Nonprofit Leadership - Being Prepared and Effective from Day One

4.5

(6 ratings)

2 Weeks

Cohort-based Course

Join a supportive community of nonprofit leaders, receive expert-level coaching, and create your Nonprofit CEO Success Plan in 2 weeks

Nonprofit Leadership - Being Prepared and Effective from Day One

4.5

(6 ratings)

2 Weeks

Cohort-based Course

Join a supportive community of nonprofit leaders, receive expert-level coaching, and create your Nonprofit CEO Success Plan in 2 weeks

Hosted by

Gary Bagley

Nonprofit Executive Director, Professor, Leadership Coach, Board Member

Gary Bagley

Nonprofit Executive Director, Professor, Leadership Coach, Board Member

Course overview

Find out what it takes to thrive as a first-time CEO.

Are you a changemaker eager to realize your vision by working with a team, Board of Directors, clients, and donors?

You may be confused about where to start, what actions to take, or how to determine if you’re even ready.

In this course, I’ll walk you through the process step-by-step, so you can create your personalized success plan all while connecting with a supportive community of other social sector leaders.

Limited spots are available to ensure class size is small so everyone gets a high-level of attention and support.

This course is for:

New CEOs

You're new to this and working to balance the many demands of the job, from board to staff to donors to beneficiaries

Future CEOs

You want to lead, but you're afraid of being the next nice person running a nonprofit who isn't prepared for the job.

Leaders in Search of a Cohort

You've seen that it's "lonely in the middle." You want the support of a community of pros as you learn

New CEOs

You're new to this and working to balance the many demands of the job, from board to staff to donors to beneficiaries

Future CEOs

You want to lead, but you're afraid of being the next nice person running a nonprofit who isn't prepared for the job.

Leaders in Search of a Cohort

You've seen that it's "lonely in the middle." You want the support of a community of pros as you learn

What you’ll get out of this course

Understand the day-to-day responsibilities of the Executive Director Role

Learn what goes into managing a nonprofit Board of Directors

Assess your strengths and what areas you need to develop to excel in the leadership role.

Create your personal success plan so you feel prepared and confident

Be a part of a community that supports you and holds you accountable as you pursue your plan

BONUS

Sign up before September 22 and receive a free 30-minute coaching session to review and get feedback on your personal plan

Course syllabus

5 live sessions • 5 modules • 15 lessons

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Week 1
Week 1
Oct 2—Oct 8
Events
Oct
2
Session One – The Executive Director Role - what's the job spec?
Session One – The Executive Director Role - what's the job spec?
Mon, Oct 2, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM UTC
Oct
4
Session Two – Managing a Board of Directors
Session Two – Managing a Board of Directors
Wed, Oct 4, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM UTC
Oct
6
Session Three – Navigating Stakeholder Relationships
Session Three – Navigating Stakeholder Relationships
Fri, Oct 6, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM UTC
Modules
The Executive Director Role - what's the job spec?
The Executive Director Role - what's the job spec?
3 Lessons
Learn the responsibilities of an Executive Director from finance to fundraising to human resources to strategy
Learn the responsibilities of an Executive Director from finance to fundraising to human resources to strategy
Managing a Board of Directors
Managing a Board of Directors
6 Lessons
Learn the ins and outs of working with a Board of Directors
Learn the ins and outs of working with a Board of Directors
Navigating Stakeholder Relationships
Navigating Stakeholder Relationships
3 Lessons
Understand the many audiences you will need to juggle and how to prioritize the many demands and perspectives
Understand the many audiences you will need to juggle and how to prioritize the many demands and perspectives
Week 2
Week 2
Oct 9—Oct 13
Events
Oct
10
Session Four – Assessing Your Readiness
Session Four – Assessing Your Readiness
Tue, Oct 10, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM UTC
Oct
12
Session Five – Putting It All Together and Building Your Plan
Session Five – Putting It All Together and Building Your Plan
Thu, Oct 12, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM UTC
Modules
Assessing Your Readiness
Assessing Your Readiness
2 Lessons
Evaluate your assets and areas of development for the role of Executive Director
Evaluate your assets and areas of development for the role of Executive Director
Building Your Plan and Your Personal Board of Directors
Building Your Plan and Your Personal Board of Directors
1 Lesson
Create a personal development plan for building your skills and confidence
Create a personal development plan for building your skills and confidence

4.5

(6 ratings)

What students are saying

Meet your instructor

Gary Bagley

Purpose Driven Social Sector Geek

Gary has over 25 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, most recently as the Executive Director of New York Cares, New York City’s largest organization devoted to driving community impact through volunteer-led programs. Gary has also taught nonprofit leadership, management, and strategy for over 10 years at Columbia University and Baruch College.

His previous experiences include positions at nonprofit organizations focused on arts education.

Gary's leadership has been recognized by The New York Times Company Nonprofit Excellence Award for Overall Management Excellence, and the Peter F. Drucker Award for Nonprofit Innovation. Gary was named a Notable in Nonprofits and Philanthropy by Crain’s New York and one of the CSR Responsible 100 by City & State.

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