Executive Director Institute | 2023 Cohort

Executive Director Institute (EDI) is designed exclusively for executive directors. The curriculum aims to expand participants' skill base in these key areas of nonprofit leadership:

Nonprofit Trends
Leadership Challenges and Opportunities
Operations
Board Management
Strategic Planning
Resource & Fund Development
Marketing/Communications & Media Relations
Organization & Productivity
Stress Reduction & Work/Life Balance

Topic experts, business leaders and seasoned executive directors bring hands-on, real world experience to each session. In addition to delivering the training and information you need to perform better, EDI enables you to build relationships, share information, and gain support from your nonprofit executive peers. To read more about EDI curriculum, takeaways and guidelines, please click here.

In 2023, Nonprofit Connect will host both a virtual cohort and an in-person cohort of Executive Director Institute. You may indicate your preference and availability on your application form. Approximately 35 executive directors will be selected to participate in 2023.

Virtual Dates and Times:

The virtual EDI will meet bi-monthly on Tuesdays from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM via Zoom on the following dates:

Jan 10 and Jan 24
Feb 7 and Feb 21
Mar 7 and Mar 28
Apr 11 and Apr 25
May 9 and May 23
June 6 and June 20

In-Person Dates and Times:
The in-person EDI will meet once monthly on Thursdays from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM at Nonprofit Connect's Office. The in-person session will take place on the following dates:

Jan 26
Feb 23
Mar 30
Apr 27
May 25
June 22

Guidelines:

Participating organizations must must have tax exempt status and be Nonprofit Connect members. (Not a member? Learn more.)
The Executive Director role must be a paid position.
Participants commit to attending all twelve sessions for the virtual cohort or all 6 sessions of the in person cohort .
If accepted, tuition must be paid in full by January 6 to reserve a seat in the class.

Application:

Selection for participation in EDI is by application only. The application deadline for 2023 applications has passed. Please email info@npconnect.org if you'd like to be notified when applications open for the 2024 cohort.

Cancellation/Program Policies:

No refunds will be processed within 7 business days of the program date. No shows will be billed. Nonprofit Connect may take photographs, screenshots, or video recordings at public and virtual events, so we ask that you read our Privacy Policy for more information. Each registration is for one individual. We kindly ask that you do not circulate your webinar link with others who have not registered.

Executive Director Institute - By Application Only

Date and Time

Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST

Applications are now closed. Please email info@npconnect.org if you'd like to be notified with applications open for 2023.

Location

The virtual EDI will meet bi-monthly on Tuesdays via Zoom.

The in-person EDI will meet once monthly on Thursdays at Nonprofit Connect's Office

Fees/Admission

Members Only
$1,000 - members

Not yet a member? Learn more.

Application Process
Applications open in early November and close in early December each year. Please email info@npconnect.org if you'd like to be notified when applications open for 2024. The 2023 application deadline has passed.

Contact Information

Emily Hane, Director of Learning
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