Starting in October, the Greater Vancouver Chamber will offer a new training program to support nonprofit leaders across Southwest Washington.
With support from The Firstenburg Foundation and Clark County, the chamber announced the Excellence for Nonprofit Leadership program on Tuesday. The in-depth training program at Clark College Columbia Tech Center, 18700 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, is designed to strengthen the professional development of nonprofit leaders.
Spanning three days, the program will feature nine sessions addressing topics such as management, governance, leadership, communications, strategic planning and more. The sessions are scheduled for three consecutive Wednesdays: Oct. 30, Nov. 20 and Dec. 18.
“Our growing community in Southwest Washington needs more access to leadership roles,” Janet Kenefsky, vice president of membership and operations, said in a news release.
“This program is designed to provide the essential training to help our nonprofit leaders to thrive. A key priority is increasing diversity in leadership roles within Clark County’s nonprofit sector, ensuring that nonprofits reflect the communities they serve. By doing so, these organizations can maximize their impact and more effectively fulfill their missions.”
The program is designed for current and aspiring nonprofit leaders and ideal for those involved in succession planning and executive committees, the news release said.
The program fee of $1,250 includes three full days of resources, training materials and lunch. However, a limited number of $1,000 scholarships are available for executives of nonprofits with annual revenues less than $250,000 and individuals from marginalized groups.
“We are dedicated to supporting future leaders within our nonprofit sector, especially for our culturally specific and by/for organizations, small nonprofits and grassroots organizations,” The Firstenburg Foundation Executive Director Jennifer Rhoads said in a news release. “The Excellence for Nonprofit Leadership program will provide access to educational resources for individuals at all levels of an organization from volunteer to the executive director position.”
Kenefsky said the organization wanted to ensure the information was accessible for people from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of the size of their nonprofit. The sessions will be led by experts from various industries, including strategic planning, marketing, finance and the nonprofit sector.
“We recognize the critical role that nonprofits play in the health and vitality of our region,” Kenefsky said. “We put this program together so we can start building stronger nonprofits today, so we can make a bigger impact tomorrow.”
To apply for the Excellence for Nonprofit Leadership program, visit www.vancouverusa.com/excellence-for-nonprofit-leadership-enl/.
