Learning Calendar

We strive to facilitate inclusive, accessible programs that enable all individuals, including individuals with physical and/or cognitive disabilities, to engage fully. Each of our program registration forms includes a box to share unique needs or concerns at the time of registration. In this field, please share anything that may help us support you best during our programming. In an effort to ensure a successful experience, we recommend advanced notice of 2 or more weeks to address such requests.

Interested in Leaders Institute?

Applications for our 20th Leaders Institute are coming soon!

Designed for nonprofit executive directors and CEOs, the CEN Leaders Institute is an annual intensive leadership development program. Participants engage in high-impact sessions, learn from a proven curriculum, and build a strong peer network to enhance their leadership skills and strengthen their organization.

Upcoming Programs

Monthly Series Spotlight

Development Series

Development workshops give nonprofit leaders the essential fundraising knowledge, skills, and confidence to secure the resources their organizations need to thrive.

Management Series

Management Workshops equip nonprofit leaders and managers with the tools to lead teams effectively and create a culture of trust, accountability, and results.

Change Management Series

Change Management Workshops prepare nonprofit leaders to navigate transitions, strengthen financial oversight, and lead with empathy.

CEN Cohort Programs

Interested in one of CEN's cohort programs? Apply and/or join our waitlists today to be contacted when recruitment begins!

Building Representative Boards &
Board Organizational Preparedness

The Building Representative Boards program brings together individuals monthly to build a foundation in board governance and connect with peers, while Board Organizational Preparedness trains nonprofits in IDEAL-aligned practices to create more inclusive board cultures. The program culminates in a board matching event, fostering connections between participants and organizations to advance community impact.

Leaders Institute

The CEN Leaders Institute is a fifteen-month leadership development program for nonprofit executive directors/CEOs, offering monthly full-day sessions grounded in tested, practical curriculum. Guided by IDEAL principles, the program fosters a diverse cohort and equips participants with a strong peer network and actionable tools to lead effective, sustainable organizations.