The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven in partnership with the University of Connecticut, offers this two-year executive leadership program designed for middle-management nonprofit staff.
Donor Name: The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
State: Connecticut
City: New Haven
Type of Grant: Program
Deadline: 06/06/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
The Nonprofit Management Cohort is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the next generation of leadership in Greater New Haven’s nonprofit sector. The Community Foundation is pleased to offer this opportunity to diversify the voices and perspectives of sector.
The ideal program participant:
- Is a person of color currently employed in a middle management position by a Greater New Haven area nonprofit
- Has one year or more experience working for a nonprofit.
- Aspires to take on a position as a CEO or higher level manager in an existing local nonprofit
- Plans to continue their career in Greater New Haven.
Program Details
- This is a two-year cohort program
- In the first nine months, participants meet twice a month (once in-person, full-day and once 90-minutes, virtual) for training and discussion on variety of aspects of nonprofit leadership
- The training program is co-led by the University of Connecticut and after completion of Year 1 of program, participants receive a certificate of completion and can receive academic credit (graduate or undergraduate)
- Year 2 is comprised of hands-on application of leadership skills, network building and fulfilling individual development plans
- Participant’s sponsoring nonprofit employer will receive a two-year grant. The first year is general operating support; the second year includes funds restricted for the participant’s professional growth
- Participants can receive a scholarship of $2,000 toward future studies at UCONN.
For more information, visit TCFGNH.
