Positive Intelligence (PQ) Mental Fitness Program for Executive Directors

Offered by Bob Wittig Nonprofit Coach and Consultant

This six-week program is based on the book Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine. The program helps leaders increase self-awareness, develop and strengthen self-command, and build mental fitness muscles that enable them to stop negative thinking and self-limiting beliefs that lead to reactive and negative responses to people, situations, or challenges. Participants learn how to handle challenges with positive emotions and a clear and calm mind, unlocking their potential (and that of their teams) as leaders.

BIPOC Leadership Development Program

Offered by Catalogue for Philanthropy

This professional development program is designed to prepare nonprofit managers and directors, who are also people of color, to assume Executive Director and similar leadership roles. This six-month cohort draws on Catalogue for Philanthropy’s professional development curriculum and antiracism curricula developed in collaboration with leaders and experts in the area. Topics of discussion include fundraising, board engagement, communication strategy, and more.

LeaderBridge Executive Director Cohort Program

Offered by Catalogue for Philanthropy

With the onset of the COVID-19, Catalogue for Philanthropy launched cohorts to create a space for nonprofit Executive Directors to build community and network. These cohorts meet bi-weekly for three months initially. Participants then have the opportunity to renew for a second three-month cycle. The agenda is participant-driven and has covered topics such as staff engagement, major donor outreach, remote operations, and self-care topics like dealing with the stress and fatigue of leading an organization through COVID-19. Catalogue staff actively facilitate all cohorts.

Nonprofit Management Executive Certificate

Offered by Georgetown University’s Center for Public and Nonprofit Leadership

Designed to strengthen the leadership and management capacity of individuals working in or with nonprofit organizations, the Nonprofit Management Executive Certificate gives participants the skills necessary to respond to the complex challenges and opportunities facing their organizations and communities.

Public Narrative Training

Offered by Inspire Leadership School

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. This three-part workshop is modeled after Harvard Kennedy School Professor Marshall Ganz's leadership framework and uses the pedagogical approach of explain, model, practice, debrief, then repeat. 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. This virtual program is open to nonprofit leaders in any stage of their careers, including those in operations, development, programs, and executive leadership roles.

Rising Leaders Program

Offered by Leadership Greater Washington

Rising Leaders Program provides early-career or management professionals the tools they need to succeed as leaders. Through engaging activities and discussion, the five-month program teaches skills essential to professional development and leadership. Participants gain insights and experience they can apply in any professional environment.

Emerging Leaders Program

Offered by Leadership Montgomery

Emerging Leaders Program is a nine-month, dynamic, professional development program that provides mid-level professionals between 25-35 years of age with the skills and connections necessary for success. Participants hone critical skills such as public speaking, negotiation, conflict resolution, and relationship-building. They are paired with a mentor and gain unique exposure to the issues and key players shaping Montgomery County.