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Now accepting applications for Class 10 of the American Express Leadership Academy at the ASU Lodestar Center
The ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation is pleased to announce that the application period is now open for Class 10 of the American Express Leadership Academy at the ASU Lodestar Center.
The American Express Leadership Academy at the ASU Lodestar Center is an unparalleled leadership development experience designed for nonprofit leaders. Approximately 30 individuals will be chosen for this nine-month leadership program that is comprised of best practice approaches to leading and managing nonprofits. Participants will have access to renowned professors and practitioner instructors at ASU as well as established nonprofit leaders from organizations that engage with the ASU Lodestar Center.
Participants will gain:
- knowledge & tools to qualify for a higher-level position;
- an increased awareness and understanding of the nonprofit sector & issues affecting its prosperity;
- leadership skills & opportunities for engagement;
- a broader network of personal and professional relationships; and much more!
Building on the American Express Foundation’s continued investment, Class 10 will also have access to 360-degree feedback assessments and one-on-one executive coaching. These elements continue to align the American Express Leadership Academy at the ASU Lodestar Center with the other nonprofit leadership academies that American Express supports across the country as part of their strategy to expand programming for nonprofit leaders both nationally and abroad.
Application deadline is May 22, 2017 at: http://lodestar.asu.edu/leadership. Candidates should be seasoned nonprofit leaders or those serving nonprofits.
For additional information regarding any of the ASU Lodestar Center’s programs, visit lodestar.asu.edu. If you have questions, please call 602.496.0500 or email nonprofit@asu.edu.