Description

FOR KNN MEMBERS:

APPLY BY AUGUST 23 (DEADLINE EXTENDED) for the Accelerator - Hone your management skills, build your network, and level up your impact. Whether you are steering direct service programs or overseeing back-office support, your work as a manager shapes how the mission comes to life. The Accelerator is built with you in mind. From best practices in project and budget planning to exploring performance management strategies, Accelerator provides participants with opportunities to learn, practice, and discuss how to deliver organizational strategy through effective management of programs and people.

What You’ll Learn

Throughout the Accelerator experience, participants will be invited to: 

• Discover personal strengths as a manager 
• Deepen knowledge of nonprofit management fundamentals and responsibilities 
• Connect with peers 

Participants will be introduced to nonprofit management fundamentals, explore them within the cohort, and be prepared to practice and master them throughout and after the program.

Program Format 

This 10-week intensive manager training will meet Wednesdays, October 11th – December 13th, 2023 virtually. 

Participants will take part in nine (9) sessions over ten weeks, totaling OVER 12 hours of live classroom time on Zoom. This learning will be supplemented with online content delivered via our learning management system. Participants will explore the nonprofit fundamentals and leave with tools, protocols, and confidence implementing best practices in areas from performance management to budget planning to team culture.  

This program has been developed for new nonprofit managers that oversee at least one employee. Those with more management experience, those who manage a program but don’t oversee employees, or those on track for executive leadership may also find value in this program.

Program Schedule 

• Final Application Deadline: August 23
• Pre-Work | Completed in September
• Zoom Classes: Wednesdays, October 11th – December 13th  | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET - No session on November 22nd
• Monthly Office Hours for access to 1:1 questions and feedback 

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

READY TO APPLY? CLICK HERE! Be sure to list your city and state on the application. 

Offered in partnership with the Montana Nonprofit Association, exclusively for MNA and KNN members.