Nonprofit Executive Leadership Program

About NELP

Next session: August 27-30, 2012

The El Pomar Nonprofit Executive Leadership Program is a customized, four-day program offered to Colorado nonprofits in partnership with the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL). The Center for Creative Leadership offers world-class training to managers and leaders seeking a variety of developmental experiences. To date, over 200 nonprofit executives have taken advantage of this customized program at the Colorado Springs campus. El Pomar Foundation and the Center for Creative Leadership are able to offer sizable grants to help nonprofit executives participate in this program.

Applications are due June 1, 2012.

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Program Benefits:

Learn about yourself and ways to be more effective
Receive feedback from colleagues, peers in the course, and formal assessments
Confidential, one-on-one coaching from the Center's staff of accredited professionals
Identify goals and strategies with the assistance of peers and professional staff
Establish relationships with peers who can become long term learning partners

The Details

This program is for nonprofit Executive Directors, Presidents, and CEO’s with five or more years of nonprofit experience who are leading Colorado-based organizations with operating budgets of more than $750,000. Applicants must intend to remain in their current position for at least one year. There is an application process and a registration fee for the program.

If your organization's operating budget is under $750,000, click here for information on our Regional NELP alternative.

Cost of the CCL program for participants is only $750, a fraction of the actual cost for the course.

What They're Saying

The Nonprofit Executive Leadership Program was a phenomenal experience! This program provided invaluable insight into my leadership skills and deepened my understanding of the leadership required of me in advancing the mission of our organization.

2011 NELP Alumni Dan Dummermuth, President/CEO of the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region

Participating in NELP helped me reconnect to what is most important in my professional and personal life. It was a true blessing to spend the week with such a phenomenal group of professionals, all dedicated to making a lasting impact. I left the week with increased self-awareness, a sharper vision, and a renewed commitment to excellence.

2011 NELP Alumni Melanie Bravo, President/CEO of Boys and Girls Clubs of Pueblo County