Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits

10/12/2026

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Closure 🌿

In observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, all Center facilities, including Tulsa Legacy Plaza, OKC Headquarters, and Durant, will be closed Monday, October 12. We will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

We honor and celebrate the rich cultures, histories, traditions, and contributions of Indigenous peoples. 🧡

10/09/2026

Today is the final day to apply for our first-ever Oklahoma Nonprofit Digital Gift Guide!🎁📣

If your nonprofit offers products or memberships for purchase, this FREE, member benefit is your chance to get your offerings in front of holiday shoppers while helping more Oklahomans discover and support your mission.

Applications close today, Friday, Oct. 9 at noon CST.

Don’t miss out. Get your nonprofit in the gift guide: https://www.okcnp.org/gift-guide

10/08/2026

✨We’re kicking off our 2026 Visions Honorees countdown by celebrating Katie Goss, this year’s recipient of the Shirley Shanker Volunteer Award!

Known to many as “Katie Bug,” Katie is a true force of resilience, creativity, and hope. Through her own Make-A-Wish journey, she discovered the power of a wish come true, and today, she gives that same hope back as a Make-A-Wish Oklahoma ambassador and passionate advocate.

Katie reminds us that no matter the obstacles, we can choose to leap beyond our limits and make a difference along the way. 💙

Learn more about Visions, purchase tickets, and nominate a Visions honoree: www.okcnp.org/visions

10/08/2026

Save the date! 🎉 On Saturday, April 10, 2027, we’re gathering in Tulsa to celebrate the Oklahoma nonprofits doing exceptional work in communities across our state.

The ONE Awards shine a light on organizations creating meaningful change, strengthening communities, and improving lives every day. We can’t wait to celebrate their impact and the people behind the work.

📅 Saturday, April 10, 2027📍 Arvest Convention Center | Tulsa, Oklahoma | Finalists will be announced Early 2027!

✨To get more information, purchase tickets or support the event, visit: https://www.okcnp.org/one-awards

10/07/2026

📣 We want to hear from you! Your feedback helps the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits strengthen our programs, services, and member benefits to better support nonprofits across Oklahoma.

Take a few minutes to complete our 2026 Member Survey using the link or QR code below. Your responses will be collected in aggregate and will help guide future improvements and ensure we’re meeting your organization’s needs.

🎉 Plus, there’s a thank-you! At the end of the survey, you’ll have the opportunity to enter a drawing for a Staff Appreciation Event for your agency, sponsored by OKCNP!

💙Take the survey here: www.okcnp.org/survey

10/06/2026

🗳️ THIS Friday, October 9, is the voter registration deadline in Oklahoma. Your voice matters, and making sure you’re registered is one important way to participate in the decisions that shape our communities.

Whether you’re registering for the first time or need to make sure your voter information is up to date, take a few minutes to check your status before the deadline.

For nonprofits, civic engagement is part of building stronger, more connected communities. We encourage everyone who is eligible to register, get informed, and make a plan to vote.

🔗👉Visit: https://okvoterportal.okelections.gov/

10/06/2026

What a day! Our 2026 Annual Members’ Meeting in Tulsa was one to remember, and we’re still feeling grateful for the incredible people who made it so special.🎻⭐

Most importantly, thank you to our members. You are the heart of the Oklahoma nonprofit community, and this day was all about celebrating YOU, the work you’re doing, and the impact you’re making in communities across our state. We’re so grateful you showed up, connected, celebrated, and made the day what it was.

A huge thank you to our incredible special guests who helped make the celebration even more memorable: Emeka Nnaka for sharing his powerful message of hope and resilience, Kyle Dillingham for an unforgettable performance, and Jabee Williams for bringing his energy and heart to the event as our MC.

Here’s to the people, organizations, and communities that make Oklahoma stronger every day. We’re already looking forward to next year!🔗👉 See all the pictures here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD6KQa

10/05/2026

COMMENT PERIOD HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 2!⭐

The U.S. Department of Commerce and the Census Bureau published last week a proposed rule that would make changes to how the 2030 Decennial Census counts people and collects demographic data. U.S. Census data is used often by nonprofits, grantmakers and other decision makers when providing both services and funding for communities. If you would like to share your opinion, a public comment period is open through November 2 by clicking "Submit a Public Comment" on this website. Make sure your comment references “Docket No. 260903-0005, RIN 0607-AA75, Department of Commerce, Census Bureau, Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions.”

More information:

The Census Bureau is proposing to add two new parts to the Code of Federal Regulations governing the decennial census of population and housing. First, the Census Bureau is proposing to add a part outlining the residence criteria used for identifying each person's "usual residence," as needed to...

10/05/2026

TULSA, DURANT AND OKC - FREE FOR MEMBERS LUNCH & LEARNS!⭐ Are galas really worth it? And how can we do them well? Galas can be a powerful fundraising and engagement tool, but they also require significant time, cost, and effort. So, are they worth it?

Join us for a candid Lunch & Learn as we take an honest look at what makes galas succeed or fall flat, the real costs and potential returns, and the key planning decisions to consider before saying yes. And we’re bringing this conversation to three locations, with three different speakers offering their perspectives and expertise:

📍 DURANT | OCTOBER 15
Hannah J. McDonald - Chief Executive Officer, Boys & Girls Clubs of Red River Valley
📍 OKC | OCTOBER 20
Mary Ellen Alexander - Owner, Eventures
📍 TULSA | OCTOBER 22
Speaker TBD

👉Register here (FREE FOR MEMBERS): https://www.okcnp.org/calendar/lunch-and-learns

10/05/2026

Your nonprofit could be saving more on unemployment insurance.....💰

Join us for our FREE October Nonprofit Sector Connector on Wednesday, October 7, from 10 to 11 a.m. as we welcome Cheryl Jones with First Nonprofit for “Could Your Nonprofit Be Saving More? Unemployment 101 & FNPadvantage Explained.”

This informative session will break down how unemployment insurance works for nonprofits and introduce free resources available through FNPadvantage. Whether you’re looking to better understand your organization’s obligations, explore potential savings opportunities, or make more informed financial decisions, this session is for you.

🔗⭐Join us October 7 and bring your questions: https://bit.ly/4jEkFcm