
Non-Profit Leadership Development Program
Our comprehensive, journey-based program empowers non-profit professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to become effective leaders in the non-profit sector.
This training is what I was looking for...
This training is what I was looking for as it provides an overview of many key leadership competencies that leaders are often left to learn on their own.
Program Participant, February 2024
"What will I learn?" About the Program.
Our journey-based program is offered through nine monthly, online sessions, (1.5 hrs). There is also an in-person networking event, a community of practice, and a graduation ceremony. At the end of the program you’ll also share your learning through a brief Capstone Project.
Our comprehensive and unique program program provides the knowledge and skills you need to become an effective leader of your non-profit organization. It's also focused on the crucial information most needed by non-profit leaders, including:
• Governance best practices
• Strategic planning
• Diversity and inclusion
• Stakeholder collaboration
• Conflict resolution
• Coaching skills for leaders
• Social enterprise
• Fund development
• Environmental, social, and corporate governance
and social justice
Transform Your Leadership
Knowledge & Skills
At the end of this program, you will gain the
knowledge and skills you need to effectively
manage your non-profit.
Confidence
Gain the confidence to lead change and make the necessary critical decisions in your organization.
Network
Build your personal network with other
non-profit leaders as you help to drive
positive change in your community.
Learn from experienced non-profit leaders
Our non-profit leadership development program features leaders and experts who will share their expertise and perspectives based on decades of experience, and research, leading in the non-profit, government and post-secondary fields.
Francis Boakye
Inclusivity
Executive Director of Action Dignity
"An inclusive culture should be linked to how your organizational systems work."
Don McSwiney
Diane Kenyon
Community Engagement
Non profit Senior Leader & Consultant
"Reputation drives everything else."
Kathleen MacPherson
Fund Development
UCalgary Senior Director of Development
"You need to get the money in the door, so you can do the important work you do."
Don McSwiney
Joy Bowen-Eyre
Governance
CEO The Alex Community Health Centre.
"A strong board ensures you deliver on you mandate and don't stray from your purpose."
Don McSwiney
Jeff Loomis
Leadership Coaching
Executive Director of Momentum
"Non-profit leaders need to take more "host" than a "hero" approach to leadership in their organizations.
Don McSwiney
We need to grow a group of up-and-coming leaders ...
We’re at a critical stage in the non-profit sector, where sustainability is an issue, but demand for services is growing. We need to grow a group of up-and-coming leaders who are prepared to take leadership to the next level. In order to do that they need to understand the core operations of a not-for-profit and how it functions.

Joy Bowen-Eyre
CEO The Alex Community Health Ctr.
First Graduating Class
October 17th, 2024