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CenterPoint Energy and United Way of Greater Houston have joined forces to provide the CenterPoint Energy Emerging Leaders Institute, a program for mid-level managers in Houston’s nonprofit sector. The goal is to address the significant void of diverse and emerging leaders and to develop the next generation of leaders who represent Houston’s ethnically diverse community.

Monthly Session topics include:

  • Understanding and Leading Self
  • Building and Leading Strong Teams
  • Adaptive Leadership
  • Philanthropy and Community Engagement
  • Developing and Influencing Others

We know that there are many strong candidates currently working in area nonprofit organizations who would benefit from this opportunity. This program is specifically for mid-level managers who have been in their position with their organization for at least one year. This program is not appropriate for senior level or founding CEO/ED roles. Candidates should be employed with a nonprofit organization in the health and human service sector within Harris, Fort Bend, Waller, or Montgomery County and aspire to future executive leadership opportunities. The Institute includes opening and closing sessions presented by the Texas A&M Mays School of Business; course work is presented by Nonprofit Connection staff and guest instructors.

There is no cost to candidates selected for the program. The application deadline for the fall cohort is January 8, 2025. The Institute begins in February 2025.

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Friday, February 7 – Cohort Meet & Greet
9am – 11amFriday, February 14 (9am to 3pm) and Saturday, February 15 (9am – 1pm) Presented by TAMU Mays Center for Executive DevelopmentFriday, March 21
9am – 1pm
Values and Personal Mission StatementFriday, April 25
9am – 1pm
Manager vs. Leader + Adaptive Leadership Nonprofit C-Suite panel (11 – 12:30pm)Friday, May 16
9am – 1pm
Career Development (Resume Writing/Cover Letter/LinkedIn)Friday, June 13
9am – 3pm
Closing Session & Graduation Presented by TAMU Mays Center for Executive DevelopmentAll sessions take place at United Way of Greater Houston, 50 Waugh Drive

 

Applications are now open for the upcoming cohort. Candidates can use this link to complete and submit their application online.  The following documents are required to be uploaded as part of the application process:

  • Narrative statement (double spaced – 250 words or less, PDF) conveying why you should be selected for the 2nd cohort of the CenterPoint Emerging Leaders program.
  • Updated resume
  • CEO/Executive Director letter of reference endorsing your participation in the program.

This is a unique opportunity to ensure the professional development of promising leaders reflecting our diverse communities. United Way Nonprofit Connection is privileged to support CenterPoint Energy’s commitment to building our nonprofit leadership base and reinforcing the infrastructure of our nonprofit sector.