CRE’s renowned Leadership Caucus program equips nonprofit executives to sharpen their leadership skills, connect with peers, and drive meaningful change. Through deep self-reflection, participants learn to leverage their unique strengths and experiences while building resilience against burnout. This program offers tools to tackle risk, lead with inclusivity, and foster innovation for long-term success. Join a community of leaders redefining what it means to lead with purpose and adaptability. Ready to elevate your impact? Apply by Friday, December 6, 2024.

Bonus: You will receive three (3) individual virtual coaching sessions throughout the course of the program. Plus, you will have access to the TruScore 360 Feedback Assessment and related reports--a top industry assessment for understanding your strengths, areas of improvement, and how they show up in the workplace. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be provided each day. And you will be invited to join the CRE Cohort Alumni Network.

Throughout the program, participants will dive deep into CRE’s Impactful Leadership model, uncovering new insights into their unique leadership strengths and opportunities for growth. By enhancing their self-awareness and exploring how their identities and lived experiences shape their leadership approach, participants will learn to adapt their styles to meet the evolving needs of their organizations and the broader societal landscape. This journey of discovery and reflection will empower them to achieve the following outcomes:

1. Connection and Belonging: Participants will foster meaningful relationships and expand their professional networks, decreasing isolation while building a strong sense of connection and belonging within a community of fellow leaders.
2. Enhanced Personal and Collective Well-Being: Participants will develop greater awareness around recognizing burnout, including the importance of self-care practices rooted in equity and justice. 
3. Risk Management Competency: Participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to lead their teams through a risk management assessment and planning process, ensuring organizational resilience.
4. Inclusive Leadership: Participants will gain a shared understanding of the importance of DEIA in all aspects of organizational work. 
5. Innovative Thinking and Practice: Participants will deepen their understanding of innovation by exploring attitudes and perspectives that drive innovative thinking. 
6. Reflective Leadership Growth: Participants will have a shared space to reflect on their experiences as executive leaders and build an understanding of how repeated success is achieved. 

This program is designed for seasoned executive leaders of nonprofit organizations who are ready to deepen their leadership capacity and drive organizational success and social impact. Ideal participants are those who:

• Have several years of experience in senior leadership roles and are looking to refine their leadership approach in response to evolving challenges.
• Are committed to building more inclusive, equitable, and resilient organizations.
• Seek to enhance their ability to assess and shape organizational culture, navigate risks, and lead through complex financial landscapes.
• Are interested in exploring innovative thinking and practices to foster long-term organizational growth.
• Want to reflect on their leadership journey, understand how their identity impacts their leadership, and embrace self-awareness as a tool for effective leadership
• Are interested in expanding their network of peers in the nonprofit executive community.

All sessions will be held in-person: 395 Hudson Street, 8th Floor, NYC
 

• Tuesday, January 14, 2025 - Online Orientation (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
• Tuesday, January 21, 2025 - Session #1 (9:30 am - 4:30 pm)
• Tuesday, February 11, 2025 - Session #2 (9:30 am - 4:30 pm)
• Tuesday, March 11, 2025 - Session #3 (9:30 am - 4:30 pm)
• Tuesday, April 8, 2025 - Session #4 (9:30 am - 4:30 pm)
• Wednesday, May 7, 2025 - Session #5 (9:30 am - 4:30 pm)

The full tuition for this program is up to $6,000 This fall, CRE is offering a limited number of program seats using equity based pricing and indicate their organization requires financial support. CRE’s equity-based pricing aims to strike a balance between affordability and sustainability. Tuition tiers are based on organizational operating budgets.