Lavin Strategies

10/07/2026

Bell County nonprofits: The Rock Rose Foundation is accepting applications until October 31. Rock Rose is one of the only foundations serving Bell County and, unlike most other foundations, Rock Rose is willing to invest in very early-stage nonprofits. If you submit before the 16th, you'll receive feedback on your application and an opportunity to re-submit. Don't let the deadline pass you by!

Our grants are open to individuals and organizations who want to turn strong ideas into action, emphasizing community diversity, equity, and social justice.

09/16/2026

In less than 2 hours, I'll be leading a FREE webinar sponsored by the Rock Rose Foundation.

Join me for a practical, interactive session that starts with a short overview of nonprofit fundraising, covering key principles and strategies for building a strong fundraising foundation. Then, bring your questions! The remainder of the session will be an open "Ask Me Anything." Whether you’re navigating fundraising, board challenges, organizational growth, or simply wondering “Are we doing this right?”, come ready to ask questions and get practical advice you can implement immediately.

The open Q&A will begin around 11:45 and will be open until 1:00. Join at 11:00 for the webinar or pop on any time before 1:00 with questions. Register to receive communications from Rock Rose or simply join anytime. Both links included in the comments. Hope to see you there!

09/04/2026

I'm thrilled to partner with the United Way of the Brazos Valley and the City of College Station - Government to offer a half-day board governance summit to nonprofit leaders serving College Station. Best of all, registration is completely free! Please share widely!

09/01/2026

I'm excited to announce another FREE webinar in partnership with the Rock Rose Foundation. Join me on September 16th at 11:00 AM CDT for an overview of nonprofit fundraising followed by an AMA on all things governance and nonprofit management. Registration link in comments. Hope to see you there!

06/30/2026

ICYMI, Leading With Confidence: Board Governance Essentials, is now available to watch on the Rock Rose Foundation's website. If you have questions about any of the topics covered, don't hesitate to reach out!

Are you ready to build strong organizational policies, processes, and structures that mitigate risk, increase impact, and support your mission? Building on the foundations of Nonprofit 101, this workshop covers the key roles, responsibilities, and structures that keep organizations compliant, missio...

06/19/2026

I’m excited to once again partner with the Rock Rose Foundation to offer a FREE webinar on board governance. Whether you’re new to board leadership or a seasoned professional, you’ll walk away with new ideas to help your board go from good to great. Hope to see you there!

Don't forget to sign up for our free webinar on June 24 at 6pm. Register at https://www.rock-rose.org/event-list to get your link.

06/15/2026

The Human-Animal Support Coalition is seeking dedicated board members who care deeply about people and pets, who bring relevant skills and connections to the organization, and who are willing to commit time and energy to a working board. Please share widely with Bell County animal lovers.

✨SEEKING QUALIFIED BOARD MEMBERS✨

Become a part of meaningful change for people and their beloved pets in Central Texas.

We are a newer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization doing groundbreaking work in our area by supporting people in need through their pets. We recognize and promote the importance of the human-animal bond by providing safety net programs to keep pets in homes and out of animal shelters.

We operate a high-quality, low-cost preventative care veterinary clinic in Temple, TX, making access to critical pet care equitable. With a focus and spaying and neutering, we are also directly reducing the number of animals who enter local shelters where euthanasia rates are high.

We are seeking leaders in our community to help shape human services through pet care programs. We are a Working Board so you would be providing your professional expertise as well as rolling up your sleeves and doing the work with us.

In particular, we are looking to add:

🔹CPA/Banker/Finance Professional
🔹Veterinarian
🔹Attorney
🔹Professor/Educator/Social Services Provider
🔹Leaders in their Field

We are looking for you to:

🔸Actively and Enthusiastically Promote our Mission
🔸Add Diversity
🔸Be Well Connected
🔸Like to Network
🔸Be Adept at Fundraising
🔸Care Deeply About People and Pets
🔸Have the Time to Commit
🔸Have Previous Board Experience (preferred, not mandatory)

Interested? Know someone who could be a great fit? Email Amy at [email protected] for more information.

06/04/2026

The Jaybird Learning Academy, Inc. is seeking dedicated and community-minded individuals with a heart for people with special needs to join the organization's founding board of directors. Candidates with previous board leadership experience, financial acumen, and a willingness to give of their time and talent will be prioritized. This is a WORKING board for an early stage nonprofit providing enriching experiences for adults with special needs. Learn more and apply via LinkedIn. Please reach out with any questions!

05/15/2026

Please share widely!
Family Promise of Bell County is currently seeking an experienced executive with an extensive background in fundraising, strong connections in Central Texas, and a heart of service for families experiencing homelessness. Please check out the posting and reach out with any questions.

Open PositionsExecutive DirectorLocation: Temple, TXReports to: Board of DirectorsStatus: Full-Time, ExemptCompensation: $80,000 - $115,000 with benefits, commensurate with experienceHow to Apply: Interested candidates may submit their résumé and cover letter outlining their interest in the role a...

05/05/2026

My client, The Jaybird Learning Academy, Inc., is seeking candidates to join its founding board of directors. JLA is doing amazing work with special needs adults. Please share widely with anyone who might have a passion for the mission. As a new nonprofit, they are specifically seeking individuals with board leadership experience.

JLA is currently seeking dedicated and community-minded individuals to join our Founding Board of Directors. This is a chance to help shape the future of an organization that supports adults with special needs through meaningful programs and community engagement. We are looking for individuals with....