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CenterPoint Emerging Leaders Application - Cohort 8

CenterPoint Emerging Leaders Institute Application

Thank you for your interest in the 8th cohort of the CenterPoint Emerging Leaders Institute for Nonprofit Professionals. Please have all of your documents and information ready to upload to complete your application prior to beginning your application.

Qualifications: This program is specifically for mid-level managers who have been in their position with their organization for at least one year. This program is not appropriate for senior level or founding CEO/ED roles. Candidates should be employed with a nonprofit organization in the health and human service sector within Harris, Fort Bend, Waller, or Montgomery County. Applicants who do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

Documents required:
- Narrative Statement
- Updated resume
- CEO/Executive Director letter of reference

Application deadline is November 30, 2026.

1. Contact Information *This question is required.

First Name

Last Name

Business Email Address

Personal Email Address

Home Address

City

State

Zip

Cell Phone

2. LinkedIn Profile link (optional)

3. Demographics *This question is required.

Gender
Race/Ethnicity

4. Nonprofit Agency *This question is required.

Present Employer
Number of Years Employed
Job Title
Agency Address
City
State
Zip
Business Phone
Years in Current Position

5. Education Background *This question is required.

Undergraduate Degree/Field of Study
College/University
Year Received
Advanced Degree(s)/Field of Study
College/University
Year Received
Professional Certifications

6. Leadership Experience *This question is required.

Space Cell	No Experience	Moderate Experience	Considerable Experience
Staff Leadership	Staff Leadership : No Experience	Staff Leadership : Moderate Experience	Staff Leadership : Considerable Experience
Team Management	Team Management: No Experience	Team Management: Moderate Experience	Team Management: Considerable Experience
Program Management	Program Management: No Experience	Program Management: Moderate Experience	Program Management: Considerable Experience
Volunteer Management	Volunteer Management: No Experience	Volunteer Management: Moderate Experience	Volunteer Management: Considerable Experience
Committee Support	Committee Support: No Experience	Committee Support: Moderate Experience	Committee Support: Considerable Experience

7. Supervisor's Name *This question is required.

8. Your Supervisor's Email *This question is required.

9. Your Supervisor's Phone # *This question is required.

Emerging Leaders Cohort 8 Schedule (All sessions are mandatory)

Meet and Greet

Friday, January 15, 2027 (9:00 AM – 10:30 AM)

Opening Sessions

Friday, January 22, 2027 (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
Saturday January 23, 2027 (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM)

Ongoing Sessions

Friday, February 19, 2027 (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
Friday, March 19, 2027 (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
Friday, April 16, 2027 (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
Friday, May 21, 2027 (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM)

Closing Session: Presentations and Graduation

Friday, June 11, 2027 (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM)

Virtual Coaching Sessions

4 virtual coaching sessions TBD

10. Statement of Commitment

I am prepared to make the time and service commitments required by the program.
*This question is required.

Space Cell	Yes	No
I will attend all sessions.	I will attend all sessions.: Yes	I will attend all sessions.: No
I will maintain confidentiality of all information shared in the group, making it a safe place to discuss personal and professional issues.	I will maintain confidentiality of all information shared in the group, making it a safe place to discuss personal and professional issues. : Yes	I will maintain confidentiality of all information shared in the group, making it a safe place to discuss personal and professional issues. : No
I understand that graduation is contingent on my active involvement in the program.	I understand that graduation is contingent on my active involvement in the program. : Yes	I understand that graduation is contingent on my active involvement in the program. : No
I will participate fully in all aspects of the program, completing assignments in a timely manner, engaging actively in discussion, and sharing information with Institute members as appropriate.	I will participate fully in all aspects of the program, completing assignments in a timely manner, engaging actively in discussion, and sharing information with Institute members as appropriate.: Yes	I will participate fully in all aspects of the program, completing assignments in a timely manner, engaging actively in discussion, and sharing information with Institute members as appropriate.: No
Should my role/job change during or after the Institute, I will notify ELI staff.	Should my role/job change during or after the Institute, I will notify ELI staff. : Yes	Should my role/job change during or after the Institute, I will notify ELI staff. : No

11. Please upload a PDF of your resume
*This question is required.

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12. Please upload your CEO/Executive Director nomination letter endorsing your participation in the program in PDF format

*This question is required.

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In a separate document, please write and upload a one page narrative ( 250 words or less, PDF) conveying why you should be selected for the CenterPoint Emerging Leaders program. Your narrative should address the following:

• Why you're interested in the program and why now
• Your short-term (12-18 months) career objectives and how this opportunity will support your career objectives
• Your top 3 career/community leadership achievements to date
• How you believe this opportunity will support your long-term career objectives
• Where is your greatest opportunity for growth as a leader?
• What you are personally prepared to do to be successful and committed to this program?

13. Upload your narrative document in PDF format. *This question is required.

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