Non-Profit Leadership Application Form 2021-2022

What is one personal leadership goal you would like to tackle during this 9^_month program (i.e. What will be different about you for having completed this program)? (250 words max). Many personal goals will focus on new behaviors or practices that will encourage success.

Examples include:

Further developing a key leadership skill (i.e. confidence, change management, public speaking/communication skills, problem solving, consensus building, motivating staff, managerial proficiencies, using a coach, reflection/journaling, etc.)
Crafting a professional develop plan

Describe 3 potential organizational challenge/capstone projects facing the organization over the next year that you could undertake as part of this program. (250 words maximum)

Example projects include**:

Launching a new program or service
Re-evaluation of organizational mission and vision
Conducting a formal evaluation of an existing program or service
Formal market analysis/needs assessment of existing sector services/providers
Nurturing a culture of Board Member Engagement and leadership
Exploring social enterprises that correlate to your organizations mission
Development of formal fundraising plan
Rebranding of the organization (name, logo, website)
Development of a strategic plan or launching a strategic planning process
Improving internal organizational culture from reactive to proactive
Improving organizational transparency
Tackling the topic of Race, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Improving employee morale, retention and purpose
Improving programmatic or organizational efficiencies

**Additional project examples can be found on the Project Matrix Sheet on the Program website.

FOR ONE of the potential organizational challenge/capstone projects above: Please answer each of the following questions in 100 words or less:

How does this challenge relate to the core mission or work of the organization?

Describe how you see your role in the current situation--how you played a role in the current situation coming to be as well as the role you would need to play to successfully tackle this challenge?

What are the risks inherent in taking on this challenge for your organization and your constituency?

Whose engagement and support will you need to succeed?

Share anything else you would like the Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Program team to know about you. This can include awards or recognition, additional examples of your engagement and leadership, or any other elements not captured in your previous responses.

SECTION 3. Additional Documents

In order to finalize your application, please email the following documents to Laura Talerico, Accounting Department Secretary at The University of Scranton at laura.talerico@scranton.edu.

1. a resume that includes your work experience, education, etc.

2. a letter of support from your organization (your supervisor, board chair, etc.). *Due to the time commitment and strict attendance policy, all applicants must have the full support of their employers.

3. 2 letters of recommendation