Building off of 10 years' experience, with over 400 Bay Area leaders graduating, we're re-introducing The Emerging Leaders Program as The Excellence in Leadership Program (ELP). Part of our new suite of curriculum for nonprofit professionals, ELP will strengthen leaders' confidence and capability, while equipping them to build a culture of inquiry and strategic focus within their organizations.

1. Excellence in Leadership
Program
Fostering excellence in leadership to create stronger, more
sustainable Bay Area nonprofits.
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the Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership.
Introducing CVNL’s:

2. Why CVNL Invests in Nonprofit Leadership
Development
In modern nonprofits, organizational
mission and performance are
inextricably linked.
Today’s nonprofit leaders cannot
afford to expend resources based on
good intentions and wishful thinking.
The social sector needs to focus on
meaningful and measurable change.

3. Why CVNL Invests in Nonprofit Leadership
Development
Nonprofit leaders and executives are critical to both maximize and
sustain an organization's impact…
as long as they possess the
skills and core competencies
that are necessary to inspire
and support the people in
their organization around this
purpose.

4. We at CVNL have identified five pillars of leadership excellence:
Pillar 1: Strong, responsive leadership
Pillar 2: People-oriented management
Pillar 3: Strategic thinking and problem-solving
Pillar 4: Well-designed and well-implemented programs
Pillar 5: Financial health and stability
The 5 Pillars of Leadership Excellence

5. Building on what we have learned
Building off of 12 years' experience, with over 400 Bay
Area leaders graduating, we're re-introducing the
Emerging Leaders Program as the:
Excellence in Leadership Program
(ELP)

6. The new ELP curriculum has been improved through the following:
a)Based on constructivist learning: less lecture-based, more
hands-on, more peer coaching;
b)More emphasis on influencing skills for leaders and skills that
are inherent to the role of a nonprofit leader;
c)Expanded module on strategy and strategic planning weaved
with problem solving skills;
d)“Organizational Strategy Toolkit,” a series of tools and templates
to reflect and apply the program’s core concepts;
e)Follow up sessions for long-term learning and continued guidance
Building on what we have learned

7. Who, What, How of ELP
18
leaders
6
days
1
0
faculty
48
hours

8. Nonprofit Sector + Leadership Challenges and Trends + What is a good
leader? Influencing leadership and problem solving skills
Working with people inside your organization: Board Governance +
Staff (HR & Inclusion Inventory)
Strategy and Strategic Planning (Introducing the Organizational
Strategy Toolkit)
DAY 1
DAY 2
DAY 3
DAY 4
DAY 5
One day group coaching and facilitated session in which we share
progress on the Toolkit
Executing your strategy and measuring impact through Program
Development and Evaluation. Budgeting basics and financial resources.
DAY 6 Develop personal and organizational brand: How to get your message
across and build a strong case for funders (communication + fundraising).
Curriculum

9. Continued Guidance and Support
The program includes 12
hours of follow-up and
coaching per cohort over
four months after each
program.

10. Outcomes
• Recognized personal leadership style and areas for growth;
• Rich understanding on how to integrate organizational mission
and strategy;
• Increased confidence in your ability to lead and scale;
• A new perspective on your organization’s potential and impact;
• Development of a plan of action for addressing key
organizational and strategic challenges; and
• A new network of relationships with a diverse group of
nonprofit leaders.

11. The Result
Leaders who are better equipped to lead organizations more effectively, with expert-derived strategies
and tools for long-term success.

12. Contact and Inquiries
Cinzia Perlingieri
Director of Learning & Leadership, CVNL
cperlingieri@cvnl.org
415.448.0331