The Nonprofit Network Executive Director Academy functions as a cohort of participants, with multiple presenters addressing key skills over the course of 8 sessions.  To maximize the value of this cohort model, the sessions will be highly interactive not only on the topic to be covered during that session, but also in discussing the successes and challenges of implementing the topics covered in previous sessions. Participants are encouraged to deliberately focus on skill implementation of previous sessions and to share their barriers and breakthroughs with their fellow participants within the online cohort we set-up just for your group. As described in the Academy Expectations, Consistent attendance will be necessary to appropriately support your colleagues and to gain proficiency with the skills that build on each other.

Description—

The Nonprofit Network Executive Director Academy is a cohort of no more than 15 Executive Directors or managing directors who have been in their position for fewer than 5-7 years.  This deliberate and consistent gathering of people who have similar tenure in their positions as ED's aims to accomplish the following:

• Ensure clear understanding of the complexities of the role and awareness of the fully developed skill sets necessary for success
  
• Build relationships among peers and networks within the community
  
• Problem solve and learn from one another

Schedule—

The Academy will meet as a group each month from January through May 2019

• Session 1: September 12th 1pm - 4pm 
• Roles and Responsibilities of working with a Board of Directors

• Session 2: September 26th 1pm - 4pm 
• Trust, More Trust, Team and Leadership

• Session 3: October 10th 1pm - 4pm
  
• Fund Development
  

• Session 4: October 24th 1pm - 4 pm
  
• Nonprofit Tech
  

• Session 5: November 7th 24th 1pm - 4pm
  
• The Role of the ED in HR
  

• Session 6: November 21st 1pm - 4pm
  
• Communication and Having Those Hard Conversations
  

• Session 7: December 5th 1pm - 4pm
  
• The Role of the ED in Finance
  

• Session 8: December 19th 1pm - 4pm
  
• Change, Crisis Management, and Tending to Self
  

Commitment—

For the benefit of all participants in the cohort, those registering for the Academy must commit to attending all eight sessions, prioritizing attendance over other commitments.

Designed for—

Appropriate and relevant for executive directors and/or managing directors who have been in their current position for fewer than 5-7 years. 

Want to join, but you're not eligible?

If you cannot attend these dates or if you're an ED with +5 years of experience, let us know here and we'll contact you as future cohorts are formed

Member Cost:  $675

Nonmember Cost:  $875

The registration price includes enrollment in the online cohort in addition to a personal copy of the Michigan Nonprofit Management Manual ($95 value)

Payment in full is required to secure your place in the cohort.  

Starting at $35 Consider becoming a member as an individual or organization

Please Note: Nonprofit Network may videotape or photograph public events. Videos and photos are used solely for the promotional purposes of Nonprofit Network. Nonprofit Network will regard as confidential all non-public information obtained during the course of its professional assignments. Information given in a public setting has no expectation of confidentiality.

   

Nonprofit Boards have the ultimate responsibility and accountability for the organizations they lead. Does every member of your board understand their legal obligations, basic responsibilities, and duties? We will address current trends, challenges, and climates for organizations in the current year.

Session Goals— 

This workshop will provide participants with the following:

• The three legal responsibilities of a nonprofit board
  
• 10 basic responsibilities of a nonprofit board
  
• Key tasks the board should undertake
  

Designed for—

It doesn't matter if you have served on a board for years or if you are serving on a board for the first time, this workshop will help you with whatever stage of board development you are at with your organization. 

Facilitator—

Regina Pinney, Executive Director

Regina has been the Executive Director of the Nonprofit Network since June 2009. With twenty-five years working in the nonprofit sector, she has a full range of experience in fundraising, marketing, governance, management and grant writing. She has led Nonprofit Network from being a county-specific nonprofit management support organization to an international resource specializing in capacity building, professional development and governance and organizational management.

Previously, she was owner and principal consultant for Funkhouser Consulting, which specialized in providing support, guidance and consulting services to nonprofit organizations.  Prior to owning her own company, Regina was the Development Director for the Kitsap Humane Society in Silverdale, Washington, the Community Development Director for the Child and Parent Resources in Tacoma, Washington and the Special Events Coordinator for the Multiple Sclerosis Society in Toledo, Ohio. Regina is a graduate of Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green Ohio.

Thank you to our generous sponsor for reducing the cost of this workshop:

Please Note: Nonprofit Network may videotape or photograph public events. Videos and photos are used solely for the promotional purposes of Nonprofit Network. Nonprofit Network will regard as confidential all non-public information obtained during the course of its professional assignments. Information given in a public setting has no expectation of confidentiality.