Are you a newly appointed CEO or hoping to be in the next year? This program is a perfect opportunity to prepare for this career move. Join our next cohort!

The Center for Healthy Nonprofits’ Survival Series is designed to give a cohort of newer Executive Directors and CEOs practical information to help them survive as an extraordinary leader of a successful nonprofit organization. The program consists of eight two-hour sessions, divided into Spring and Fall semesters, including a one-on-one coaching session each semester.

Facilitated conversations cover the competencies and key relationships required of nonprofit executives, including tips for effectively managing your Board and staff, building and maintaining a culture aligned with your mission and values, and healthier management of your time and your life. Each session includes opportunities to network with your counterparts, creating relationships for continued sharing of successes and challenges.

There is everyone in those meetings, [CEO/ED Survival Series], from more seasoned ED’s and CEO’s to brand new, like I was. As I kept going back and learning who these people were and getting to know them better, and as I learned more about my job, month by month, I needed those other people to talk to…and to learn from. Four years in, I’m hitting my stride, and now in a position to mentor others and help them through those struggles. I feel stronger. I feel more empowered to serve as an advisor to new ED’s coming in.

— Dawn Bell, Executive Director, Educational Enrichment Foundation

Topics Include

  • Leadership
  • Finances
  • Communication
  • Team Building
  • Workplace Culture
  • Board Governance
  • Human Resources
  • and more!

Important Dates
There will be 8 two-hour sessions taught during this program. It is required to attend all sessions pending emergencies. Please be sure the following dates will work for your schedule before applying. The March and October meetings will be in-person, all other sessions will be on zoom.

  • March 4, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (in-person)
  • April 8, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • May 6, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • June 10, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • July 8, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • August 5, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • September 9, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • October 7, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (in-person)

Important Information
While most of this program is covered by the Center for Healthy Nonprofits at CFSA, there is a $450 co-pay for this series. Scholarships may be available based on need.

Application Process
We are accepting applications for those interested in participating. Space is limited.