Save the date, Power Tools for Nonprofits is scheduled for November 19, 2025.

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CenterPoint Energy, together with the United Way of Greater Houston, will host the 32nd annual renowned community conference, Power Tools for Nonprofits on November 19th 2025. 

This conference brings together experts from various fields to share their knowledge in fund development, best practices, human resources, management strategies, marketing/public relations, organizational effectiveness, leadership, professional/career development and more.

Conference sessions are designed for:

  • Helping to sustain the viability of nonprofits in tough economic climate & challenging times

  • Improving participants' effectiveness professionally and personally through education & available resources

  • Creating opportunities for networking and collaboration

  • Increasing staff and volunteer morale, productivity and creativity

  • Inspiring, motivating and energizing participants' potential as they strive for excellence

This conference has supported professional staff and volunteers from diverse organizations such as social service agencies, community organizations, faith-based groups, government, schools and other educational institutions, business and professional associations.

Experience the Power Tools for Nonprofits Conference

Our program features

·       Two keynote presentations- morning and lunch

·      Catered meals Continental Breakfast, Lunch, and Afternoon Coffee

·       Eight development tracks covering 32 session topics

  • Career Development

  • Community Engagement

  • Digital Distinction

  • Fundraising

  • Leadership

  • Management

  • Planning & Operations

  • Wellbeing & Personal Development

·      CEUS available for Social Work, General Certification, and CFRE

·       Find new resources with more than 30 exhibitors

·       Opportunity to network with up to 1000 other professionals

The results:

·      15,000 nonprofit professionals in attendance since beginning in 1993

·      2024 attendace was over 850

·      2300+ unique organizations have been served

·      Demonstrated value with 45% returning attendees and attracting 55% new attendees

·      97% give the conference high ratings for quality in relevance

·      Growing number of nonprofit and for-profit exhibitors