project blueprint

This unique program prepares emerging and current leaders in our multicultural community for leadership roles on nonprofit and public sector boards and committees.

The group meets regularly for about two months of curriculum sessions, starting with a retreat and culminating in a graduation.

Participants gain:

1. Leadership skills that translate to for-profit and nonprofit settings
2. Connection to like-minded professionals
3. Deeper awareness of community challenges
4. Connections to nonprofit board or committee opportunities
5. Alumni network of more than 900 graduates

Members of Houston’s ethnically diverse community

Degreed professionals

Those with demonstrated leadership ability

Those involved in our community

Applications for the Spring 2023 cohort are now closed. If you would like to receive information when the Fall 2023 application opens, send us an email at pblueprint@unitedwayhouston.org. 

Applicants may be:

1. Nominated by Project Blueprint alumni
2. Corporate sponsorship
3. Self-nomination

Application Process

1. Online application
2. Application review by Project Blueprint alumni
3. Candidate interviews
4. Application fee if accepted

Applicants are committing to:

1. Two months of weekly evening group sessions (in person and virtual)
2. Saturday morning volunteer in-person project
3. A weekday group retreat
4. Graduation celebration

*Covid regulations permitting

The one-time fee to participate in the class is $675 – much more affordable than other leadership development programs.

Candidate Benefit Overview

Corporate Benefit Overview

Spring 2023 Project Blueprint Schedule

Project Blueprint Information Sessions

Project Blueprint FAQs

Nonprofit Agency Request for Project Blueprint Graduate

Contact us at: pblueprint@unitedwayhouston.org.