Today's nonprofit organizations are faced with shifting demands for services, resource
constraints, and diverse operational challenges. They must also learn to navigate
the advent of new technology and new sources of funding. 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,
this program will prepare you to strengthen management and accountability while leading
the evolution needed to create an effective, high-performing organization.
Today's nonprofit organizations are faced with shifting demands for services, resource
constraints, and diverse operational challenges. They must also learn to navigate
the advent of new technology and new sources of funding. 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,
this program will prepare you to strengthen management and accountability while leading
the evolution needed to create an effective, high-performing organization.
This program delivers the strategic perspectives, practical frameworks, and leadership
skills you need to drive high performance across the organization. You will leave
prepared to take decisive action and create a more responsive, successful, and sustainable
nonprofit organization.
Extend your network by living 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 organization’s challenges, and your own leadership actions
This program delivers the strategic perspectives, practical frameworks, and leadership
skills you need to drive high performance across the organization. You will leave
prepared to take decisive action and create a more responsive, successful, and sustainable
nonprofit organization.
Details
Under take strategic analysis that positions 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, operational alignment, and external alliances to fulfill
your mission and execute your strategy
Strategically and deliberately consider growth/scaling options and choose when one
is better than another
Develop and implement appropriate and effective performance management systems
Lead effective organizational transformation to drive impact
Build a governance system that enables mission performance
Expand your personal and professional network
Extend your network by living 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 organization’s challenges, and your own leadership actions
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.
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.
When you participate in an Executive Education program on the HBS campus, you enter an immersive experience where every aspect of the learning model has been carefully designed to facilitate your growth. Your learning will take place
on your own, in your living group, and in the larger classroom, driven by the renowned
HBS case method.
When you participate in an Executive Education program on the HBS campus, you enter an immersive experience where every aspect of the learning model has been carefully designed to facilitate your growth. Your learning will take place
on your own, in your living group, and in the larger classroom, driven by the renowned
HBS case method.
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.
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, books, case materials, accommodations, and most meals.
You will be invoiced upon admission to the program. Invoices are due within 30 days
of receipt, or upon receipt if the program start date is less than 30 days from the
invoice date. If you need to cancel or defer your participation, you must submit your
request in writing more than 30 days before the start of the program to receive a
full refund. Cancellation or deferral requests received 14 to 30 days prior to the
start of the program are subject to a fee of one-half of the program fee. Requests
received within 14 days are subject to full payment.
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, books, case materials, accommodations, and most meals.
You will be invoiced upon admission to the program. Invoices are due within 30 days
of receipt, or upon receipt if the program start date is less than 30 days from the
invoice date. If you need to cancel or defer your participation, you must submit your
request in writing more than 30 days before the start of the program to receive a
full refund. Cancellation or deferral requests received 14 to 30 days prior to the
start of the program are subject to a fee of one-half of the program fee. Requests
received within 14 days are subject to full payment.
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.
Participants should expect to spend at least 9-12 hours on self-paced case preparation
prior to attending the program. Case materials will be made available approximately
two weeks prior to program start.
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.
Participants should expect to spend at least 9-12 hours on self-paced case preparation
prior to attending the program. Case materials will be made available approximately
two weeks prior to program start.
Defining your mission, developing a strategy, and aligning the organization behind
it
Creating excellent core service operations
Developing appropriate performance measures and processes for achieving mission goals
Identifying and developing the capabilities for change
Managing for high performance, and growth when so desired
Creating an effective governance and oversight system
People and organizations
Understanding customers and constituencies
Creating strategic collaborations across peers and the sector
Developing a successful partnership with the board
Assessing organizational and system performance, and taking corrective steps when
required
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 develop a strategic
direction and formulate an action plan that you can implement immediately upon returning
to work.
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 develop a strategic
direction and formulate an action plan that you can implement immediately upon returning
to work.
The HBS Advantage
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.
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.
Program content, dates, schedule, fees, technology platforms, and faculty are subject
to change. In accordance with Harvard University policy, Harvard Business School
does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex or sexual
orientation, gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political
beliefs, veteran status, or disability in admission to, access to, treatment in, or
employment in its programs and activities.
