Support Center is looking to attract a diverse group of first-time Executive Directors looking to enhance their leadership and management acumen and join a cohort of talented individuals at a similar point in their careers.

This highly interactive two-day “bootcamp” consists of content informed by research and experience and is designed to help you advance your skills in:

• Executive leadership and management
• Fundraising and development
• Strategy and partnerships
• Risk management
• Board governance and relations
• Financial management
• Organizational growth and development

DATES: Friday, April 23 and Friday, April 30, 2021 (Attendance is required for both full days.)
TIMES: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST
LOCATION: Virtual
TUITION: The cost per participant is $550, with partial scholarships available on a case-by-case basis. Tuition is to paid upon acceptance to the program and receipt of an invoice. 

APPLICATION DEADLINES

• FINAL deadline for applications: April 12, 2021

Applications will be reviewed and admissions decisions will be made on a rolling basis until April 12, 2021. Since the admission process is rolling and the cohort will approach capacity over time, we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Please submit a resume, cover letter, and bio via this portal. In order for your application to be considered, your cover letter must respond to the following questions:

• Why would you like to attend the New ED Institute?
• Where are you in your career trajectory such that you believe you are a good fit for the program?
• What is your vision for your organization over the next 3-5 years?
• What are some specific topics about which you would like to learn during the Institute? (e.g. advocacy, partnerships, fundraising, organizational development, risk assessment and management, board governance, capacity building, etc.)

ADMISSION PROCESS: Applications will only be accepted online. Admission decisions for this program are made on a competitive and rolling basis.