Executive Director Social Impact Leadership Training

This workshop will be available again in early 2025. More details coming soon.

Discover what past participants had to say: See the video here.

Join Jericho Road Pasadena’s ED/CEO Leadership Program!

This intensive training is designed for current and aspiring EDs/CEOs. Our program equips participants with essential skills and knowledge to excel in leadership roles within nonprofit organizations.

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Program Details

30-hours intensive training over four full days. The program is concentrated on topics and tasks needed to lead an organization such as leadership, management, supervision, innovation, vision planning, fund development, strategic partnership, board development, staff development, program development, grantsmanship, marketing, and succession planning. The program and book are research-based from a study conducted for the Gianneschi Center on organizations who grew during the Great Recession against the trend.

• Duration: Four Fridays in September 2024, from 8:30am to 4:15pm
• Format: In-person sessions with lunch included
• Instructor: Led by Zoot Velasco
• Materials: Training includes Zoot’s latest book, and a full set of templates needed for leading organizations.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We strongly encourage people of color to apply, as they are underrepresented in nonprofit leadership roles. Our program aims to foster a diverse and inclusive environment.

The Participants:

• New ED/CEOs of 501(c)3 public benefit exempt organizations
• Staff of organizations looking to become a CEO
• Students who want to be leaders in community organizations
• Operating board members of small organizations

Prerequisites: Participants should have a working basic knowledge of:

• 501(c)3 public benefit exempt organizations: what they are and how they work
• A basic budget
• Basic concepts of planning, budgeting, fundraising, marketing, and programs as they relate to 501(c)3 public benefit exempt organizations
• A laptop or smart pad with MS Office or Google Drive apps

Course Content

• Leadership, management, and supervision
• Innovation and vision planning
• Fund development and strategic partnerships
• Board and staff development
• Program development, grantsmanship, marketing, and succession planning

Why Join?

Few organizations offer comprehensive training for new community leaders aiming to become Social Impact CEOs. Our program, led by Zoot Velasco who teaches at the college level and has authored a book on the subject, fills this void. Participants will gain best practices, a stronger network, and the confidence to manage the stresses of a CEO role. This training also supports DEI goals by preparing senior staff for executive positions.

SEE A 2 MIN VIDEO OF A PREVIOUS PROGRAM 

Program Fees

Fees are payable upon acceptance into the program. The full value of the program has been partially underwritten, allowing us to offer these special rates thanks to our generous sponsors.

Program Support Provided by:

Hon. Judy Chu (CA-28)

Armory Center for the Arts

Insperity