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LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Deep expertise for your nonprofit
United Way Nonprofit Connection helps you strengthen your leadership and professional skills through programs, workshops, and events designed for nonprofit professionals.
Ways Nonprofit Connection can support you:
• Management workshops and seminars
• Issue-oriented convening (Built for Texas)
• Information and referral
• Telephone consultation
• Access to online resources
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Emerging Leaders Institute
CenterPoint Energy and United Way of Greater Houston have joined forces to create CenterPoint Energy Emerging Leaders Institute, aimed at preparing mid-level managers in Houston’s nonprofit sector who aspire to leadership. The program seeks to create a robust leadership pipeline that reflects the city’s rich cultural community.
Power Tools 2026 will be held on November 17, 2026. Stay tuned for updates and registration details as they become available.
Nonprofit Leadership Alliance – Certified Nonprofit Professional
In just six months, you can earn your Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential—a nationally recognized designation that sets you apart in the workplace and the job market. Make this the year you take the next step in your leadership journey.
Power Tools for Nonprofits Conference
November 18, 2026
Additional details coming soon
Mark your calendar for the 2026 Power Tools for Nonprofits Conference, hosted by CenterPoint Energy and the United Way of Greater Houston. This annual event features recognized experts in an array of professional disciplines featuring an array of workshops on leadership, fundraising, technology and other timely and relevant topics. We look forward to seeing you in 2026.
Government Funding Initiative
Made possible by Houston Endowment.
This two-part series is designed to help nonprofits and community-based organizations build the skills and systems they need to go after federal grants—and win them.
Part One: High-Level Training Sessions
A series of 90-minute virtual sessions covering key areas across four strategic phases.
Phase 1
Foundation & Organizational Readiness
Phase 2
Capacity Building & Compliance
Phase 3
Grant Writing & Submission
Phase 4
Post-Award Readiness
Attending at least three sessions is required to move into part two.
Part Two: Cohort Intensives: Launching Fall 2025.
Register for a session today and secure your spot.