Leadership is not about your title, it's about how you show up.
Leadership is not about your title, it's about how you show up.
As a leader, everything you do affects the way people regard you and your organization. Leadership isn’t about managing. It’s about setting an agenda and holding everyone accountable for achieving it. Great leaders inspire a shared vision. They understand what motivates people, and they master the art of delegation. If you need a sounding board to talk through a challenge or explore an idea, our door is open.
We believe that every leader needs a safe space to get grounded, to think out loud, and to reflect. When you need support, our team is here for you.
For more information on how we can help, use our contact form or call us at 907-743-1200.
We believe that successful leaders are supported leaders. We offer two kinds of ongoing support: mentoring and coaching. A mentor is someone who is called upon for their experience and guidance. While you might turn to a mentor for advice or to learn best practices, coaches are positioned to guide and support you to lead through complex challenges. Both mentors and coaches can help you to:
Both programs are offered through distance delivery – allowing for flexibility, statewide accessibility, and affordability.
So, what kind of support are you looking for? Use our contact form or call us at 907-743-1200.
Our interim executive pool consists of highly qualified and seasoned professionals who have led nonprofit organizations for many years. Our interims can help the board navigate stability after a crisis, give the board breathing room before taking the next step, or hold the mission steady during a time of change.
After having an extensive conversation with the board, we can place someone with your organization, either full or part-time. Contractually this relationship is between Foraker and the organization saving the organization from having to hire a temporary staff member.
Interim engagements typically are six months or less during which time the board must be actively engaged in transitioning to the next executive leader.
For more information on how we can help, use our contact form or call us at 907-743-1200.
Rasmuson Foundation created this program to provide executives time away from the office for rest, personal renewal, and professional growth. Executives serving Alaska tribal organizations and nonprofits as a CEO, president, executive director, or tribal administrator are eligible to apply.
Many participants credit their sabbatical with preventing professional and emotional burn-out. They spend time reconnecting with family, traveling, and pursuing personal interests. Organizations also benefit as boards and staff members grow while their leader is gone.
The sabbatical application requires a written plan for how the organization will be managed in the leader’s absence and a letter from the organization’s board endorsing their executive’s decision to apply. Personal interviews with finalists play a major role in the decision process.
Guidelines and application materials are available at the Rasmuson Foundation website, or contact us and we can help guide you.
At Foraker we emphasize relationships every step of the way, ensuring that we are meeting you where you are and responding to the uniqueness of every person, organization, and situation. Connect with us to learn more about areas where we can work with you to support your journey.
For more information on how we can help, use our contact form or call us at 907-743-1200.
Executive Leadership Intensive: We know new executive directors face challenges – and we are creating a safe space where you can find support. Foraker’s Executive Leadership Intensive is designed for 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.
Catalyst for Nonprofit Excellence: Do you want to experience more balance between work and life? Do you want to be more effective in your work and personal relationships? Catalyst is a seven-month, cohort-based, results-focused program specifically designed to help you discover your unique strengths as a leader and learn to apply them more fully for better results.
Certificate in Nonprofit Management: Do you want to enhance your management skills and explore new techniques to effectively lead your organization? The certificate program is a cohort-based program designed for nonprofit professionals across the state – no matter whether you’re leading a large organization or a small one.
Lead Up: Are you looking to explore your leadership style and plan your career trajectory? If you are a “mid-level” nonprofit professional interested in taking on a leadership role and growing your management skills – this intensive is designed with you in mind.
Leadership and Management: Fundamentals Every Supervisor Should Know: This community class is a three part series that covers the essentials of supervision including leadership theory, labor legislation, and putting the three R’s—recruiting, retention and recognition—into practice.
CEO Connect: Sometimes it is hard to find a safe space to talk, share, and explore when you are the CEO. At Foraker we want you to have that safe place. CEO Connects are peer-to-peer conversations among CEO/Executive Directors on select topics. Sessions are facilitated to offer support, share knowledge and best practices, and learn from the wisdom in the room.
For more information on how we can help, use our contact form or call us at 907-743-1200.