LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT TRAINING

More than ever, the social sector is in need of adaptive, courageous leadership.

Inspiring New Leaders

When leaders are supported, nonprofits take bolder actions and missions gain traction. That’s why building effective leaders is at the heart of what we do. Based on proven practices for adult learners, our peer-based learning, customized training, and executive coaching programs help established and emerging nonprofit leaders strengthen their skills and develop their networks.

CRE Leadership & Management Training Programs

We offer three certificate cohort programs to equip you on your leadership journey:

Leading & Managing for Impact

New and current managers: Gain greater confidence! In this program, you'll build a strong foundation of management and leadership skills! Learn more.

Current Cohort—Summer 2025
Tuesday, July 29; Wednesday, July 30; and Thursday, July 31. Applications are now open.

High Performing Managers Initiative

Mid-level Managers: Strengthen your supervisory skills to develop a high-performing team. Learn more.

Current Cohort—Spring 2025
Tuesday, May 13; Tuesday, May 20; and Tuesday, June 10. Applications are now open. 
 

Leadership Caucus

Senior Leaders and Executives: Become a more mindful, impactful and strategic leader. 

Applications are currently closed.

Upcoming Cohort:
Fall 2025 - Spring 2026

Leading & Managing for Impact

New and current managers: Gain greater confidence! In this program, you'll build a strong foundation of management and leadership skills! Learn more.

Current Cohort—Summer 2025
Tuesday, July 29; Wednesday, July 30; and Thursday, July 31. Applications are now open.

High Performing Managers Initiative

Mid-level Managers: Strengthen your supervisory skills to develop a high-performing team. Learn more.

Current Cohort—Spring 2025
Tuesday, May 13; Tuesday, May 20; and Tuesday, June 10. Applications are now open. 
 

Leadership Caucus

Senior Leaders and Executives: Become a more mindful, impactful and strategic leader. 

Applications are currently closed.

Upcoming Cohort:
Fall 2025 - Spring 2026

HEAR FROM OUR CLIENTS & PARTNERS

"All of the facilitators were so helpful and understanding of our problems. I am so grateful to the New Managers Institute, for all of the strategies and models to follow in the future! It is just the beginning for me."

New Managers Institute Participant

HEAR FROM OUR CLIENTS & PARTNERS

"I LOVED the Leadership Caucus. There's nothing I'd change. There was a great mix of learning concrete skills and opportunities to work out specific challenges or issues we're encountering in our work."

Leadership Caucus Participant

Ready to transform your nonprofit's strategy, team, or leaders?