Emerging Leaders Program ~ Fall 2024
Are you an emerging leader or is there one on your team?
We plan to announce a second cohort later this year.
CNC's free pilot Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) offers an invaluable opportunity for emerging leaders to sharpen their skills and shape the future of our nonprofit sector. ELP is designed to empower a select cohort of staff members from member nonprofits, providing them with the tools, skills, and networks necessary to thrive as leaders. Participants are engaging in a mix of in-person and online sessions, which began in early October and continue monthly through June. By focusing on diversity and inclusivity, especially in nurturing BIPOC leaders, this program aims to create a leadership pipeline that truly reflects and serves our community's needs.
Sessions include case based workshops, training from experienced practitioners, and peer group work. See the schedule here.
We plan to announce a second cohort later this year.
CNC's free pilot Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) offers an invaluable opportunity for emerging leaders to sharpen their skills and shape the future of our nonprofit sector. ELP is designed to empower a select cohort of staff members from member nonprofits, providing them with the tools, skills, and networks necessary to thrive as leaders. Participants are engaging in a mix of in-person and online sessions, which began in early October and continue monthly through June. By focusing on diversity and inclusivity, especially in nurturing BIPOC leaders, this program aims to create a leadership pipeline that truly reflects and serves our community's needs.
Sessions include case based workshops, training from experienced practitioners, and peer group work. See the schedule here.
goals
participants
structure and time commitment
- Retain & Advance: Organizations keep talented staff on board / in the field, prepared to lead
- Leadership Development: Enhance leadership skills and competencies.
- Networking: Facilitate connections among emerging leaders and expand professional networks.
- Resource Sharing: Provide access to tools, resources, and best practices.
- Problem-Solving: Use some sessions to workshop current management and organizational challenges and share or brainstorm solutions.
participants
- Limited to 13 initial participants, all staff of CNC member organizations
- Nominated by Executive Directors, CEOs, board members, or self-nominated
- Participants were selected with an emphasis on developing BIPOC leaders while remaining inclusive. We welcomed all nominees
structure and time commitment
- Ten monthly meetings the second Tuesday of each month, see schedule here.
- Duration: two hours most sessions with one to two longer sessions
- Alternates between Zoom and in-person, rotating locations at member organizations
- Agenda: structured but allows for open discussion
- CNC EDs and other experienced leaders share insights, experiences, and subject matter
- Workshops: Focusing on specific skills (e.g., supervision, difficult conversations, fundraising, networking, nonprofit basics, strategic planning)
- Special invitations to all CNC training opportunities
- Sharing: working together on issues and challenges developing a peer support network