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    Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management—Virtual

    Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management—Virtual
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    • Dates: 03–12 JUN 2021
    • Format: Virtual
    • Fee: $3,750
    • The program fee covers tuition, e-books, and online case materials.

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    Summary

    Today's nonprofit organizations are faced with shifting demands for services, mounting financial pressures, and diverse operational challenges. To fulfill their missions, nonprofit leaders must step up their game and create organizations that can thrive in the midst of change. Exploring crucial concepts and skills for nonprofit leadership in uncertain times, this live online program will prepare you to strengthen management and accountability while leading the evolution needed to create an effective, high-performing organization.

    This nonprofit management course is presented jointly with the HBS Social Enterprise Initiative.

    You may also be interested in the related program: Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management.

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    Summary

    Today's nonprofit organizations are faced with shifting demands for services, mounting financial pressures, and diverse operational challenges. To fulfill their missions, nonprofit leaders must step up their game and create organizations that can thrive in the midst of change. Exploring crucial concepts and skills for nonprofit leadership in uncertain times, this live online program will prepare you to strengthen management and accountability while leading the evolution needed to create an effective, high-performing organization.

    This nonprofit management course is presented jointly with the HBS Social Enterprise Initiative.

    You may also be interested in the related program: Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management.

    Key Benefits
    This virtual program delivers the strategic perspectives, leadership skills, and practical tools you need to drive change across the organization. You will leave prepared to take decisive action and create a more responsive, successful, and sustainable nonprofit organization.

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    Lead important changes that enable your organization to thrive and growLead important changes that enable your organization to thrive and grow
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    • Focus your mission and create service offerings that truly address the needs of your target populations
    • Develop the core capabilities, external alliances, and operational alignment needed to fulfill your mission and execute your strategy
    • Strengthen your strategic position and create a more accountable organization
    • Improve relationships with your board
    • Implement appropriate and effective performance management and information systems
    Expand your personal and professional networkExpand your personal and professional network
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    • Extend your network by connecting and working with accomplished executives from various backgrounds, industries, and countries across the globe
    • Build relationships with a diverse group of peers who can provide wide-ranging insights into your business challenges and career decisions

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    This virtual program delivers the strategic perspectives, leadership skills, and practical tools you need to drive change across the organization. You will leave prepared to take decisive action and create a more responsive, successful, and sustainable nonprofit organization.
    Details

    Lead important changes that enable your organization to thrive and grow

    • Focus your mission and create service offerings that truly address the needs of your target populations
    • Develop the core capabilities, external alliances, and operational alignment needed to fulfill your mission and execute your strategy
    • Strengthen your strategic position and create a more accountable organization
    • Improve relationships with your board
    • Implement appropriate and effective performance management and information systems

    Expand your personal and professional network

    • Extend your network by connecting and working with accomplished executives from various backgrounds, industries, and countries across the globe
    • Build relationships with a diverse group of peers who can provide wide-ranging insights into your business challenges and career decisions

    Who Should Attend

    • Nonprofit executive directors and chief executive officers who are responsible for shaping the direction, mission, policies, and major programs of their organizations
    • Participating organizations must be public-serving nonprofits, fully operational, and out of the startup phase; they typically have operating budgets in excess of $1 million
    • Not appropriate for: Industry or trade associations, management support organizations, or consulting firms

    Program fees are subsidized by Harvard Business School and its Social Enterprise Initiative. Limited, additional need-based scholarship funding may be available. Visit the HBS Social Enterprise Initiative website for scholarship information.

    Program for Leadership Development participants earn 2 PLDA Points on completion of this program.

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    • Nonprofit executive directors and chief executive officers who are responsible for shaping the direction, mission, policies, and major programs of their organizations
    • Participating organizations must be public-serving nonprofits, fully operational, and out of the startup phase; they typically have operating budgets in excess of $1 million
    • Not appropriate for: Industry or trade associations, management support organizations, or consulting firms

    Program fees are subsidized by Harvard Business School and its Social Enterprise Initiative. Limited, additional need-based scholarship funding may be available. Visit the HBS Social Enterprise Initiative website for scholarship information.

    Program for Leadership Development participants earn 2 PLDA Points on completion of this program.

    Leaders in Virtual Learning

    When you participate in a virtual HBS Executive Education program, you benefit from a powerful learning experience carefully designed with a virtual setting in mind. Through live, synchronous program sessions you'll engage directly with our renowned faculty to learn from their latest research, gain actionable takeaways, and facilitate your growth. In addition, virtual discussion groups will connect you to a global group of peers and build your network.

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    Virtual Programs for Agile Organizations
    Help your organization understand why there is no better time to prioritize learning & development.
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    Understanding the Benefits of Our Virtual Programs
    Four participants of our live online programs share their experiences.
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    Discover more about business. And yourself.
    Global perspectives > Leadership growth > Organizational impact.
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    Leaders in Virtual Learning

    When you participate in a virtual HBS Executive Education program, you benefit from a powerful learning experience carefully designed with a virtual setting in mind. Through live, synchronous program sessions you'll engage directly with our renowned faculty to learn from their latest research, gain actionable takeaways, and facilitate your growth. In addition, virtual discussion groups will connect you to a global group of peers and build your network.

    Dive Deeper into the Experience
    head and shoulder images of people in polygon shapes connected to a laptop with the HBS shield in the center
    Virtual Programs for Agile Organizations
    Help your organization understand why there is no better time to prioritize learning & development.
    Learn More
    Youngme Moon teaching in the HBSonline studio
    Understanding the Benefits of Our Virtual Programs
    Four participants of our live online programs share their experiences.
    Read Their Stories
    Image/@Alt Play video
    Image/@Alt Play video
    Discover more about business. And yourself.
    Global perspectives > Leadership growth > Organizational impact.
    Watch the VideoWatch the Video

    Admissions Criteria and Process

    We admit candidates to specific sessions on a rolling, space-available basis, and encourage you to apply as early as possible. Although most programs have no formal educational requirements, admission is a selective process based on your professional achievement and organizational responsibilities.
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    Answering Your Questions

    Our Program Advising team can help you at any stage of the admissions process—starting with identifying the program that best addresses your learning and development goals. Contact a program advisor via email or call 1.800.427.5577 (outside the U.S., call +1.617.495.6555).

    Application Submission

    We recommend that you apply at least four weeks before the program start date. You may use our online form or download an application. HBS maintains all application information in strict confidentiality. We acknowledge receipt of applications via email. In the unlikely event that you do not receive an acknowledgment, please email us at exed_admissions@hbs.edu or call us at +1.617.495.6226.

    Application Review

    To optimize the learning experience and maximize the exchange of ideas, our Admissions Committee makes selections that balance each participant's experience, scope of current responsibilities, and type of organization. HBS seeks candidates who reflect a broad range of industries, functions, countries, and backgrounds. We review applications monthly and will contact you via email with the Admissions Committee's decision.

    Fee, Payment, and Cancellations

    The program fee covers tuition, e-books, and online case materials. No payment is necessary until you have been accepted. Payment is required prior to the program start date. If you need to cancel participation, you must submit your request in writing more than 14 days before the program start date to receive a full refund. Cancellations received 7 to 14 days before the program start date are subject to a payment of 50 percent of the program fee. Requests received within 7 days of the program start date are subject to full payment of the program fee.

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    Admissions Criteria and Process Dropdown down

    We admit candidates to specific sessions on a rolling, space-available basis, and encourage you to apply as early as possible. Although most programs have no formal educational requirements, admission is a selective process based on your professional achievement and organizational responsibilities.

    Answering Your Questions

    Our Program Advising team can help you at any stage of the admissions process—starting with identifying the program that best addresses your learning and development goals. Contact a program advisor via email or call 1.800.427.5577 (outside the U.S., call +1.617.495.6555).

    Application Submission

    We recommend that you apply at least four weeks before the program start date. You may use our online form or download an application. HBS maintains all application information in strict confidentiality. We acknowledge receipt of applications via email. In the unlikely event that you do not receive an acknowledgment, please email us at exed_admissions@hbs.edu or call us at +1.617.495.6226.

    Application Review

    To optimize the learning experience and maximize the exchange of ideas, our Admissions Committee makes selections that balance each participant's experience, scope of current responsibilities, and type of organization. HBS seeks candidates who reflect a broad range of industries, functions, countries, and backgrounds. We review applications monthly and will contact you via email with the Admissions Committee's decision.

    Fee, Payment, and Cancellations

    The program fee covers tuition, e-books, and online case materials. No payment is necessary until you have been accepted. Payment is required prior to the program start date. If you need to cancel participation, you must submit your request in writing more than 14 days before the program start date to receive a full refund. Cancellations received 7 to 14 days before the program start date are subject to a payment of 50 percent of the program fee. Requests received within 7 days of the program start date are subject to full payment of the program fee.

    What You Will Learn

    Through a rich learning experience that includes faculty presentations, case studies on nonprofit organizations, group exercises, and structured and informal group discussions, you will explore how today's nonprofit leaders are tackling a broad range of challenges. As you enhance core skills crucial to leading nonprofit organizations, you will prepare to implement new strategies and drive change across your organization.

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    What You Will Learn

    Through a rich learning experience that includes faculty presentations, case studies on nonprofit organizations, group exercises, and structured and informal group discussions, you will explore how today's nonprofit leaders are tackling a broad range of challenges. As you enhance core skills crucial to leading nonprofit organizations, you will prepare to implement new strategies and drive change across your organization.

    Program Format

    The program takes place over seven days: Participants will attend a required program day on Thursday, June 3, and then subsequent program days take place the following week from June 7-12. Each day features live online classes from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM ET, including a break. All classes take place via the Zoom platform. Participants will also spend 60 minutes with their discussion groups each day, choosing either an 8:00-9:00 AM ET or 1:00-2:00 PM ET time slot for the week. The program team will contact participants prior to the program start to select their discussion group time. There will also be several optional opportunities throughout the week to network with the faculty and other participants.

    Collaborative learning is an integral part of the experience. To maximize the benefit for everyone, you are expected to attend every session, complete all assignments, and contribute effectively in the class and in small groups. We recommend setting aside 15-20 hours for self-paced work, in addition to the live online sessions.

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    Program Format

    The program takes place over seven days: Participants will attend a required program day on Thursday, June 3, and then subsequent program days take place the following week from June 7-12. Each day features live online classes from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM ET, including a break. All classes take place via the Zoom platform. Participants will also spend 60 minutes with their discussion groups each day, choosing either an 8:00-9:00 AM ET or 1:00-2:00 PM ET time slot for the week. The program team will contact participants prior to the program start to select their discussion group time. There will also be several optional opportunities throughout the week to network with the faculty and other participants.

    Collaborative learning is an integral part of the experience. To maximize the benefit for everyone, you are expected to attend every session, complete all assignments, and contribute effectively in the class and in small groups. We recommend setting aside 15-20 hours for self-paced work, in addition to the live online sessions.

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    • Defining your mission and aligning the organization behind it
    • Creating a successful partnership with the board
    • Mobilizing resources for change
    • Managing for sustainability and growth
    • Developing appropriate performance measures and management control systems
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    • Defining customers and constituencies
    • Understanding customer needs
    • Creating an excellent service organization
    People and organizationsPeople and organizations
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    • Creating strategic collaborations across sectors
    • Assessing organizational performance
    • Identifying and fostering the characteristics of high-performance organizations

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    Change leadership

    • Defining your mission and aligning the organization behind it
    • Creating a successful partnership with the board
    • Mobilizing resources for change
    • Managing for sustainability and growth
    • Developing appropriate performance measures and management control systems

    Products, services, and markets

    • Defining customers and constituencies
    • Understanding customer needs
    • Creating an excellent service organization

    People and organizations

    • Creating strategic collaborations across sectors
    • Assessing organizational performance
    • Identifying and fostering the characteristics of high-performance organizations

    Special Program Features


    Peer Consultation Sessions: Applying Strategic Concepts to Your Organization
    Breaking into small groups, you and your peers will work together on challenges that each of you has identified as critical to the success of your respective organizations. Employing insights from the curriculum and from your peers, you will formulate an action plan that you can implement immediately upon returning to work.

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    Special Program Features


    Peer Consultation Sessions: Applying Strategic Concepts to Your Organization
    Breaking into small groups, you and your peers will work together on challenges that each of you has identified as critical to the success of your respective organizations. Employing insights from the curriculum and from your peers, you will formulate an action plan that you can implement immediately upon returning to work.

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    Our Executive Education programs are developed and taught by HBS faculty who are widely recognized as skilled educators, groundbreaking researchers, and award-winning authors. Through their board memberships, consulting, and field-based research, they address the complex challenges facing business leaders across the globe.

    Faculty Chair
    Herman B. 'Dutch' Leonard
    Herman B. 'Dutch' Leonard
    Herman B. 'Dutch' Leonard

    Herman B. 'Dutch' Leonard

    Harvard Business School:

    Eliot I. Snider and Family Professor of Business Administration

    Harvard Kennedy School:

    George F. Baker, Jr. Professor of Public Sector Management Teaching Programs

    HBS Unit:
    General Management

    Read Full Bio

    Faculty
    Lynda M. Applegate
    Lynda M. Applegate
    Lynda M. Applegate

    Lynda M. Applegate

    Baker Foundation Professor and Sarofim-Rock Professor of Business Administration, Emerita

    HBS Units:
    Entrepreneurial Management
    General Management

    Read Full Bio

    Julie Battilana
    Julie Battilana
    Julie Battilana

    Julie Battilana

    Joseph C. Wilson Professor of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    Organizational Behavior

    Read Full Bio

    Ryan W. Buell
    Ryan W. Buell
    Ryan W. Buell

    Ryan W. Buell

    Finnegan Family Associate Professor of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    Technology and Operations Management

    Read Full Bio

    Mitchell B. Weiss
    Mitchell B. Weiss
    Mitchell B. Weiss

    Mitchell B. Weiss

    Professor of Management Practice, Richard L. Menschel Faculty Fellow

    HBS Unit:
    Entrepreneurial Management

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