The purpose of these toolkits is to make highlights from the Built for Texas reports accessible to community leaders, so they can shape a productive conversation about the vital role nonprofits play and make the case for including nonprofits at relevant decision-making tables.
BUILT FOR TEXAS: Creating a More Connected & Resourced Future for our Nonprofit Sector
October 2023
REGIONAL DATA *NEW*
In a state as massive as Texas, exploring data by region allows us to tell a more precise and nuanced story about our nonprofit sector. Released in 2025, this addendum to the Built For Texas report breaks down the economic impact of the nonprofit sector at the regional level. Thank you to Center for Nonprofits and Philanthropy at the Bush School for conducting this valuable research!
Legislative Reports *NEW*
Dive deep into Texas' nonprofit landscape with our Built For Texas legislative district reports, released in 2025! These powerful resources showcase vital data about the sector down to your region, giving you a clear, localized view of the incredible impact and pressing needs within your community. Take action today by downloading your district's report and equipping yourself with the facts you need to advocate effectively for the Texas nonprofit sector to your elected officials.
Overview Flyer
Download and distribute this Built For Texas overview flyer at your next nonprofit convening or share it during visits with policymakers to illustrate the opportunities and challenges within our sector. This one-page printable resource covers data highlights and key findings from the report and offers action items for various audiences.
Correction: The data in the Where are Texas Nonprofits? graphic displayed in the Built For Texas report and toolkit were updated as of March 2024. Past versions of the report and toolkit contained a graphic with incorrect 2022 data.
Webinar & Slides Deck
Download or copy slides from our presentation to share key data points with your staff, board, and stakeholders. We encourage you to use these slides to advocate for a stronger and more resourced Texas nonprofit sector.
View the webinar presented on Thursday, November 9, 2023, by Nicole Collier with the Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy at Texas A&M University.
Promotional Graphics
Share these graphics on social media to share the Built For Texas report and convey the opportunities and challenges of the Texas nonprofit sector.
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BUILT FOR TEXAS: THE IMPACT AND OPPORTUNITY OF OUR NONPROFIT SECTOR
November 2019
Key Messages
- The nonprofit sector is essential to both improving the quality of life of all Texans and making Texas an ideal place to live and work.
- The nonprofit sector is a powerful economic driver and job creator in Texas.
- Texas nonprofits retain and bring outside funding to serve and build Texas communities.
- Texas nonprofits support and contribute to every one of Texas’ major industries.
- Together, public-private partnerships foster a healthy and prosperous state.
Targeted Audience One-Pagers
Share findings about the economic impact of Texas’ nonprofit sector with nonprofit leaders (i.e. funders, executives and board members), business/corporate leaders, and elected officials and policymakers to garner attention and strategically engage various stakeholders with the report and its proposed solutions.
Social Media
Share findings about the economic impact of Texas’ nonprofit sector with your audience on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Use these downloadable graphics and pre-written findings as written, or use them as a starting point for your own ideas. Please use the following hashtags and link directly to the full report at txnonprofits.org.
#WeAreBuiltForTexas | #ImpactingTexas | #TexasNonprofits | #TexasUnited
Sample Facebook/LinkedIn Posts
- Texas nonprofits are truly “Built for Texas”: we build opportunity, we build leadership, and we build stronger communities across the state.
- A new report shows there are 106,764 Texas nonprofit organizations working in the Lone Star State to serve Texans and make our home a better place to live!
- The nonprofit sector is an eminently Texan approach with local voices, local knowledge, local values, local leadership, and local solutions driving community building efforts.
- Texas nonprofits are often more nimble and cost-effective in responding to community needs as they are able to leverage significant volunteer hours and private donations – something no other sector can do!
Sample Tweets
- New study from @UWTexas shows #TexasNonprofits are #BuiltForTexas communities! https://bit.ly/2NjpJ6B
- #TexasNonprofits add value to our state, economy, and more. Learn just how much at www.txnonprofits.org
Sample Facebook/LinkedIn Posts
- With 1.4 million employees and nonprofits contributing to every one of Texas’ major industries, nonprofits have a significant influence on local economies. #WeAreBuiltforTexas
- #TexasNonprofits drive $110 billion toward Texas’ GDP. Find other economic impacts at txnonprofits.org
- What is the economic impact of Texas’ nonprofit sector? It’s a complex question with surprising answers. Learn more from recent report #BuiltforTexas txnonprofits.org
Sample Tweets
- The economic benefits from Texas nonprofits include $1 out of every $16 #ImpactingTexas
- 1 in 8 Texas (private) jobs are in or tied directly to #TexasNonprofit sector
- The total value of assets of reporting Texas nonprofit organizations was over $300 billion
- #TexasNonprofits are economic drivers attracting millions of dollars #WeAreBuiltforTexas
Sample Facebook/LinkedIn Posts
- #TexasNonprofits move beyond ‘charity’ and have the ability to experiment and innovate, finding solutions to pressing social problems in every community in Texas
- Working together with business, government, #TexasNonprofits #WeAreBuiltforTexas txnonprofits.org
- The state contracts with more than 100,000 nonprofits annually #ImpactingTexas
Sample Tweets
- #TexasNonprofits are critical partners with government & business to ensure prosperity and vitality #WeAreBuiltforTexas
- 106,764 #TexasNonprofits added $110 billion to #TX economy in 2018! Learn more txnonprofits.org
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