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The skills I learned in the Young Leaders Council have assisted me in not just my career, but also my personal life as I continue to make an impact on my community. I am grateful for the connections that I have made and will cherish them. If you are interested in broadening your skills and learning about how you can make an impact, check out the post below.

I hope you can join us for our upcoming session on the Nonprofit Leadership Crisis and how to address. See the link below for more info and to register!

Broaden your expertise, elevate your performance and advance your career with our Executive Preparation Institute (EPI) As an EPI participant, you will: ✅ Learn from nonprofit, government and corporate experts about a range of relevant topics, including nonprofit finances, budgeting, fundraising, board governance, leadership tips and tools, evaluations and how to tell your story. ✅ Gain insights into your own and others’ leadership styles through DISC Assessment. ✅ Have access to other professional development courses through the Center’s education program that will maximize your learning. The EPI program convenes virtually on Zoom one Friday per month for six months, from 9:30am to 4:00pm. Topics typically include: Day 1 (February 16): Introduction to Being a Nonprofit Leader; in-person Day 2 (March 15): DISC Assessment Day 3 (April 19): Crash Course in Nonprofit Boards Day 4 (May 17): Finances & Fundraising; in-person Day 5 (June 21): Strategic Planning & Program Evaluation Day 6 (July 19): Coaching & Excellence; in-person

I cannot speak highly enough about the great program that the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce puts on every year. Being a young(er) leader in an organization, especially one that oversees higher-level employees, can be challenging in ways you may not initially realize. Building camaraderie and professional relationships with a smaller and smaller number of peers as you move up the chain can be isolating. The Community Leadership Insitute (CLI) can provide young leaders with the peer-to-peer guidance, professional relationships, and frankly friendships that are so critical to the growth of young leaders in Central Mass. For a region that is often times overlooked, NCMCoC is doing their part to prepare the next cohort of true economic and community leaders. Thanks to Kat Deal and Roy Nascimento for their continued leadership in North Central Mass. #ncmcoc #leadership

3 things I notice as a VP (and 1 thing I need from nonprofits) Time away Sometimes I (half) wonder if it matters what content we offer. I believe one of the biggest features of our programs lies in orchestrating dedicated time away for key decision makers. It's during these days spent around the table with a coach that the magic happens. While educational content is of course valuable (you need a board policy manual, KPI dashboard, and a segmented donor list), it's the invaluable opportunity for leaders to align on their five strategic next steps. That is the “good to great” moment. What I hear leaders need As you can tell from the blog post, we still feel board leadership, fund development, and executive coaching are highly leveraged content areas. But as I listen to executive directors, I hear they need a better/easier way to do assessment, measurement, and evaluation – that doesn’t burn out front line workers. They're sensing a widening technology gap, struggling with HR departments that haven't kept pace with the organization's growth (especially in managing remote work, leadership development, and leading multigenerational teams). They're seeking better storytelling techniques, and many desire coaching on leading when they no longer have to been in the weeds with day-to-day operations. (We are listening and working on curriculum and program ideas that can fill current capacity gaps.) Impact Framework No matter what the program, we consistently teach around three overarching themes: Aptitude (enhanced skills), Acumen (improved decision-making encompassing cultural awareness, strategic acumen, and resilience), and Community (strengthening partnerships and collaborative abilities). I suppose all leaders desire their guests to think or behave differently because of what they offer. What I need EDs have expressed their desire for us to have better coach/consultant referrals. However, I rarely accept names directly from coaches or consultants. Instead, I greatly value referrals from PNW nonprofits who have experienced transformative change through working with a coach. Whether it's strategic planning, board development, succession planning, or leadership coaching, I'm eager to hear about such experiences. I am all ears and keeping a list.

New course alert! This 6-month course will work with new nonprofit leaders or upcoming leaders on how to effectively run an organization. Message us at either liz@capitalcfollc.com or sabrina@capitalcfollc.com to learn more!

By embracing business-minded strategies, nonprofit leaders can amplify their impact and drive meaningful change. Here are 5 nonprofit leadership strategies to drive success. 🔗: https://lnkd.in/gnVvDchC 🖋: Anne Brown

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