Every Texan Legacy

Coming October 30, 2025.
For 25 years, the Legacy Award has uplifted extraordinary Texans who ensure our state is truly a place for every Texan.
In our fortieth year, Legacy brings Every Texan’s trusted analysts together with expert partners for a day of panels, activity, and community building aimed at strengthening the roots of public policy. 

The Legacy Award

For more than 25 years, we’ve honored extraordinary Texans who ensure our state is a place where every person has the opportunity to thrive. The Legacy Award honors leaders who have dedicated their lives to strengthening public policy to expand equity and opportunity for Texans of all backgrounds. 

Become a Sponsor

Interested in becoming a Legacy Sponsor? Reach out directly to Community Philanthropy Director Danielle N. Nolen. Download our 2025 Sponsor Packet (PDF). 

Legacy Architect

A Legacy Architect builds the framework for policy change across Texas. For forty years, Every Texan has worked to build trust and powerful relationships – fueled by policy expertise – with state agencies, coalition partners, and Texas legislators and their staff. Legacy Architects build long-term momentum for change through investments in our core mission and team. A Legacy Architect ensures that Every Texan’s organizational strategy continues to build bridges from the people to the capitol.

$200,000+ | 1 Available

• Naming rights on keynote or signature panel (e.g., “The People’s Budget: Equity in Action”)

• Custom storytelling feature in event program or blog

• VIP Dinner with new Every Texan CEO

• Premier logo placement across all digital and physical materials

• Recognition in press release + from stage

• Hyperlinked logo on Legacy 2025 sponsor webpage

• Inclusion in pre-event communications and press releases

• Premier placement in Sponsor Impact Report with tailored impact story

• Recognition in Every Texan’s annual public impact report

• Invitation to exclusive policy and philanthropy briefing post-event

Policy Driver

Policy Drivers are visionary leaders who recognize that systemic change starts with strategic investment in infrastructure, influence, and ideas. At this level, your support advances major initiatives that integrate research, advocacy, and narrative change — resulting in long-lasting impact across education, health, economic equity, and state budgeting.

$100,000+ | 3 Available

• Naming rights on a featured Main Event panel or moderated conversation (e.g., “Power and Policy: Shaping Texas Through Community-Led Change”)

• Premier logo placement across event signage, digital banners, and printed materials

• Remarks at the Main Event or introduction of a keynote session

• Two seats at VIP Dinner with new Every Texan CEO

• Sponsor spotlight at the Community Voice Reception

• Three branded social media features

• Two co-branded sponsor email to Every Texan’s list

• Hyperlinked logo on Legacy 2025 sponsor webpage

• Inclusion in pre-event communications and press releases

• Premier placement in Sponsor Impact Report with tailored impact story

• Recognition in Every Texan’s annual public impact report

• Invitation to exclusive policy and philanthropy briefing post-event

Equity Champion

As an Equity Champion, your support advances community-driven action across Texas – toward a world where every texan thrives. You aren’t just funding events — you’re investing in the tools we use to magnify powerful storytelling and community voices that are singing out for systemic change.

$50,000+ | 4 Available

• Sponsor featured in event speaking notes, banner signage, program, on-screen presentation, table cards

• Full access to Community Voice Reception + signage + engagement with community leaders

• Recognition as a Community Voice Ally

• Two solo social media features

• One dedicated sponsor email blast

• Logo with hyperlink on website

• Inclusion in all event e-blasts

• Recognition in Sponsor Impact Report

• Listing as Top Sponsor in year-end organizational impact report

Justice Builder

Justice Builders are the bridge between data and dignity. Your sponsorship powers our community-informed research and advocacy—making sure policy is not only informed by evidence, but by the lived experiences of Texans.

$25,000+ | 6 Available

Featured in on-screen graphics, banners, program, speaking notes, table cards

• Full access to Community Voice Reception with signage and high-visibility access

• Recognition as a Community Voice Ally

• Two dedicated social media features

• Logo with hyperlink on website

• Inclusion in all pre-event e-blasts

• Highlighted in Sponsor Impact Report

• Recognized as a Top Sponsor in year-end organizational report

Community Power Partner

Community Power Partners invest in grassroots leadership, community travel stipends, and the tools needed to amplify Every Texan’s voice throughout the state. This tier centers equity through accessibility, while offering meaningful visibility for your organization.

$10,000+ | 12 Available

• Full access to Community Voice Reception + signage

• Access to connect with grassroots changemakers and policy advocates

• Recognition as a Community Voice Ally

• On-screen recognition during the event

• Logo featured on event banners

• One dedicated social media post

• Inclusion in all e-blasts

• Website sponsor listing with hyperlink

• Inclusion in Sponsor Impact Report, outlining how your support made a difference

Read more about our offerings on page 5.

40 Years Building the Case for Equity.