Lone Star Summit 2026: Full Schedule

2:45pm CDT

Succession Planning for Small and Medium Affiliates

Monday August 3, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT

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Speakers

JD Gildemeister

Director of Strategy & Operations, Solutions for Changemakers

Josh Kilgas

Founder & Principal Strategist, Solutions for Changemakers

Monday August 3, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
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Leadership

4:00pm CDT

Best Practice Roundtable: Construction

Monday August 3, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT

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This session offers construction staff an opportunity to exchange practical insights on the day‑to‑day realities of building and site operations. The first hour will feature a moderator‑led discussion using broad questions relevant to construction workflows, planning, and field practices. In the final 30 minutes, participants will break into small groups for networking and deeper conversation, guided by on‑screen prompts. The session is designed to surface real‑world strategies that support efficient, safe, and mission‑aligned construction work.

Monday August 3, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
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New Construction, Best Practice Roundtable | Repair Construction, Best Practice Roundtable

9:00am CDT

What can you actually afford: balancing subcontractors, volunteers and staff

Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT

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Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
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New Construction

10:30am CDT

Best Practice Roundtable: ReStore

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT

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This session brings ReStore staff together to share real‑world practices related to store operations and customer experience. The first hour will be a moderator‑led discussion using broad questions relevant to retail processes, staffing, and daily operations. In the final 30 minutes, participants will break into small groups for networking and deeper conversation, guided by on‑screen prompts. The session highlights practical, immediately applicable ideas from across the state.

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
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ReStore, Best Practice Roundtable

1:15pm CDT

Best Practice Roundtable: Fundraising

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:15pm - 2:45pm CDT

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This roundtable invites fundraising staff to discuss the practical side of donor engagement, events, and development operations. A moderator will lead the first hour with broad questions that reflect the diverse strategies affiliates use to build support. The final 30 minutes will shift to small‑group networking and discussion, supported by on‑screen prompts. Participants will walk away with peer‑tested practices they can adapt to strengthen their fundraising programs.

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
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Fundraising, Best Practice Roundtable

3:00pm CDT

Culture Is Everyone’s Job: Designing Workplaces That Work

Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm CDT

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Today’s organizations are navigating shifting workforce expectations while advancing critical community missions. Building a healthy, effective workplace culture is no longer a side effort—it is essential to sustaining impact.
This session explores how leaders at every level can intentionally design workplace cultures that foster trust, clarity, and accountability. Participants will examine how expectations of leadership and workplace experience have evolved, and why traditional approaches often fall short in today’s environment.
Grounded in real-world application, this session introduces practical, scalable strategies for strengthening culture across organizations of any size. Participants will learn how to build “right relationships” rooted in respect, shared purpose, and clear communication, creating the conditions for stronger collaboration, increased retention, and greater mission effectiveness.

Speakers

Dr. Robyn Short

Founder & CEO, Workplace Peace Institute

Dr. Robyn Short is an organization systems design consultant, peace-building trainer, and mediator specializing in restorative practices and transformative mediation. As the founder of three organizations, she understands the challenges leaders face when operating at the intersection... Read More →

Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
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Volunteer Management, Industry Expert Series