This engaging session explores how nonprofit leaders can adopt a coaching mindset to strengthen their teams and enhance organizational performance. Participants will learn how effective coaching empowers staff to take ownership, fosters accountability, and promotes professional growth across all levels of the organization. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to integrate coaching techniques into their leadership approach, helping to build stronger, more resilient teams. Hosted by North Texas Nonprofit Institute.

This session provides nonprofit professionals with practical guidance for managing grants effectively from application through reporting, ensuring both financial sustainability and regulatory compliance. Attendees will gain clarity on different types of grants, learn the essential stages of the grant lifecycle, and explore best practices in grant accounting and reporting. Whether you’re new to grants or looking to sharpen your skills, this training offers valuable tools to streamline processes and meet funder expectations with confidence. Hosted by Your Part-Time Controller .

Now in its 32nd year, this conference provides nonprofit professionals with practical tools and strategies to strengthen their organizations and enhance community impact. Attendees explore topics such as fundraising, leadership, marketing, human resources, and organizational effectiveness, while benefiting from networking, collaboration, and professional development opportunities. Hosted by CenterPoint Energy in partnership with United Way of Greater Houston.

This webinar explores how funders and community partners can bridge divides and foster collaboration across the political spectrum. Featuring southwest funders in conversation with national organizations, the session highlights proven strategies, shared lessons, and real-world examples of partnerships that strengthen civic engagement and build more connected communities. Designed for philanthropy professionals seeking to navigate polarization with purpose, this discussion offers practical insights for uniting people and advancing collective progress. Hosted by Philanthropy Southwest’s CCE Collaborative

This session provides nonprofit leaders with essential insights into current compensation and benefits trends to help strengthen recruitment and retention strategies. Drawing on the 2025 United Way Wage & Benefit Survey, participants will gain access to detailed data on salary benchmarks and benefits for 88 nonprofit positions, organized by organizational budget. The discussion will highlight key findings, address compensation challenges, and offer guidance for making informed, equitable pay decisions. Designed for executives and HR professionals, this session equips attendees to stay competitive in today’s talent market. Hosted by United Way of Greater Houston.

This workshop empowers nonprofit leaders to enhance their effectiveness through strategic communication. Participants will explore how to inspire staff, engage funders, and navigate conflict by strengthening their presence, credibility, and influence in high-stakes situations. Combining leadership principles with rhetorical strategies, the session provides practical tools for building trust, motivating action, and communicating with impact. Designed for executive directors, board leaders, and emerging nonprofit leaders, it equips participants to lead with confidence and clarity. Hosted by Nonprofit Austin at ACC.

This dynamic fundraising workshop equips nonprofit professionals with the tools and techniques to build meaningful relationships with corporate sponsors and major donors. Participants will learn step-by-step strategies for identifying, researching, and connecting with prospects who align with their mission, as well as how to make confident first-contact calls that lead to lasting partnerships. Through a relationship-based approach, attendees will gain practical skills in sponsorship development, donor qualification, and communication strategies that feel authentic and effective. Ideal for organizations seeking to expand their corporate partnerships, event sponsorships, and donor networks, this session provides actionable methods to strengthen fundraising pipelines and increase impact. Hosted by North Texas Nonprofit Institute.

This event invites nonprofit professionals to explore how small, intentional acts can lead to meaningful and widespread change within their communities. Centered around the theme “Small Acts. Big Change.”, it highlights how everyday gestures rooted in compassion can spark ripples of transformation, beginning with each of us. Participants will engage with ideas that connect personal action to broader social impact, encouraging reflection and collaboration. As an inspiring call to collective action, this gathering offers space to learn, connect, and activate change together in a supportive environment. Hosted by Volunteer Houston.

This professional development workshop empowers current and aspiring board members to strengthen their leadership capacity and governance effectiveness. Participants will explore research-informed competencies, practical tools, and strategies to enhance their impact in board service while deepening their understanding of effective nonprofit governance. The session also offers opportunities to expand professional networks and engage with peers serving across a range of organizations. Designed for board members, nonprofit executives, and professionals considering board service, this training equips participants to lead with purpose and confidence. Hosted by The Bush School’s Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy.