The Foraker Group

We want you to succeed. We know new executive directors face challenges – and we are creating a safe space where you can find support as you face those challenges. Foraker’s Executive Leadership Initiative will assist executive directors who have been in their position for less than three years and want to take the next step in leading their organizations and increasing job satisfaction. Participants will enhance their professional skills and, even more important, will become part of a network of peers who support each other to build on their strengths and tackle their challenges of running a successful nonprofit.

This program is aimed at executive directors who have worked hard to learn their jobs and serve their organizations – and may now want additional knowledge, perspective, and support.

At the heart of the initiative is the value that comes from spending time with people who share your experiences – those who also are looking for that “breather” to reflect on their work so far, and to set new goals for themselves and their organizations. Mentors – among the most highly regarded nonprofit leaders in Alaska – will be part of the program and will help with professional and personal work plans and other methods of individual growth.

The Executive Leader Initiative complements other Foraker programs you may already have taken – like the Certificate in Nonprofit Management, Catalyst for Nonprofit Excellence, executive mentoring, or our classes and facilitations. This unique experience focuses entirely on the new executive, providing the opportunity to explore your chosen career path.

 Applicant Criteria

We will work with you at your own personal level of skill and accomplishment. At the same time, to assure you receive the greatest benefit from your experience, we ask that you:

• Have achieved some level of education such as a certificate or degree in nonprofit management
• Are interested in working with an experienced mentor while exploring governance, leadership, financial management, or planning
• Are interested in working with a support network to achieve your personal and professional goals
• Are willing and able to make the financial and time commitments to complete the program

Program Schedule

Fee for the program is $2,700 for Foraker Partners, or $3,300 for all other participants.

If you believe this program will be valuable to you and that you can fully engage with others who are part of it, complete the application on the following pages. When you have finished, print the form and send it to Heather Harris, The Foraker Group, 161 Klevin Street, Suite 101, Anchorage, AK 99508. Or you can email it to Heather at hharris@forakergroup.org. Note that the application poses several questions for you to answer on separate sheets of paper and calls for other documents to include in your packet.

Applications must be submitted by noon, Monday, February 15, 2016. We will let you know by Tuesday, February 23^rd if you are accepted. Space is limited, so unfortunately we won’t be able to accommodate all applicants. Every attempt will be made to select a cohort that represents the diversity of the state.

This program is brought to you thanks to the leadership and vision of the  M. J. Murdock Chartiable Trust.