The Shifting Landscape of Nonprofits in San Antonio: Adapting, Collaborating, and Thriving
- Nisi Bennett
- Mar 25
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 8
Meet Your Panelists
Moderator: Zahra Cruzan
Panelists:
Charles Woodin, CEO of Geekdom
Matthew Espinosa, Launch SA
Becky Dinnin, Social Venture Partners
This powerhouse group brings together diverse perspectives on San Antonio's evolving nonprofit ecosystem, with extensive experience in entrepreneurship, community development, and innovative funding models.
San Antonio's nonprofit sector is undergoing a significant transformation. With traditional funding models shifting, new collaborative approaches emerging, and greater integration between nonprofits and corporate or governmental partners, mission-driven organizations must rethink how they position themselves for sustainable impact.
In this insightful panel discussion, local leaders share their unique vantage point on these changes through their work on Mission Pitch—a new initiative designed for San Antonio nonprofits. Their collective experience provides a window into the reorganization of funding structures, emerging collaboration models, and strategic partnerships that are reshaping San Antonio's nonprofit landscape.
Through dynamic conversation and real-world examples, panelists will offer practical insights for nonprofits navigating these shifts, positioning themselves for success, and building meaningful partnerships in this evolving ecosystem.
Panel Objectives
During this informative discussion, participants will gain:
Understanding of the Changing Landscape: Explore the major shifts occurring within San Antonio's nonprofit sector, including new funding approaches, collaborative imperatives, and integration with other sectors.
Reorganization Case Study: Learn from the Mission Pitch initiative as a case study in what effective reorganization and restructuring looks like in practice, with lessons applicable to various nonprofit contexts.
Strategic Partnership Strategies: Discover practical approaches for finding and securing strategic partnerships that build synergy and create opportunities to thrive, even amid changing circumstances.
Why You Can't Afford to Miss This Session
Local Relevance: Gain insights specific to San Antonio's unique nonprofit ecosystem from leaders who are actively shaping its future through innovative initiatives.
Funding Evolution: Understand how funding models are changing and what this means for your organization's sustainability strategy, with insights from those creating new funding approaches.
Cross-Sector Collaboration: Learn how successful nonprofits are building partnerships across traditional boundaries with corporate, government, and entrepreneurial sectors.
Practical Application: Leave with actionable strategies you can implement immediately to position your organization advantageously within this changing landscape.
Future Preparation: Develop foresight about where the nonprofit sector is heading in San Antonio, allowing your organization to prepare proactively rather than react retroactively.
Connect with the Panelists
Want to learn more about the panelists' work in San Antonio's nonprofit ecosystem before the event? Connect with Charles Woodin on LinkedIn
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