The History of Nonprofit Resource Center of Texas

The Nonprofit Resource Center of Texas was founded in 1974 as a community education project of the Junior League of San Antonio. Originally called the Funding Information Library, the organization incorporated as the Funding Information Center of Texas and received nonprofit status in 1979. In 1996 the Funding Information Center of Texas was re-named the Nonprofit Resource Center of Texas, a name that is more representative of its comprehensive services.

The Center leads the field in the provision of services for nonprofit organizations in Central and South Texas. In its 34th year of operation, the Center serves more than 3,000 people annually by providing programs that strengthen the capacity of nonprofit leaders and volunteers to direct their organizations. Workshops and consulting services focus on developing the skills necessary to attract and manage resources to meet community needs and solve community problems.

CURRENT CENTER SERVICES INCLUDE:

NONPROFIT RESOURCE LIBRARY- The Nonprofit Resource Center's premier program is a Cooperating Collection of the Foundation Center of New York and is one of the most comprehensive funding resource collections in Texas. Open to the public five days a week, the library provides equipment and resources to conduct computerized online funding research, and staff assistance to help clients maximize their research efforts.

TRAINING- Workshops on proposal writing, special events, legal and accounting issues, management issues, program evaluation, board development, and many other pertinent topics provide the training resources members of the philanthropic community need to grow professionally and manage their organizations effectively. Taught by experienced professionals in the fields of nonprofit management and fund raising, the yearly calendar of informative, timely, and affordable workshops is designed to meet the ongoing educational needs of clients from entry-level employees and volunteers to executives and board chairs.

CUSTOMIZED TRAINING AND CONSULTING- These services are also available to organizations in need of targeted information on topics such as strategic planning, compensation studies, board development, leadership, human resources, and 501c(3) start up.

PUBLICATIONS- Designed to meet daily reference and resource needs, augment the Nonprofit Resource Center's comprehensive on-site programs and services for nonprofit volunteers and professionals. The Directory of Texas Foundations provides complete, up-to-date information on approximately 3,200 private and community foundations in Texas with detailed information on grants distribution and giving interests. This publication, also available in a computerized, on-line version, helps grant seekers identify the best funding prospects for their particular organizations through targeted research. The Nonprofit Resource Center's newest publication, the Directory of Corporate Philanthropy in Texas is available. The publication highlights include comprehensive information on over 400 corporate giving programs in Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio. We continue to offer Am I Liable? - Responsibilities and Liabilities of Texas Nonprofit Organization Directors. This publication is a clearly written, practical book designed to help board members understand the legal issues, responsibilities and liabilities that affect nonprofit directors in the state of Texas.