Session #1: Welcome, Communication & Leadership Foundations
Tuesday, March 3 – CFSA Campus (In-Person)
- Program overview, introductions, group agreements, and cohort norms.
- Shapes® Communication Styles with Rose Snyder — understanding your leadership shape and how to flex your communication for success.
- Defining the CEO/ED Role: Exploring the four core roles of a nonprofit leader — strategist, fund developer, thought leader, and mission advocate.
Session #2: Leading People and Building Culture
Tuesday, April 7 – Zoom
- Understanding Your Leadership Style and engaging your staff and stakeholders.
- Developing a strong internal culture: building trust, addressing challenges, and developing your leadership bench.
- Discussion: The evolving role of the nonprofit CEO in shaping culture.
Session #3: Human Resources & the Power of Feedback
Tuesday, May 5 – Zoom
- HR Essentials for CEOs — policies, supervision, and managing risk.
- Techniques for effective feedback, handling conflict, and addressing performance issues with confidence.
- Mini-case study: “When feedback is a gift.”
Session #4: Fundraising & Donor Relationships for CEOs
Tuesday, June 9 – Zoom
- Understanding your role as chief fundraiser and community ambassador.
- Partnering with your development staff and board to inspire donor confidence.
- Guest speaker: Local philanthropic leader on building trust-based donor relationships.
Session #5: Governance & Financial Stewardship
Tuesday, July 14 – Zoom
- Governance and Board Partnerships — effective board management, meeting facilitation, and the CEO/Chair relationship.
- Financial Leadership — understanding KPIs, budgets, and using financial data to inform strategic decisions.
Session #6: Executive Presence & Public Speaking
Tuesday, August 11 – CFSA Campus (In-Person)
- Executive Presence for Impactful Leadership with Rose Snyder — cultivating confidence, authenticity, and influence.
- Public Speaking Lab — practical strategies for storytelling, body language, and speaking with clarity and conviction.
- Peer practice and feedback.
Session #7: The Resilient Leader: Self Management and Sustainability
Tuesday, September 8 – Zoom
- Self-Care, Boundaries, and Resilience— balancing leadership demands and wellbeing.
- Building sustainable leadership habits and managing burnout.
- Reflective discussion: “What does thriving look like for me?”
Session #8: Cohort Capstone Presentations & Cohort Celebration
Tuesday, October 6 – CFSA Campus (In-Person)
- Cohort Capstone Presentations
- Cohort reflection, takeaways, and graduation ceremony.
Note: Panel discussion TBA
