Excellence for Nonprofit Leadership (ENL)
What is ENL?
A comprehensive three-day course designed for both current and aspiring nonprofit leaders in southwest Washington.
This initiative, produced by the Greater Vancouver Chamber with support from The Firstenburg Foundation and Clark County Washington, aims to enhance the capacity of Nonprofit Organization and elevate professional standards across the sector.
Program Schedule
Courses will be held from 9 AM to 4 PM at the Clark College Columbia Tech Center Campus on all three program dates. Lunch will be provided.
DAY 1
Wednesday, October 30th
Day 2Â
Wednesday, November 20th
Day 3
Wednesday, December 18th
Day 1Â |Â October 30, 2024
Session 1
Nonprofit Management
- Overview of the Nonprofit Sector
- Key Management Concepts
Session 2
Organizational Assessment
- Assessment Tools and Techniques
- Using Assessment Results
Session 3
Governance & Leadership
- Governance Fundamentals
- Leadership in Nonprofits
Day 2Â |Â November 20, 2024
Session 4
Human Capital
- Human Resources Management
- Creating a Positive Org. Culture
Session 5
Marketing & Communications
- Developing a Marketing Plan
- Communication Strategies
Session 6
Legal
- Legal Foundations of Nonprofits
- Risk Management
Day 3Â |Â December 18, 2024
Session 7
Nonprofit Finance
- Financial Management Basics
- Financial Oversight
Session 8
Strategic Planning
- Strategic Planning Process
- Implementation and Adaptation
Session 9
Fund Development
- Fundraising Fundamentals
- Best Practices in Fund Development
Program Pricing
Standard Fee
$ 1,250.00
- Applicable to all participants. This fee covers access to all three full days, resources, and training materials. Food will be provided.
Sponsored Fee: $250.00
Thanks to the generous support of The Firstenburg Foundation and Clark County Washington, GVC is able to provide a limited number of $1000 scholarships towards participation in this program.
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:
- You are an executive of a nonprofit with annual revenues less than $250,000
OR
- You are a member of a community who has experienced longstanding inequities (e.g., racial/ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+, persons with disabilities) needing financial assistance to participate.
The "Sponsored Fee" of $250 will cover access to all three full days, resources, and training materials. Food will be provided.