Program Overview
The Goodman Nonprofit Fellowship Program focuses on leadership development and peer relationships for current nonprofit executive directors in the Greater Madison area who:
- Lead 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations in Dane, Columbia, Green, Iowa and Sauk counties
- Have organizations with more than one paid employee
- Are committed to growing their skills and helping create a supportive community with other leaders
The Goodman Fellowship program is designed to help participants:
- Develop their leadership skills and capacity for running their organization
- Create a supportive community with other leaders
- Become more strategic in their operation
- Develop a stronger relationship with their organization’s board
- Build a productive organizational culture and develop staff
- Strengthen skills such as financial management, communications and advocacy
The fellowship is a nine-month modular program designed to give participants an opportunity to gain practical knowledge and explore a range of topics related to running a successful nonprofit. Modules are led by experts in each areas and enhanced by group discussion. Each cohort is limited to 20 people to allow participants more opportunity to participate in sessions and to build relationships with each other.
