Inspire Leadership School's Public Narrative Training is facilitating a cohort of 8 local nonprofit leaders this fall. This cohort is open to nonprofit leaders at any career stage. Public Narrative is the art of telling stories that inspire and motivate people to achieve a collective goal. A compelling leadership story conveys shared values, collective agency, and hope for the future. Light on theory and rich in practice, this training teaches participants how to tell the Story of Self, Story of Us, and Story of Now.

This six-session coaching program is an opportunity for nonprofit Executive Directors and CEOs to select and work with a leadership coach to support their continued growth and development. Access Coaching Collective recruits and vets a diverse roster of coaches who possess a strong equity lens, ensuring that leaders have access to high-quality coaches of shared identities. Coaching is unique as it’s tailored to each individual and their specific goals. Through coaching, leaders can: build self-awareness; learn to better leverage their strengths; navigate challenges and new opportunities; develop strategies to address burnout; establish a growth mindset; and more. Sessions will be scheduled at times that are mutually agreed upon by the leader and coach.

Rising Leaders is led by expert facilitators from the Careerstone Group, LLC, and will provide individuals with the tools necessary to succeed as leaders and managers. By using engaging activities and discussion, the program delivers professional development and growth to those early in their careers or management positions. This cohort will meet at Marymount University Ballston Center from 12:00 - 5:00pm, with a happy hour to follow after each session from 5:00-6:00pm. Participants focus on leadership and self-awareness, networking and relationship building, providing feedback, presentation skills, and managing up. To sign up for the information session that will take place at 9:30am ET on July 16th, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrd-uuqjIpHNBqOlzq35grGu0Cq-1RGHy_#/registration. 

This cohort is designed for current BIPOC Executive Directors of local nonprofits with less than 3 years of ED experience, or for senior staff that hope to rise into an executive role in the next couple of years. The group will meet seven times across 2024 between September and November. Meetings will start with professional development around a specific topic, then a facilitated conversation with peers about the challenges, pitfalls, barriers, and injustices inherent in that topic that leaders of color face. Topics include major donor stewardship, board engagement, staff and HR management, financial management, and marketing, among other topics chosen by the cohort. For current Executive Directors, a priority will be given to those with less than 3 years of experience in the role. A priority will also be given to organizations with less than a $1.5M budget, although all are welcome to apply.

Leadership Montgomery's Emerging Leaders is a dynamic program designed for professionals who are looking to develop and grow their leadership capabilities, enhance their knowledge of Montgomery County, and build their network. This program includes eight monthly interactive sessions, a leadership skills curriculum facilitated by certified leadership and development professionals, team projects, interactive tours, and engagements with established multi-sector leaders. Participants are also invited to attend a Cohort Meet & Greet on August 21, 2024, Homecoming on September 26, 2024 and Graduation on May 30, 2025.