Good leadership helps everyone understand what the impact goal is, makes sure they have what they need to do their job, provides encouragement, and monitors progress as the team moves forward.
Resulted from polling over 600 non-profit organizations on their professional development needs, and tailored to fit a leadership development gap in the non-profit sector, Goodman Group’s Non-Profit Leadership Development program provides you with the tools and information you need to successfully lead teams and organizations.
“I personally believe leaders are made not born, the great insights that this program brought encouraged me to manage and influence my team and I have seen my organization take a new direction with all the great skills learned from the program.”
–Janet Madume, Executive Director, Welland Heritage Council and Multicultural Centre
The Non-Profit Leadership Certificate is designed to strengthen the knowledge, confidence and leadership capacity of current and aspiring non-profit leaders as they advance their organizations’ missions and serve their communities.
The program creates opportunities for participants to explore the realities of leadership in the non-profit sector, examining the challenges leaders face while developing practical approaches that can be applied immediately within their organizations.
Your Learning Journey
While effective leadership principles remain consistent across sectors, this program applies them through the unique realities, opportunities and responsibilities of non-profit organizations.
The program combines expert led learning, practical discussion, sector relevant case studies, an interactive computer based leadership simulation and peer learning to help participants strengthen their leadership effectiveness and organizational impact.
The following are sample sessions for this program:
- Strategy and Leadership
- Fundamentals of Business Leadership
- Leading Change
- Rising to the Challenge of EDI
- Leveraging the Power of Teams
- Coaching for Performance
- Non-Profit Finance for Non Financial Managers
- Data Driven Decision Making
- HR for Non HR Managers
- Bringing It All Together: Where Do We Go From Here?
Executive Certificate
Participants who successfully complete the program requirements will receive a Certificate from Goodman Group, Goodman School of Business at Brock University, recognizing their commitment to strengthening leadership within the non-profit sector and the communities they serve.
Interested in bringing this program to your organization?
The Non-Profit Leadership Certificate is also available as a customized offering for individual organizations. Contact us at [email protected] to learn how the program can be tailored to your team’s goals, priorities and schedule.
Upon completion of the program, participants will be prepared to:
- Apply strengths based leadership approaches to enhance your effectiveness as a non-profit leader.
- Lead and support teams by using practical approaches to communication, coaching, and collaboration.
- Apply key management practices, including foundational human resources principles for leaders.
- Align leadership decisions and actions with organizational mission, vision, and values.
- Support organizational change using practical leadership strategies and frameworks.
Dates: Coming Soon
To learn more about the program, please email us at [email protected]
$3,495 + HST per participant.
Financial assistance available:
- Group pricing and alumni discounts available
To learn more about the program and explore options, please email us at [email protected]
“Having the privilege to take the nonprofit leadership course at Brock was transformative for my journey as a leader. The program offered a wealth of strategies and insights that reshaped my perspective and approach to leadership. Through engaging workshops, meaningful discussions, and practical tools, I learned how to lead with greater clarity, empathy, and effectiveness. The course not only strengthened my ability to inspire and guide teams but also reinforced the importance of collaboration, adaptability, and strategic thinking. It was an invaluable experience that will continue to influence how I lead in the nonprofit world and beyond. Thank you for offering this program.”
– Danielle Cook, Operations Manager, Community Care, St. Catharines & Thorold
“The program was excellent! The Goodman Group team was incredible and ensured everything was taken care of seamlessly, allowing us to really focus on the content. Each of the instructors came with endless passion, knowledge and experience and it was obvious they cared about the success of each one of us and our individual agencies. The time and care put into each moment of the course did not go unnoticed and the knowledge we are now equipped with will support all of our growing futures to be bright and successful.”
– Samantha Hill, Business Operations Manager, The Hope Centre
“Participating in the Non-Profit Leadership Program has provided me with the tools to develop and use the fundamentals of business leadership to manage and lead my organization’s success.”
– Laura Byers, Executive Director, Education Foundation of Niagara
“The Non-Profit Leadership Certificate Program is empowering and engaging. It is wonderful to share our leadership journey with other non-profit leaders. I am truly impressed and the Goodman Group truly cares about you.”
– Cecelia LaPointe, Executive Director, Native Justice Coalition
“This seminar encouraged me to do some self-reflection on how I lead in my work environment and what things I need to work on so that I can get the highest performance from the team I manage.”
– Kristina Phillips, Manager of Residential Services, Community Living-Fort Erie
“This program is an essential course for non-profit leaders. Whether you are an emerging leader or a seasoned veteran looking to sharpen your skills, these sessions provide relevant and engaging material that will help you in any stage of your career. I highly recommend the program and consider it a wise investment for ongoing
leadership development for our staff.”
– Karrie Porter, Program Co-Ordinator, Start Me Up Niagara
“Leadership development is a big need in Niagara. The program was attractive to me since it had the credibility of being run by the Goodman School of Business. We had a wonderful group of participants and we generated great ideas and discussion.”
– Lisa Panetta, CEO, Community Addiction Services of Niagara.
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