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Category Archives: Training

May 7, 2025
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Our Certificate in Nonprofit Management program is designed for Alaska nonprofit and tribal leaders to apply classroom teachings to their workplace, dive into issues facing Alaska nonprofits today, and build a network of fellow professionals. Courses will be held in the fall at the Foraker office in Anchorage. Applications are due June 13. Learn more here…. Read more »

Oct 25, 2023
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ELI is designed for executive directors who have been in their current position for up to three years and want to take the next step in leading their organizations and increasing job performance.  During your ELI experience, you will strengthen your board relationship, explore management and planning strategies with an experienced mentor, and learn from a network of peers. Learn more about the program here. Applications are now open. To apply, fill out this form and e-mail your current resume to Kate Rose at krose@forakergroup.org. The deadline to apply is December 18. … Read more »

Jul 31, 2023
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Create Opportunity for your Team to Lead Up It’s time to grow your leadership bench. Are you an executive director ready to empower your team to take on leadership roles?  Lead Up is designed for “mid-level” nonprofit professionals interested in growing their leadership and management skills. Our goal is to prepare the next group of diverse nonprofit executives with the tools to stretch and grow, and in the process – create a stronger constellation of staff members at your organization. Is there someone on your team that may be a good fit? This eight week intensive begins in October. The deadline to apply is September 15. Learn more   Who is Lead Up for? Lead Up is designed for those who are in nonprofit management roles or wanted to lead in an organization but… Read more »

May 23, 2023
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Are you an Alaska nonprofit or tribal leader? Do you want to enhance your management skills and explore new techniques to effectively lead your organization? The Foraker Certificate in Nonprofit Management features courses developed to apply classroom teachings to your workplace, case studies directly related to issues facing Alaska nonprofits, and a network of fellow professionals to last a lifetime. We are now accepting applications for the fall 2023 cohort. The deadline to apply in June 9…. Read more »

Oct 12, 2022
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Scott Crabtree, founder of Happy Brain Science, was one of our most beloved speakers at the 2019 Leadership Summit. So much so that we brought him back for the virtual 2021 Leadership Summit. He will be in Anchorage on October 26 and we are taking advantage of this opportunity to host him for a 90 minute training called Hiring, Engagement, Retention: What We Can Learn from the Science of Games. Scott will teach us how to ‘Gamify’ our nonprofits so your job candidates and employees have more fun, deliver better results, and stay with you longer. Space is limited so register today!… Read more »

Jun 20, 2022
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We have extended the application period for the 2022 Certificate in Nonprofit Management cohort. Applications are now due on Wednesday, July 6, by 5:00 pm. Are you an Alaska nonprofit or tribal leader? Do you want to enhance your management skills and explore new techniques to effectively lead your organization? The Foraker Certificate in Nonprofit Management features courses developed to apply classroom teachings to your workplace, case studies directly related to issues facing Alaska nonprofits, and a network of fellow professionals to last a lifetime.  Learn more here…. Read more »

May 2, 2022
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Are you an Alaska nonprofit or tribal leader? Do you want to enhance your management skills and explore new techniques to effectively lead your organization? The Foraker Certificate in Nonprofit Management features courses developed to apply classroom teachings to your workplace, case studies directly related to issues facing Alaska nonprofits, and a network of fellow professionals to last a lifetime. Applications for the 2022 cohort are now open. Learn more here…. Read more »

Jun 3, 2021
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Join us for our Catalyst Summer Series to lay the foundation for more effective leadership. This is an opportunity to reflect on your leadership goals by leaving comfort behind, shifting your context, and leaning in to coaching. Each course is $30 to attend. Catalyst Alumni – we invite you to attend to refresh your knowledge and continue your growth! If you are interested in growing your leadership skills, consider applying for the full Catalyst for Nonprofit Excellence program that will kick off on September 13. It is not required to apply for the program in order to attend the summer series – everyone is welcome to attend. June 16: Leaving Comfort Behind Do you have a big goal, dream, or result you want to create? Achieving it will likely require… Read more »

Jun 2, 2021
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Do you want to leverage your unique strengths as a leader and learn how to apply them more fully for better results? Are you looking for more work-life balance? We invite you to apply to the Catalyst for Nonprofit Excellence program. The program will start on September 13. Applications are due July 9…. Read more »

Nov 20, 2020
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Hey new Executive Directors – we have a program designed for YOU! In our Executive Leadership Intensive we’ll share tools and resources to help you take the next step in leading your organization and increasing your job performance. The deadline to apply is December 7. Learn more here…. Read more »