Courses

Race, Power and Social Impact within Nonprofit Organizations

This workshop provides an overview of the history and present state of those dynamics and provides for discussion of tools and practices that can advance the cause of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in-and through the work of-nonprofit organizations

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Advanced Strategies for Racial Equity within Nonprofits

This workshop provides advanced strategies for undoing institutional racism in the nonprofit sector while building a community of practitioners dedicated to this goal.

May 15-22, 2024, Zoom

Building a Community Advisory Board (CAB)

Establishing community advisory boards (CABs) is a strategy in building a more equitable organization, while being held accountable to the communities most impacted by organizational practices. This 90-minute webinar is a space for organizational leaders to begin exploring the ways a CAB can further their agency's racial equity work.

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Equitable Community Engagement for Nonprofits

This 6-hour workshop provides an overview of the core principles and necessary strategies organizations need to ensure an equitable community engagement process. Participants will unpack engagement methods built on white supremacy culture and explore more meaningful, sustainable and equitable strategies.

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Leading in a Political and Societal System (CPM®)

We close out the CPM program by diving into the intricacies of how policy is made and evaluated, engaging with the media, and how we connect with our communities.

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Leading Individuals and Groups (CPM®)

In this module, we expand the circle out from leading the self to leading others in a thoughtful way that is conscious of diversity, communication styles, team development best practices, and more.

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Leading Organizations (CPM®)

In this module, students will explore topics related to the larger functioning of public sector organizations: strategic planning, budgeting, leading change, organizational culture, and performance management.

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Public Sector Process Improvement (CPM®)

In this course, students will learn the core tools and skills of process improvement at a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt level to support the completion of the CPM® Capstone. Only available to admitted students within the Certified Public Manager® program.

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Self as Leader (CPM®)

Leadership of any kind starts with a strong understanding of yourself and how you move through the world, so that is where the Certified Public Manager program begins.

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Certificate Programs

Certified Public Manager

An intensive 10-month leadership and management development program for professionals from all levels of government - city, county, state, and beyond. Application required and courses must be taken in order.