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ASU Lodestar Center now accepting applications for American Express Leadership Academy – Class 9
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Phoenix, Ariz. (April 26, 2016) –
The ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Innovation is now accepting applications for the 2016 - 2017 American Express Leadership Academy, Class 9. The American Express Leadership Academy is a highly-effective and affordable leadership development program designed for emerging leaders in the nonprofit sector. The program provides the opportunity for a seasoned leader to join a cohort of individuals, to further develop knowledge and acquire tools to qualify for higher-level and executive positions at their respective nonprofit organizations. The program is comprised of best practice approaches to leading and managing nonprofits that include instruction from renowned professors and practitioner instructors at ASU as well as established leaders from local Arizona nonprofit organizations.
The program is open to emerging leaders in nonprofits, trade associations, advocacy groups, foundations, board members and corporations who collaborate with nonprofits.
Thirty or more individuals will be selected through a competitive process to participate in this nine-month program beginning in September, 2016, and ending in May, 2017. Each monthly program day will cover a variety of topics including, but not limited to, public policy and advocacy, collaboration, marketing and media relations, board development, donor relations, and leadership development.
The American Express Leadership Academy offers:
- one-on-one executive coaching
- 360° feedback assessments
- an increased awareness and understanding of the nonprofit sector
- leadership skills & opportunities for implementation
- a broader network of personal and professional relationships, and much more!
Applications for the American Express Leadership Academy (Class 9) may be submitted online via the ASU Lodestar Center website at lodestar.asu.edu/amex-app. If you have questions or need additional information, please call 602.496.0500 or email nonprofit@asu.edu. Application deadline is 5 p.m. on Monday, May 16, 2016.
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ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation
The ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation is recognized as a national leader in undergraduate, graduate and professional nonprofit education, research and technical assistance. The ASU Lodestar Center exists to enhance the quality of life in communities through the advancement of nonprofit leadership practices. It provides knowledge and tools to build the capacity of nonprofit organizations, professionals, board members, donors and volunteers by offering a selection of capacity building workshops, conferences, classes, and programs. For more information, please visit: lodestar.asu.edu.
About the American Express Nonprofit Leadership Academy
Individuals are selected through a competitive process to participate in the nine-month program beginning in August and ending in May each year. Each program day covers a variety of topics including, but not limited to: public policy and advocacy, collaboration, marketing and media relations, board development, donor relations, and leadership development. The leadership academy offers increased awareness and understanding of the nonprofit sector and issues affecting its growth and prosperity, leadership skills development, cultivation and opportunities for engagement, and a broader network of personal and professional relationships. For more information, please visit: lodestar.asu.edu/amex-academy.