Lone Star Summit 2025: Full Schedule

Rosten Callarman has served as Executive Director of Habitat Abilene since 2021. A former minister, his time in the nonprofit world has included work in low-income neighborhoods, with survivors of domestic violence, and with our neighbors experiencing homelessness. He was part of... Read More →

Monday August 4, 2025 3:30pm - 4:20pm CDT
Ampitheater

Administration

3:30pm CDT

Hashtag for Humanity: Engaging Communities Through Digital and Social Media

Monday August 4, 2025 3:30pm - 4:20pm CDT

Pier Room

Hashtag for Humanity: Engaging Communities Through Digital and Social Media
Social media is more than just likes and followers, it’s a powerful tool for strengthening your Habitat affiliate’s legitimacy, rallying community support, and turning online engagement into real-world action. This session will explore how to effectively use digital platforms to amplify your mission, engage key audiences, and convert followers into volunteers, advocates, and donors.
Topics include:
✅ The role of social media in building credibility and community trust
✅ Cause marketing: using digital storytelling to drive support
✅ Content planning strategies that maximize impact
✅ Understanding audience behavior across different platforms
✅ Best practices for moving online supporters into action
Whether you’re new to social media or looking to refine your approach, you’ll leave with practical strategies to enhance your digital presence and deepen your community impact.

Speakers

Gabriela Barberena

Community Engagement and Mission Officer, Habitat for Humanity Texas

Gabriela Barberena graduated from Texas A&M University’s Bush School of Government and Public Service in 2024 with a Master in Public Service and Administration - Nonprofit Management degree, where she was the Marketing and Communications Director of the Association of Fundraising... Read More →

Monday August 4, 2025 3:30pm - 4:20pm CDT
Pier Room

Community Engagement Fundraising

3:30pm CDT

Signature Events

Monday August 4, 2025 3:30pm - 4:20pm CDT

Latique

Plan and execute successful fundraising events that engage supporters and maximize impact.

Speakers

Tiffany Hall

Director of Individual Giving, Trinity Habitat for Humanity

Tiffany Hall serves as the Director of Individual Giving with Trinity Habitat for Humanity in Fort Worth, TX. With a deep passion for fundraising and advocacy, Tiffany is dedicated to helping individuals pursue and achieve their dreams, especially when it comes to quality, affordable... Read More →

Monday August 4, 2025 3:30pm - 4:20pm CDT
Latique

Fundraising Community Engagement

3:30pm CDT

Designing for Shoppers

Monday August 4, 2025 3:30pm - 4:20pm CDT

Waterford

Create a store layout and displays that enhance the customer experience and maximize sales.

Speakers

Kim Webb

Director of ReStore, Amarillo Habitat for Humanity

Monday August 4, 2025 3:30pm - 4:20pm CDT
Waterford

ReStore

3:30pm CDT

What's in your Sustainability Toolbox? Sustainable Growth Strategies for Rural Affiliates

Monday August 4, 2025 3:30pm - 4:20pm CDT

Baccarat

Expand programs while maintaining financial stability in smaller communities.

Monday August 4, 2025 3:30pm - 4:20pm CDT
Baccarat

Rural Financial Management

3:30pm CDT

Habitat 101 for New Staff

Monday August 4, 2025 3:30pm - 4:20pm CDT

Steuben

Get an essential overview of Habitat’s mission and best practices for volunteer orientation.

Speakers

John Alexander

Executive Director, Waco Habitat for Humanity

Monday August 4, 2025 3:30pm - 4:20pm CDT
Steuben

Volunteer Management Community Engagement Fundraising

4:30pm CDT

How to Start New Programs

Monday August 4, 2025 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT

Pier Room

Develop a strategic plan for launching and sustaining new initiatives.

Speakers

LJ (LaJuan) Gordon

Executive Director, North East Texas Habitat for Humanity

LaJuan Gordon is the Chief Executive Officer of Northeast Texas Habitat for Humanity, serving Gregg, Harrison, and Upshur counties, headquartered in Longview, TX. More than nine hundred households have achieved safer, healthier, and more affordable living conditions during her tenure... Read More →

Monday August 4, 2025 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Pier Room

Administration ReStore Repair New Construction

4:30pm CDT

Fundraising in EVERY Job

Monday August 4, 2025 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT

Ampitheater

Discover how every board and staff member contributes to fundraising sustainability and organizational growth.

Speakers

Tiffany Hall

Director of Individual Giving, Trinity Habitat for Humanity

Monday August 4, 2025 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Ampitheater

Fundraising Administration Community Engagement Financial Management

4:30pm CDT

All Things Escrow

Monday August 4, 2025 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT

Steuben

Navigate escrow accounts, shortages, deficiencies, and insurance claims to support homeowners.

Speakers

John Alexander

Executive Director, Waco Habitat for Humanity

Monday August 4, 2025 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Steuben

Homeowner Services Financial Management Administration

4:30pm CDT

Project Management for New Construction

Monday August 4, 2025 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT

Baccarat

Implement best practices for planning and executing homebuilding projects.

Monday August 4, 2025 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Baccarat

New Construction

4:30pm CDT

Project Management for Repairs

Monday August 4, 2025 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT

Latique

Learn best practices for planning, execution, and efficiency in home repair projects.

Monday August 4, 2025 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Latique

Repair

4:30pm CDT

3 Rs of Volunteer Management: Brought to You by the Volunteer Expertise Hub

Monday August 4, 2025 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT

Waterford

Managing volunteers is a deeply rewarding and often challenging responsibility at any affiliate. If you are new to volunteer management, you may have questions on where to start. Participate in this introductory session to learn the seven important areas of the volunteer engagement cycle, volunteer management competencies and promising practices to incorporate in volunteer planning. Courses in this workshop can include volunteer recruitment, designing positions for volunteers, delegating and supervising volunteers, orienting and training volunteers, risk management, volunteer program evaluation, and volunteer motivation and recognition.

Learning objective: This workshop aims to provide a Habitat-focused volunteer engagement professional development opportunity for Habitat for Humanity leaders. It is great for any Habitat staff member whose role includes engaging volunteer teams, groups and individuals.

Monday August 4, 2025 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Waterford

Volunteer Management Administration

5:45pm CDT

Opening Night Reception

Monday August 4, 2025 5:45pm - 7:00pm CDT

Crystal Ballroom

Monday August 4, 2025 5:45pm - 7:00pm CDT
Crystal Ballroom

ALL

Lone Star Summit 2025

From $332.16