NPO Services
Women Leading Social Impact
Advancing Nonprofit Women Into Director and VP Roles. Jointly developed and run by Gianneschi Center and Women's Leadership Program.
Program Overview & Value
About the Program
This program is designed for nonprofit professionals who are ready to move beyond operational leadership and begin thinking and acting at a strategic level. It focuses on bridging the gap between mid-level management and executive leadership by building both people-management and organizational leadership capabilities.
Participants engage in a structured yet flexible learning experience that emphasizes practical application, allowing them to directly apply new knowledge to their current roles and organizational challenges.
Who This Program Is For
This program is ideal for women currently serving in mid-level nonprofit roles, including:
- Managers
- Program leads
- Supervisors
Participants are individuals who are motivated to:
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Strengthen their effectiveness in their current leadership roles
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Build confidence in leading teams and making decisions
- Prepare strategically for advancement into Director or VP-level positions
What Makes This Program Different
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Designed specifically for nonprofit leadership challenges
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Combines both people-management and strategic thinking
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Focuses on real organizational application, not just theory
- Small cohort format for high engagement and personalized learning
What You Will Gain
Participants will develop a comprehensive leadership toolkit across two essential domains:
Talent Leadership
Develop the confidence and skills needed to effectively lead, support, and manage high-performing teams.
Key competencies include:
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Designing effective hiring and onboarding processes
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Conducting meaningful performance evaluations and delivering feedback
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Communicating sensitive or difficult messages with professionalism
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Managing and resolving workplace conflict effectively
- Prioritizing tasks and managing time strategically
Strategic Leadership
Develop the ability to think beyond day-to-day operations and make decisions that drive long-term organizational impact.
Key competencies include:
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Applying strategic problem-solving frameworks tailored to nonprofit organizations
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Aligning organizational mission with internal operations and external stakeholders
- Integrating strategy into organizational culture to drive long-term success
Want to know more?
Contact: [email protected]
Info Sessions:
Tuesday, June 16 | 10AM - 11AM
Tuesday, June 16 | 5:30PM - 6:30PM
Friday, June 19 | 10AM - 11AM
Link to register for info sessions