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Become a supporter

As a catalyst for change, we rely on generous contributions to fuel our mission. With your help, we can provide essential resources, training and support to public school leaders, empowering them to drive lasting improvements in schools and communities.

Why Support Holdsworth?

“We’ve done a lot of things to try to improve public education in this country over the last 40 years. But I would argue that we have never dedicated ourselves to the work of strengthening the people in our public schools.”

Dr. Lindsay Whorton  /  President, The Holdsworth Center

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Why We Need Your Support

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Unmet need

Too many of Texas’ 5.5 million public school children are missing out on a great education. Some schools lack resources; others struggle to find and keep great teachers. As a result, many students aren't getting the support they need.

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On a mission

At Holdsworth, we're on a mission to ensure every child in Texas has the chance to succeed. With your help, we provide public school leaders with the tools and know-how to create the conditions for student success.

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Partner with us

Thanks to our supporters, more strong leaders are working in our public schools today. But Texas is a big state and the need for high-quality leadership development is great. Help us grow and scale our offerings to serve even more leaders.

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Supporters and Sponsors

  • A+ Federal Credit Union
  • Allied Universal
  • Brown Foundation, Inc.
  • Clean Scapes
  • Firstmark Foundation
  • Frost
  • H-E-B
  • Houston Endowment
  • John C. and Carolyn Noonan Parmer Foundation
  • McCausland Foundation
  • Meadows Foundation
  • Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
  • M.R.S. Foundation
  • Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation
  • Permian Strategic Partnership
  • Powell Foundation
  • Scharbauer Foundation
  • William Knox Holt Foundation

Other Ways to Support

Sponsorships

Becoming an annual sponsor is a powerful way to invest in public education by supporting the development of strong leaders.

Giving Society

When you join the Mary Elizabeth Society, you become part of a community of educators, philanthropists and business leaders who are passionate about advancing educational excellence.

Events

Join us online or in person for our quarterly Place the Ladder speaker series on leadership, or become a sponsor and enjoy recognition at all Holdsworth-hosted events.

Why I Give

Katie Russell Newland and Brand Newland
Supporting Holdsworth means investing in the future of Texas public schools. With the growing challenges in public education, their work has never been more essential in empowering school leaders and improving student outcomes.

Katie Russell Newland and Brand Newland

Sam Susser
Susser Bank supports The Holdsworth Center because nothing is more critical to the long-term success of Texas than improving educational outcomes for the 90% of children who attend public schools. We are honored to do our part.

Sam Susser

Tosha Mable
I see it as giving back for a good cause and purpose. Holdsworth truly inspires educators and changes lives forever, one journey at a time, one educator at a time!

Tosha Mable

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