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Advanced Nonprofit Leadership

Courses & Curriculum

The Certificate consists of three tightly integrated weekend Symposia. All of the symposia topics stem from strong theoretical framework. These three components lead the participant to prepare for the post certificate project, which completes the Certificate. The faculty is composed of nationally known experts from Duke University and elsewhere who will provide resources to deepen and expand your leadership.

THE VESSEL OF LEADERSHIP
Addressing the person, principles, ethics and values of the effective leader.

January 24-26, 2008
Core Topics:
Clarifying Core Values
Defining Identity and Probing Sources of Integrity
Introduction of the Discernment Model
The Courage to Make Difficult and Unpopular Choices
The Importance of Personal Renewal
Making Peace with Time
The Downsides of Leadership
Barometers of Success

THE VIEW OF LEADERSHIP
Examining the patterns, people and places of leading in nonprofits through theories, models, collaboration and community.

April 24-26, 2008
Core Topics:
The Landscape of Leadership Literature and Theory
Wrestling with One’s Own Landscape
Challenging Our Certainties: Changing Our Minds
How Mega Trends Impact 21st Century Nonprofit Leaders
New Ways of Leading
Leadership at Ground Zero: What is Your Local Disaster?
Leaders as Continuous Learners
Instilling a Learning Culture within Your Agency

THE VOICE OF LEADERSHIP
Finding the purpose, passion and potential of leadership by the examination of risking, stretching and dreaming.

July 24-26, 2008
Core Topics:
The Use of Story: Encapsulate the Passion; Capture Potential Celebrating the Stories of Extraordinary Nonprofit Leaders
Cross-Cultural Communication
Social Entrepreneurship
Creating a New Story Line
Is the Dream Possible?
Inspired Leadership: Unleashing the Potential

You will be paired with a colleague at each symposium according to preferences concerning: gender, ethnicity, age, geographic proximity, position, and field of endeavor. This partnering guarantees you an opportunity to develop a relationship with a new colleague.