Strong leadership is essential for advancing a nonprofit’s mission, engaging stakeholders, and navigating complex challenges. This course examines the principles of high-impact leadership, including the distinction between leadership and management, ethical decision-making, adaptive leadership strategies, and stakeholder relationship management. Participants will explore practical approaches to leading effectively in nonprofit settings and develop a leadership growth plan that aligns with their personal strengths and organizational goals.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the role of high-impact leadership in nonprofit organizations, distinguishing between leadership and management in mission-driven work.
• Identify ethical challenges in nonprofit leadership and their impact on decision-making and organizational values.
• Implement core and adaptive leadership skills to address nonprofit leadership challenges.
• Apply strategies for building trust, managing conflicts, and engaging key stakeholders in nonprofit settings.
• Develop a personal leadership growth plan tailored to the nonprofit context. 

NMI courses are taught using the Canvas learning management system and include a variety of multimedia tools and resources. To ensure you can successfully access the multimedia tools in your courses, we recommend you use a standard PC or Mac desktop or laptop. Mobile devices are not recommended. Courses are best accessed using a high-speed Internet connection and a modern web browser such as Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Chrome or Safari.