Nonprofit Leadership: Lead with Confidence and Intention
UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education is offering “Nonprofit Leadership: Lead with Confidence and Intention”:
“Step back from daily demands to reflect on your leadership identity. Strengthen emotional intelligence, leadership presence, and values-based decision-making while building a practical plan for continued growth.
Reflect, Refine, and Grow as a Nonprofit Leader
Nonprofit leadership requires more than technical skill—it calls for self-awareness, adaptability, and the ability to inspire others in complex and often resource-constrained environments. This workshop creates space for leaders to step back from daily demands and reflect on who they are as leaders, what their organizations need from them now, and how they can continue to grow. Participants will explore leadership presence, emotional intelligence, and values-driven decision-making while creating a clear and actionable plan for their continued development.
Key topics will include budgeting for nonprofit organizations, maintaining internal controls, and establishing accounting and financial policies and procedures. The session will also address how to prepare nonprofit financial statements, discuss recent accounting and tax issues affecting nonprofits, and explain the role of independent certified public accountants and the audit process.
Objectives:
- Increase self-awareness of their leadership style, strengths, and impact on others
- Identify the leadership qualities most critical for success in nonprofit environments
- Explore how emotional intelligence and communication shape organizational culture
- Recognize growth areas and define specific leadership development priorities
- Strengthen their ability to lead with authenticity, clarity, and adaptability
- Create a personalized roadmap for continued leadership growth“