MSS

MSS is hiring an IT Support Technician!

Do you enjoy solving problems, supporting people, and helping organizations use technology effectively?

Our IT team supports nonprofit organizations across West Texas through help desk support, troubleshooting, workstation setup, deployment assistance, and day-to-day technology services that help nonprofits stay focused on their missions.

We’re looking for someone who is:
• service-minded
• adaptable
• organized
• eager to learn and grow
• comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

If you’re looking for meaningful work with a mission-driven team, we’d love to hear from you.

View the full position description and apply:
https://midlandss.org/about-mss/employment

We are proud to recognize Basin PBS as the Media Partner for the 2026 State of the Nonprofits luncheon.

Basin PBS exemplifies what nonprofit collaboration can look like at its best—using their platform to elevate community voices and expand the reach of important conversations.

Through their partnership, this year’s discussion will extend beyond the room, allowing even more of our community to engage with the insights and perspectives shared on stage.

We are grateful for their commitment to collaboration and for helping amplify the work of nonprofits across West Texas.

Thank you, Basin PBS, for your partnership.

We are grateful to recognize Holmes Murphy as a Catalyst Sponsor of the 2026 State of the Nonprofits luncheon.

Catalyst sponsors help make this event possible—bringing nonprofit leaders and community partners together for meaningful conversation and connection.

Holmes Murphy’s partnership reflects a strong commitment to supporting organizations and investing in the long-term strength of the nonprofit sector in West Texas.

Thank you, Holmes Murphy, for your support and for the role you play in helping nonprofits thrive.

We are grateful to recognize PBX as a Catalyst Sponsor of the 2026 State of the Nonprofits luncheon.

Catalyst sponsors play an important role in making this gathering possible—helping bring nonprofit leaders and community partners together for a conversation that moves our sector forward.

PBX’s support reflects a commitment to strong organizations, meaningful connection, and a thriving West Texas community.

Thank you, PBX, for helping make this event—and this work—possible.

We are proud to recognize Diamondback Energy as the Panel Sponsor of the 2026 State of the Nonprofits luncheon.

Their support helps bring this year’s conversation to life—creating space for nonprofit leaders to share real experiences, insights, and ideas that strengthen our sector.

At the heart of this event is the panel discussion, and Diamondback’s investment ensures that this dialogue can happen in a meaningful and impactful way.

Thank you, Diamondback Energy, for your continued commitment to West Texas and to the organizations working every day to serve our communities.

We are grateful to recognize Whitley Penn as a Champion Sponsor of the 2026 State of the Nonprofits luncheon.

Whitley Penn’s commitment to supporting strong, well-run organizations reflects a deep understanding of what it takes for nonprofits to succeed—sound strategy, strong systems, and trusted partnerships.

Their investment in this event helps bring nonprofit leaders and community partners together for a conversation that strengthens our entire sector.

Thank you, Whitley Penn, for your support and for the role you play in advancing nonprofit impact across West Texas.

We are proud to recognize the Abell-Hanger Foundation as a Champion Sponsor of the 2026 State of the Nonprofits luncheon.

As a founding partner of MSS and a longstanding supporter of nonprofit capacity in our region, Abell-Hanger Foundation continues to invest in the strength and sustainability of the organizations serving West Texas.

Their support of this event helps create space for meaningful conversation, shared insight, and stronger connections across our sector.

We are deeply grateful for their partnership and their ongoing commitment to building a stronger nonprofit community.

We are incredibly grateful to Coterra Energy for serving as the Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 State of the Nonprofits luncheon.

Their support makes it possible for us to convene nonprofit leaders, partners, and supporters from across West Texas for an important conversation about strengthening our sector.

Investments like this don’t just support an event—they help create space for connection, shared learning, and forward movement for the organizations serving our communities every day.

Thank you, Coterra, for your continued commitment to West Texas and to the nonprofits working to make it stronger.

We’re excited to share the panel for this year’s State of the Nonprofits luncheon on April 9!

This conversation is all about what it takes to build strong, sustainable nonprofits in West Texas—especially in a season where leadership, collaboration, and capacity matter more than ever.

We’re honored to have Joni Hires (FMH Foundation) serving as our facilitator, guiding a thoughtful and candid discussion with an incredible group of leaders:

• Laura Wolf, Basin PBS
• Amy Hendrick, Nonprofit Management Center of the Permian Basin
• Christina Escobar, United Way of Odessa
• Cindy Payton, Every Neighbor
• Autumn Vest, MSS

Each of these leaders brings a unique perspective—and a deep commitment to strengthening the nonprofit sector across our region.

We’re grateful they said yes to being part of this conversation.

If you’ve already reserved your seat, we can’t wait to see you. If not, there’s still time to join us—we’d love to have you in the room.