New CEO/Executive Director Institute (In-Person) – Part1

July 17, August 21, September 18, October 16, November 20, and December 11th (the third Thursday of the month from July to December).

Institute Objectives: 

1. Equip and develop new nonprofit leaders in Middle TN with current and relevant leadership development tools, knowledge, and access to lifelong leadership learning that raises the effectiveness of the organizations they serve. 

2. To provide the foundation for new nonprofit leaders with the skills necessary to problem solve, navigate, and execute with operational excellence with a view to strategic impact. 

3. To develop a professional network and ongoing peer learning network to extend the leader's professional development beyond the institute.

A six-month Institute with one-day sessions each month for nonprofit leaders provides valuable training and development opportunities. An Institute for new nonprofit CEO/Executive Directors provides the time, the guidance, and the content that enables deeper and integrated learning that translates into practice. The CNE CEO/New Executive Director Leadership Institute is this deeper dive. This curriculum provides a comprehensive overview of the key areas nonprofit leaders need to master, blending theoretical knowledge with practical skills and tools.

Content is designed to develop the person and their own personal leadership development but also content from qualified and experienced experts in the topics covered. Developmental professionals in the nonprofit sector will facilitate the processing of information with the application to their own leadership to optimize the integration and growth of the leader. Sessions are designed to provide, practical and relevant content that engages participants in problem-solving, self, and group reflection for best practice and creative execution, and accomplish mission outcomes and results leadership through others.

Participants will be paired with seasoned CEOs to serve as mentors.

Topics include: Identifying Your Leadership Signature - Knowing Yourself and Organizations, Understanding Nonprofit Leadership and Governance, Strategic Planning and Organizational Development, Financial Management and Fundraising, Marketing, Communication, and Branding and Measuring Impact and Program Evaluation, Human Resource Management and Volunteer Engagement

The price includes all materials and lunch for each session.

Member Price - $1,395

Non-Member Price - $1,895.

Thanks to a generous contribution from the J.D. Elliott Fund of the Memorial Foundation, the first 8 member registrants will receive an $800 scholarship, reducing the registration fee for the New Executive Director/CEO Institute to just $595 (regularly $1,395). (Members Only)

The registration deadline is July 13th, 2025.

*Workshop times are Central Standard Time.