With the guidance of the Texas Nonprofit Strong Advocacy Network, we drafted a list of public policy principles to share with state policymakers during Texas Nonprofit Strong Day at the Capitol on March 1. We urge policymakers to support nonprofit impact and strengthen the nonprofit sector by investing in community programs, leveraging nonprofits as trusted partners, and more.

If you would like to sign on, complete this form by Friday, February 24, for distribution to our policymakers. Thank you for your advocacy! For any questions, email Ashley R. Harris, Director of Public Policy & Advocacy at United Ways of Texas.

The Biden Administration recently announced that the President will end the declared COVID-19 public health and national emergencies on May 11. The announcement of an event months from now is designed to allow the public and people in all levels of governments time to prepare. Expiration of the public health emergency first declared in March 2020 will result in, among other things, Medicaid coverage ending for many individuals, and people may have to start paying for Covid-19 testing and treatment after the declaration ceases. Impacts may also be seen in employer-sponsored health insurance, COBRA, and flexible spending accounts.

The 2023 Texas Nonprofit Strong kicks off next week February 27-March 1 in Austin! Late registration is now open - don't miss out on this premier statewide conference for nonprofit changemakers. Visit texasnonprofitsummit.org to view session descriptions, meet our speakers, explore exhibitors, and more!

Congressionally directed spending – or “earmarks” – gives nonprofits the opportunity to tap into a new and one-time source of federal money to support their work serving people in communities. Earmarks are complicated, take time to understand, process and complete, and require a relationship with a member of Congress to advance the application process. As the 2023 earmark process gets underway, our friends at Independent Sector are sharing free webinars from Integer, a consulting firm focused on economic and nonprofit policy.

Did you know that LinkedIn now offers a free Resource Hub for nonprofits through its LinkedIn for Nonprofits program? This program encourages nonprofits to take full advantage of their LinkedIn platform, which includes access to LinkedIn Live and Events, newsletters, articles, Groups, and more. The Resource Hub (which is offered in English, French, German, and Spanish) is the first free resource of this caliber ever created to help the nonprofit community further their mission on LinkedIn.

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Texas Nonprofit Strong aims to elevate the power and impact of the Texas nonprofit sector, including its benefit to local communities, value to the state’s economy, and critical role in civil society. Visit txnonprofits.org to learn more and share feedback on how Texas Nonprofit Strong can support your work!