Courses

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


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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.


Thursday, December 7, 2023, Zoom
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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In this transitional course, we begin to situate the personal leadership journey within larger contexts: Washington state, human resources concerns, and systems thinking.


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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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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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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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Certificate Programs

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.