Spring Course

What Works

Real World Strategies for Executive Directors

February 10-April 28, 2025

2nd and 4th Mondays
Joining late? No problem! We’ll provide all pre-recorded content.

I've said it before, Executive Directors' jobs are complicated. Whether you start from inside the organization (work your way to the top), shift from another industry, or train your lifelong for this opportunity, living into the role of ED is not easy.

Not to put too fine a point on the reality you face as an Executive Director, but what you do really matters!

This course is for you.

  • Some of you came up through the ranks and found yourself in a new but seemingly familiar seat. What exactly is my job?

  • Others joined a nonprofit from another kind of organization. Seems similar, but is it?

  • Many of you came up with an idea, birthed it and found yourself running a corporation. You ask, what am I supposed to do?

  • Others have been at it a long time. What am I missing? It still feels hard and I wonder: am I missing something?

CONTENT WILL INCLUDE

  • What is my job description?

  • What am I supposed to pay attention to?

  • Basics of Self-Management

  • Building a solid foundation: focusing on the outcome; building policies and systems

  • Who is on the team? What skills do they need?

  • What is my role in fundraising?

  • How do I know which stakeholders to invest in?

  • How do I focus and get things done?

  • What is the right relationship with my board?

And so much more!