UHD, together with CenterPoint Energy and United Way of Greater Houston, will host the 30th annual renowned community conference, Power Tools for Nonprofits, on Nov. 14 at NRG Arena. 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. 

UHD’s own Dr. Hong Lin, Professor of Computer Science, and Dr. Subash Pakhrin, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, will present at 3 p.m. in room 201. Their presentation, “A Brief Review of the State-of-the-Art AI for Nonprofits,” will show how nonprofits have leveraged AI to improve efficiency and fund-raising success. 

As a leader in nonprofit management education with award-winning faculty such as Dr. Hanjin Mao, UHD is the perfect partner for nonprofits in Houston and elsewhere.  

Conference sessions are designed for: 

• Helping to sustain the viability of nonprofits in tough economic climate times 
• Improving participants’ effectiveness professionally and personally through education and 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 
• All of the Power Tools sessions count for CFRE continuing education credit, with the exception of “Recognizing and Responding to Hate Crimes.” The credit seeker is responsible for submitting any and all documentation to the appropriate parties. 

Purchase tickets, view the full agenda, and learn about the speakers online.