Course Description: Nonprofit Leadership Essentials

Leading a nonprofit is unlike any other leadership role. You are simultaneously the visionary and the operator, the culture-keeper and the fundraiser, the public face and the steady internal anchor. The demands are relentless, the resources are limited, and the stakes - for your mission and the people you serve - are real. This workshop is designed specifically for Executive Directors, Board of Directors, and/or leadership teams who want to lead with greater clarity, confidence, and long-term sustainability. We will examine the unique pressures of the ED role, build practical frameworks for decision-making and delegation, and explore how to cultivate a healthy organizational culture. Along the way, we will draw on select tools from the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) - a widely used leadership framework that helps organizations get aligned, stay focused, and build real traction. You will leave with tools you can use and an honest sense of what it takes to sustain yourself as a leader over time.

 Course Details: (seats remaining)

Schedule: Every day, starting on 10/14/26 and ending on 10/14/26
Times: 02:00pm-05:00pm PDT
Class Price : $99.00

Instructors

Name Additional Resources
Shelly Gibbs Shelly Gibbs Headshot

Facility Detail

COCC Cascades Hall
CAS 104
2600 NW College Way
Bend, OR 97703
CAS 104

Cancellation Policy

Students must cancel by contacting our office via phone: (541) 383-7270 or email: ceinfo@cocc.edu. Cancellations received 5 days prior to the start of the class will receive a full refund. Full refunds are also issued for classes cancelled by COCC. Refunds will be issued back to your card or in the form of a check and mailed within two weeks of the cancellation date if paid by check or cash. Failure to participate in a course or program does not result in a refund. Exceptions to the general refund policy are noted in the course descriptions on our website and in the printed schedule. If you have any questions, please call us at (541) 383-7270.