Southeast Texas Nonprofit Development Center

06/09/2026

☀️ ‘Tis the season for scallop squash, bright red tomatoes, and zucchini flowers! ☀️

And you can get them all just like our Executive Assistant, Rainey Knox, did at the Beaumont Farmers Market this past weekend. Open every Saturday from 8:00 am to 11:00 am at 6525 College Street, the Beaumont Farmers Market is a member of the SETX Nonprofit Development Center that focuses on bringing locally grown produce and handmade goods to our community. Don’t miss their upcoming Sprouting Tots Kids Club event in partnership with the Beaumont Junior League on June 13th!

06/03/2026

☕ Reminder: Coffee & Connection with Entergy is Coming Up!

Take a break from your busy day and join fellow nonprofit professionals for an hour of conversation, connection, and community.

The Southeast Texas Nonprofit Development Center is proud to partner with Entergy once again to host this informal gathering designed specifically for nonprofits serving Southeast Texas.

Why attend?
🤝 Network with fellow nonprofit leaders and partner agencies
💬 Receive brief updates from Entergy
🌱 Build meaningful relationships and strengthen community connections
☕ Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere focused on collaboration and shared impact

Whether you're looking to expand your network, learn what's happening in the community, or simply connect with colleagues, we'd love to see you there.

📩 RSVP: Karen Do at [email protected]

06/02/2026

📣 Don't Miss This Free Nonprofit Workshop!

Strong boards build strong nonprofits. Join us for an engaging session designed for nonprofit leaders, board members, and organizations looking to strengthen their governance and leadership practices.

Board Governance & Leadership Essentials

🗓 Thursday, June 18, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 R.C. Miller Library
1605 Dowlen Rd, Beaumont, TX

Connect with fellow nonprofit leaders, gain practical governance knowledge, and learn leadership strategies that help boards operate more effectively and support long-term organizational success.

This workshop is part of the R.C. Miller Training Series, a free 5-part public workshop series focused on nonprofit essentials for new and growing organizations.

🎟 FREE WORKSHOP

Seats are limited - register today and invest in your organization's future.

👉 Save your spot: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/9mg9fcb

06/01/2026

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT for Southeast Texas nonprofit founders! 🚨

We’re selecting 2 organizations only for a fully supported nonprofit formation opportunity funded by CenterPoint Energy!

If you’ve been thinking about starting a nonprofit, this is your sign.

We’ll help you:
✨ Build your mission
✨ Form your Texas nonprofit
✨ File with the IRS
✨ Create bylaws + governance structure
✨ Move toward 501(c)(3) status

📅 Timeline: Achieve Nonprofit Status by Spring 2027
📍 Serving Southeast Texas (Jefferson, Hardin, Orange, and Chambers Counties)

Applications are OPEN now through July 31!

👉 Learn more & apply here: https://setxnonprofit.org/nonprofit-startup-support-initiative/

06/01/2026

Our friends at Community Care - Prayer Outreach are in need of food, clothing and monetary donations! Please consider supporting them if you're able! 🍎👕💸

Every week the list changes, but one thing stays the same: the need is still there.

Whether you donate items from our list or make a monetary gift through the link, you're helping us serve local families facing difficult situations.
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/DSL69LNBMCQW2

Thank you for supporting our faith-based mission and helping us love our neighbors well. ❤️

05/27/2026

Not a member of the Southeast Texas Nonprofit Development Center but interested in attending our Summer SETX Nonprofit Exchange? Contact [email protected] to learn how our sponsors at OneStar are helping provide admission opportunities for grassroots organizations looking to connect and grow!

05/27/2026

Your next collaboration, community partner, volunteer, board member, or breakthrough idea could be waiting in the room. ✨

Join us on June 11 for the SETX Nonprofit Exchange - a gathering designed to bring Southeast Texas nonprofit leaders together for meaningful conversation, shared learning, and genuine connection.

✔️ One room. Dozens of connections.
✔️ Stop reinventing the wheel.
✔️ You don’t have to build alone.
✔️ More than networking - this is community.

Whether you’re looking for fresh ideas, strategic partnerships, resources, or simply a room full of people who understand the work you do every day, the SETX Nonprofit Exchange was created for exactly that.

Because strong nonprofits build stronger communities. 🤝

We’d love to have you at the table on June 11.

Register now: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/vyywp3e/lp/4be6ea81-1121-49a3-91ae-30a6a063dc57

05/26/2026

⌛ Are you a history buff, an amateur sommelier, or a perfect blend of both? ⌛

Much like our Executive Assistant, Rainey Knox, you may have been at the Heritage Happy Hour hosted by the Beaumont Heritage Society, one of our member nonprofits, at the Jefferson County Courthouse last Thursday!

The Happy Hour included a guided tour of the Art Deco-styled courthouse, from exploring the ornate courtrooms with Portuguese cork flooring to learning about the jail constructed on the upper levels.

Look out for upcoming Beaumont Heritage Society events such as America’s 250th Anniversary: Community & Culture Fair on June 20th to learn more about the stories that have shaped Beaumont’s history!

05/26/2026

🎉 BIG NEWS for Texas nonprofits! 🎉

We’re excited to celebrate the launch of the brand-new statewide Events & Trainings Calendar from OneStar - and we’re incredibly proud that the Southeast Texas Nonprofit Development Center is recognized as a OneStar partner! 🧡🤝

This new calendar brings together opportunities from OneStar’s network partners and affiliates across Texas, making it easier than ever for nonprofit professionals to:
📚 Learn new skills
🤝 Connect with peers
💡 Share ideas and resources
🚀 Grow stronger organizations
❤️ Increase community impact

OneStar strengthens Texas communities by creating pathways for individuals and organizations to engage, connect, and accelerate their impact, and this new platform is another incredible step toward a more connected, collaborative, and empowered nonprofit sector across our state. 🌟

Whether you’re looking for trainings, networking events, workshops, or opportunities to collaborate, there are so many ways to connect, learn, and grow with nonprofit leaders across Texas. You don’t have to build alone. 💪✨

Explore the new calendar here: https://onestarfoundation.org/events/

05/26/2026

✨ Did you know we have a Texas Nonprofit Formation Program right here in Beaumont?

If you’ve been dreaming about starting a nonprofit but aren’t sure where to begin, we’re here to help guide you every step of the way - from mission development to federal tax-exempt approval. 🤝

Whether you’re:
✔️ Launching a brand-new charitable organization
✔️ Formalizing a grassroots community effort
✔️ Seeking structure, compliance, or startup support

…the Southeast Texas Nonprofit Development Center can help you build a strong foundation for long-term impact.

💼 Our program includes:
• Mission & program development guidance
• Texas nonprofit formation support
• Articles of Formation drafting
• EIN registration assistance
• Customized bylaws & startup policies
• Board governance coaching
• IRS Form 1023-EZ or 1023 assistance
• Texas tax exemption guidance
• Complete startup toolkit

💡 Why work with us?
✔️ Experienced nonprofit specialists
✔️ Practical, easy-to-follow guidance
✔️ Texas-focused tools & templates
✔️ One-on-one support throughout the process

You don’t have to build alone. 🧡

Learn more about our Texas Nonprofit Formation Program: https://setxnonprofit.org/nonprofitformation/