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Advanced Nonprofit Leadership

Courses & Curriculum

The Advanced Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership consists of three tightly integrated weekend Symposia (20) hours each, held from July 18-25, 2009. All of the symposia topics stem from strong theoretical framework. The Advanced Certificate consists of three tightly integrated symposiums: 

• The Vessel of Leadership
• The View of Leadership
• The Voice of Leadership 

These three components lead the participant to prepare for the Symposium 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 skills.

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

July 18-20, 2009
Core Topics:

• Gathering Ritual – Who Are We and What Do We Bring?
• Leadership & Integrity
• Integrity and Identity
• Leadership Qua Leadership: What Are We Talking About?
• Small Adjustments/SEISMIC Change
• The Courage To Lead
• Personal Barometers: Burnout Vs. Balance
• Identifying and Cultivating New Leadership

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

July 21-23, 2009
Core Topics:

• The Landscape of Leadership
• Seeding A Conceptual Society: The Hyperdrive of Futures Thinking
• So What?
• Celebrate What’s Right With The World
• The Power of Voice – Understanding and Influencing Power Dynamics In Your Organization and Community

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

July 24-25, 2009
Core Topics:

• Storytelling: Power, People and Purpose
• A New Story Line
• A Guided Discussion Concerning You and Vocation
• Leaders as Continuous Learners
• Sharing Your Voices/Sharing Ourselves
• Finding My Voice

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.