Some of the information we received from the trainings in EDLI, I applied to our Board and it really shifted them completely from where we were to where we are now. We are a very strong and effective Board now. I don’t think we would be where we are now if it weren’t for some of the tips and the stories I heard in the EDLI program.
Executive Directors Leadership Institute (EDLI)
About The Program
EDLI is designed exclusively for nonprofit Executive Directors, combining long-term coaching and Facilitated Cohort Learning Sessions in a program that has been supporting nonprofit leaders for almost 20 years.
Join EDLI and grow your peer support community by building relationships with other nonprofit leaders, as you learn ways to think more strategically and develop solutions to the extraordinary challenges you face. With reinforcement through in-depth training and personalized coaching, the dynamic EDLI program responds to the emerging needs of nonprofit leaders of today.
What You'll Get
- One-on-one coaching with a highly-trained, executive-level consultant who will serve as your leadership coach for 9-months
- Interactive peer learning and networking opportunities with a cohort of fellow Executive Directors
- 40+ hours of professional development/training sessions over a 9-month period that will consist of expert instruction and comprehensive training topics to help you lead your nonprofit.
What You'll Learn
EDLI will give you practical tools and strategies to build critical leadership skills and transform the effectiveness and impact of your organization.
Topics for EDLI 2025 include:
- Shaping and sustaining your organization’s culture
- Managing your board strategically
- Exploring effective nonprofit leadership
- Leading fiscal accountability and responsibility
- Building a stronger development team comprised of both your board and staff
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How to stay resilient in a very challenging job
Additional discussion topics may be customized based on the input of the cohort and based on its evolving needs over the course of the year
Coaching
You will be matched with one of our consultants who will serve as your leadership coach for 9-months. As your thought partner, your ESC consultant will listen to your specific organizational needs, help you identify opportunities and solutions, and support you as you complete monthly commitments within a supportive and accountable environment.
Past participants who have taken advantage of more than 40 hours (approximately 2 sessions per month) of coaching throughout the year often report the biggest transformation in their leadership approach.
Community
You will join a cohort of fellow nonprofit leaders to build a supportive and confidential forum in which to share knowledge and personal experience, develop peer coaching skills and explore new strategies for dealing with challenging situations.
Together, you will learn how to leverage your learnings and network to lead your organization and staff to better fulfill your mission. Intentional social pods are created for you to build closer connections to colleagues.
Curriculum
You will explore comprehensive leadership topics and strengthen your nonprofit management skills through a series of workshops that will cover the topics listed above.
Through presentations, facilitated discussions, and interactive exercises with real world applications, instructors from diverse backgrounds, with subject matter expertise and nonprofit experience, create a dynamic learning environment.
How It Works
Our Program Fees
Early Birds (Oct. 18)
$3,000/participant
General Admission (Nov. 13)
$3,500/participant
- Fees will be due after acceptance into the program
- The full program value of $5,750 has been partially underwritten by our generous sponsors
- Thanks to our generous sponsors, participants can take advantage of this special rate!
Application Process
Program Starts February 2025
Apply now through our online form below or contact staff with any questions:
Meghan Maloney, Director of Volunteers and Cohort Programs, at [email protected] or (213) 613-9103 x119
Upon receipt of the application, you will be contacted to schedule a virtual interview.
Please inquire about additional financial assistance that may be available for eligible organizations to further reduce your program fees.
Training Sessions
All sessions will be held in-person at The California Endowment building in Downtown Los Angeles. Public health guidelines will be adhered to throughout the program and adjustments will be made accordingly. All sessions will be 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, February 12, 2025
- Wednesday, March 12, 2025
- Wednesday, April 9, 2025
- Wednesday, May 21, 2025
- Wednesday, June 11, 2025
- Wednesday, July 9, 2025
- Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Want to Know More?
For more information, please contact Meghan Maloney, Director of Volunteers and Cohort Programs, at [email protected]
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