The Nonprofit Network Executive Director Academy begins September 2025. Click HERE if you needto register for this course.
Session 1: September 25, 2025 - 10 AM until 12:00 PM (Intro)
Session 2: October 9, 2025 - 10 AM until 12:30 PM
Session 3: October 23, 2025 - 10 AM until 12:30 PM
Session 4: November 6, 2025 - 10 AM until 12:30 PM
Session 5: November 20, 2025 - 10 AM until 12:30 PM
Session 6: December 4, 2025 - 10 AM until 12:30 PM
Session 7: December 18, 2025 - 10 AM until 12:30 PM
Session 8: January 8, 2026 (Wrap-up) - 10 AM until 12:00 PM
Distributors may purchase multiple copies of packages to distribute to learners, and follow their progress. Bulk discounts are below.
| Quantity | Price per voucher |
|---|---|
| 1+ | $0.00 |
| Session #1: Introduction to our Online ED Academy |
| How the ED Academy will work and helpful tips | ||
| ED ACADEMY COHORT FORUM | ||
| ED Cohort Contact Participant Directory | ||
| Session 1 Recording |
| Session #2: Nonprofits, Boards and the relationship with the ED |
| Your Goals for the ED Academy | ||
| Board Basics and Legal Compliance | ||
| Legal Duty: Duty of Care | ||
| Legal Duty: Duty of Loyalty | ||
| Legal Duty: Duty of Obedience | ||
| Assignment | ||
| Check In Section #2 |
| Session 2a: Recordings, Additional Resources and Notes |
| Sample Board Meeting Packet | ||
| Interview Questions for Board Candidate | ||
| Deeper Learning, Resources & Tools | ||
| Session 2 Recording |
| Session #3: Strategic planning, Communication & Time Management |
| Strategic Planning | ||
| Communication | ||
| Time Management | ||
| Check in #3 |
| Session 3a: Recording |
| Session 3 Recording |
| Session 4: Social Justice, Equity, Diversity and Belonging (35 minutes) |
| Impact Measurement | ||
| Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Matter for Nonprofits | ||
| Who do you think we are? | ||
| Systems are designed to get exactly what they are getting | ||
| Reflection Questions | ||
| Causes of Poverty | ||
| Check In #7 |
| Session 4a |
| DEIBA Working Definitions | ||
| Session 4 Recording |
| Session #5: Budgeting and Financial Management |
| Infrastructure | ||
| Internal Controls | ||
| Financial Infrastructure - What do you have and what do you need? | ||
| Check In #4 |
| Session #5a Recordings and Resources |
| Resources | ||
| Session 5 Recording | ||
| Bonus Session & Audit Checklist |
| Session #6: Human Resources and the Role of the ED |
| Exempt vs Non Exempt Definitions | ||
| Being an Inclusive and Trauma Informed Employer | ||
| Additional Resources | ||
| AI Resources | ||
| Check In #5 |
| Session #6a Recording |
| Recording | ||
| Hiring Practices Exercise |
| Session #7: Fund Development |
| Power of Relationships | ||
| Basics of acquiring, retaining and upgrading donors | ||
| Elements of a fundraising strategy/plan | ||
| Power of Follow Up | ||
| Check in #6 |
| Session #7a Recording |
| Session 7 Recording |
| Session 8: Self Care for Leaders |
| Self Care for Leaders | ||
| More Self Care Resources | ||
| Executive Director Academy Feedback and Evaluation |
| Session #8a Recording |
| Wrap-up Recording |
| BONUS - Session 9: Using Technology to be Efficient and Effective |
| Intro + your tech team | ||
| Protect your data | ||
| Secure your DNS Settings | ||
| Replace hardware regularly | ||
| Select Systems | ||
| Update software routinely | ||
| Connect with the community | ||
| Additional Resources | ||
| Check in |
| For Internal Use Only |
| Internal Use Only | ||
| Facilitators Guide |