CALENDAR
2023 PROGRAMS
SPRING
Nonprofit Management Executive Certificate Program
Virtual
Program Dates:
February 9-11, March 9-11, April 13-14
Application Due:
January 4, 2023
Georgetown’s Center for Public Nonprofit Leadership Nonprofit Management Executive Certificate Program is designed as an experiential leadership lab to explore the pressing issues that nonprofit leaders face and strengthen the management capacity of those working with nonprofit and philanthropic organizations.
Executive Preparation Institute
Virtual
Program Dates:
February 17, March 17, April 21, May 19, June 16, and July 21
Application Due:
January 13, 2023
The Center for Nonprofit Advancement’s Executive Preparation Institute (EPI) is for nonprofit leaders exploring an executive director or board role in the next five years. Participants have a chance to listen to industry experts about all facets of nonprofit leadership including finances, budgeting, fundraising, board governance, evaluation, and more. The program is comprised of six seminars, guest speakers, panel discussions, and group interaction, and meets virtually once a month. LeaderBridge scholarship applications are due to EPI by close of business on January 27, 2023.
BIPOC Executive Director Cohort
Virtual
Program Dates:
February 22, March 8, March 22, April 5, April 19, and May 3
Application Due:
The Catalogue for Philanthropy is hosting a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Executive Director cohort for nonprofit leaders to have peer-to-peer conversations on a variety of topics. The first meeting topics are pre-selected by the Catalogue team and from there, cohort members' interests will determine agenda and the time will be used to network, connect on topics, and to share resources. This cohort is designed for current BIPOC Executive Directors of locally-serving nonprofits, and a priority will be given to organizations with less than a $1.5M budget, although all are welcome to apply. Organizations must be headquartered in the DMV and do the majority of their work locally.
Rising Leaders Program
In Person
Program Dates:
March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1, and July 13, 2023
Application Due:
January 27, 2023
Rising Leaders is led by expert facilitators from the Careerstone Group, LLC, and will provide early-career or management professionals the tools they need to succeed as leaders. Participants gain insight and experience they can apply in any professional environment, and focus on: leadership and self-awareness, networking and relationship building, providing feedback, presentation skills, and managing up.
Positive Intelligence Program
Virtual
Program Dates:
April 22 – June 6, 2023 (meets 6 times + coaching) – exact dates TBD
Application Due:
April 14, 2023
This 6-week Positive Intelligence Program is led by nonprofit coach and consultant Bob Wittig. The program helps leaders boost performance, collaboration, and leadership skills by learning how to strengthen the wise, responsive part of their brain and quiet the part of the brain that can sabotage leadership. By the end of the program, leaders will have tools to help them handle leadership challenges with a more positive mindset and less stress, unlocking their potential (and that of their teams) as leaders. Participants also have the option to complete six additional coaching sessions with ACC Certified Coach, Bob Wittig.
SUMMER

Nonprofit Management Executive Certificate Program
In Person
Program Dates:
June 10-17, 2023
Application Due:
April 28, 2023
Georgetown’s Center for Public Nonprofit Leadership Nonprofit Management Executive Certificate Program is designed as an experiential leadership lab to explore the pressing issues that nonprofit leaders face and strengthen the management capacity of those working with nonprofit and philanthropic organizations.
FALL

Emerging Leaders Program
In Person
Program Dates:
September 14, 2023 – May 16, 2024 (seven monthly sessions)
Application Due:
April 21, 2023
Leadership Montgomery’s Emerging Leaders is a dynamic program designed for professionals looking to develop and grow their leadership capabilities, enhance their knowledge of Montgomery County, and build their network. This program includes seven monthly interactive sessions, a leadership skills curriculum developed and facilitated by certified leadership and development professionals, team projects, interactive tours, and engagement with established multi-sector leaders.

Public Narrative Training
Virtual
Program Dates:
September 14, September 21, and September 28, 2023
Application Due:
August 1, 2023
Inspire Leadership School's Public Narrative Training is facilitating a cohort of 8 local nonprofit leaders this fall. This cohort is open to nonprofit leaders at any career stage. Public Narrative is the art of telling stories that inspire and motivate people to achieve a collective goal. A compelling leadership story conveys shared values, collective agency, and hope for the future. Light on theory and rich in practice, this training teaches participants how to tell the Story of Self, Story of Us, and Story of Now.

Executive Coaching
Virtual
Program Dates:
September – December 2023 (six sessions)
Application Due:
July 30, 2023
This six-session coaching program is an opportunity for nonprofit Executive Directors and CEOs to select and work with a leadership coach to support their continued growth and development. Access Coaching Collective recruits and vets a diverse roster of coaches who possess a strong equity lens, ensuring that leaders have access to high-quality coaches of shared identities. Coaching is unique as it’s tailored to each individual and their specific goals. Through coaching, leaders can: build self-awareness; learn to better leverage their strengths; navigate challenges and new opportunities; develop strategies to address burnout; establish a growth mindset; and more. Sessions will be scheduled at times that are mutually agreed upon by the leader and coach.
