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Nonprofit 360 Overview

A Complete Leadership Development Journey

The Center for Leadership and Business Excellence (CLBE) equips nonprofits with leadership development, management training, and operational systems consulting to strengthen retention, resilience, and impact.

 

Through Nonprofit 360™, Management Mastery™, and Transformative Leadership, CLBE helps mission-driven professionals and organizations build the structure, clarity, and strategy needed for sustainable success.

What You'll Gain Across All Levels

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Progressive, step-by-step leadership development

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Tools for strategic thinking, communication, and team-building

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Confidence to navigate complex nonprofit challenges

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Opportunities for peer-based learning and mentorship

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A Certificate of Completion at each stage

Level 1

Nonprofit 360 – Organizational Foundation

Build essential nonprofit systems for mission-aligned growth

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Who It’s For:

New professionals, support staff, solo nonprofit leaders, or anyone transitioning into the sector or a leadership-adjacent role.

What You'll Learn:

  • Nonprofit structure, funding, and governance fundamentals

  • Mission alignment and basic strategic planning

  • Systems thinking and sustainable growth principles

  • Time management and productivity tools for staff

  • DEIB awareness and inclusive workplace language

Outcomes:

You’ll walk away with a clear understanding of how nonprofits operate, and how your role contributes to long-term mission success.

Level 2

Nonprofit 360 1.0 – Empowering Managers

Strengthen middle managers through people-focused leadership tools

Nonprofit team collaboration and unity during leadership development session
Who It’s For:

Team leads, program coordinators, department heads, and mid-level professionals managing people or projects.

What You'll Learn:

  • Performance management and motivating diverse teams

  • Conflict resolution and effective feedback models

  • Leading with cultural competence and equity

  • Coaching vs. managing—knowing the difference

  • Creating safe, collaborative, and accountable teams

Outcomes:

You’ll gain the confidence and tools to lead teams effectively, strengthen collaboration, and become the kind of manager people trust and respect.

Level 3

Nonprofit 360 2.0 – Transformative Leadership

Prepare senior leaders to drive strategy, innovation, and change

Nonprofit professionals participating in a leadership training workshop
Who It’s For:

Executive directors, senior leadership, and high-potential professionals preparing for upper-level leadership roles.

What You'll Learn:

  • Strategic planning, systems leadership, and innovation

  • Navigating organizational change and scaling impact

  • Using data and metrics to make informed decisions

  • Strengthening fundraising, governance, and board relations

  • Embedding DEIB into policy, operations, and internal culture

Outcomes:

You’ll emerge ready to guide your organization through growth, complexity, and cultural transformation with clarity and purpose.

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