board recruitment on October 23 and October 30. The goal of this series will be to teach nonprofit executives how to recruit the board members you need and want so - [Nonprofit Board Recruitment Webinar (Part 2)](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/15300/) - The Standards of Excellence Committee is excited to announce that Dr. Mary Hiland, Ph.D. of Hiland Consulting will host a two-part training series on nonprofit board recruitment on October 23 and October 30. The goal of this series will be to teach nonprofit executives how to recruit the board members you need and want so - [Expanding Resiliency and Emotional Intelligence In Times of Change](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/expanding-resiliency-and-emotional-intelligence-in-times-of-change-2/) - What ACTUALLY creates resiliency? How and why do resilient teams navigate uncertainty better than less resilient teams? How can you, as a leader, improve the individual and group resiliency of your team members? In this two-part series, Meg Poag of Mission Squared will provide context and research-based principles in resiliency and emotional intelligence, teach specific - [Expanding Resiliency and Emotional Intelligence In Times of Change](https://onevoicecentraltx.org/event/expanding-resiliency-and-emotional-intelligence-in-times-of-change/) - What ACTUALLY creates resiliency? How and why do resilient teams navigate uncertainty better than less resilient teams? How can you, as a leader, improve the individual and group resiliency of your team members? 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