Date: Wednesday, June 17
Time: 9 AM - 4 PM
Location: 7047 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX

Here is What We will Cover:

• Are You Procurement Ready?

• Registrations including SAM, CMBL, Bonfire and IonWave

• Certifications

• Research

• Documents Needed in a Proposal

• Marketing Your Business

Each participant will learn their NAICS and NIGP Codes.

Bring your fully charged laptop or tablet as this is a hands on workshop.

Date: May 28, 2026
Time: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Virtual

Serving on a nonprofit board is an incredible opportunity — but it’s also a serious commitment that requires clarity, preparation, and the right questions. Drawing on years of experience as an Executive Director for two nonprofits and service on multiple boards, I’ll walk participants through what they really need to understand before saying yes to a board seat.

This session is designed for anyone who has been approached about joining a board, is considering board service in the future, or simply wants to understand how nonprofit governance works behind the scenes.

What We’ll Cover

• Types of Nonprofits Understand the differences between 501(c)(3), 501(c)(6), and other nonprofit structures — and why the type matters for your responsibilities.

• What to Ask Yourself Explore the personal, professional, and time‑commitment questions every potential board member should consider before accepting a role.

• What to Ask the Nonprofit Learn the essential questions that reveal the organization’s financial health, leadership structure, expectations of board members, and overall readiness for new governance partners.

• How to Prepare for a Board Meeting Get practical guidance on reviewing materials, understanding financials, participating effectively, and supporting the Executive Director without overstepping into operations.

Why This Matters

Too many people join boards without fully understanding the expectations — and too many nonprofits assume new board members already know what to do. This webinar bridges that gap. Participants will leave with clarity, confidence, and a practical framework for evaluating whether a board role is the right fit.

Date: June 11, 2026
Time: 9 am - 3 pm
Location: HCDE Conference Center, Fifth Floor, 6300 Irvington Blvd, Houston, TX 77022

Expand your organization’s exposure to school districts, charter schools, Harris County Department of Education, and more. 

The 2026 Internal Procurement Annual Supplier Showcase (iPASS) will provide valuable insights through informative presentations on financial services, K-12 procurement, federal contract acquisition, and grant writing.