Emerging Leaders Program ~ Fall 2024
Are you an emerging leader or is there one on your team?
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 up to ten staff members from member nonprofits, providing them with the tools, skills, and networks necessary to thrive as leaders. Participants will engage in mix of in-person and online sessions, beginning in early October and continuing 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. This is a chance for you or a team member to be part of a pioneering group.
Sessions will include case based workshops, training from experienced practitioners, and peer group work. See the schedule here.
Applications are closed. We will announce our Inaugural Cohort Soon
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 up to ten staff members from member nonprofits, providing them with the tools, skills, and networks necessary to thrive as leaders. Participants will engage in mix of in-person and online sessions, beginning in early October and continuing 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. This is a chance for you or a team member to be part of a pioneering group.
Sessions will include case based workshops, training from experienced practitioners, and peer group work. See the schedule here.
Applications are closed. We will announce our Inaugural Cohort Soon
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 eight to ten participants
- Nominated by Executive Directors, CEOs, board members, or self-nominated
- Participants will be selected with an emphasis on developing BIPOC leaders while remaining inclusive. We welcome 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 will 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