January Topic for High Performance - Emerging Leaders

Proudly sponsored by: American Express

Whether it is delivering early childhood education, training the unemployed to get a job, or aiding disaster victims, nonprofits increasingly do the work required to fulfill our desire for a civil, compassionate, and well-functioning society. Like most organizations, their ability to consistently deliver these results depends more on the quality of their people than on any other single variable. Yet today nonprofit organizations struggle to attract and retain the talented senior executives they need to fulfill their missions. The rapid growth of this trend is why the Georgia Center for Nonprofits is focusing on Emerging Leaders for the January Topic for High Performance.

According to Tom Tierney’s Nonprofit Sector's Leadership Deficit Report, during the next decade there will be a leadership deficit resulting from both constrained supply and increased demand which will continuously become more acute. He reports that by 2016 nonprofits with revenues greater than $250,000 will need to attract and develop some 640,000 new senior managers - the equivalent of 2.4 times the number currently employed, and organizations will need almost 80,000 new senior managers per year.

Tierney’s report suggests nonprofits make it a priority to:
  Invest in leadership capacity;
  Refine management rewards to retain and attract top talent; and
  Expand recruiting horizons and foster individual career mobility.

Click here to see the updated addendum from Tierney’s research in partnership with American Express Philanthropy.

Join the Georgia Center for Nonprofits this month as we present information to our partners across the state to help address these leadership challenges now and prepare for the future.

Networking Opportunities & Events

Give Smart: An Afternoon with Tom Tierney
Main Event - Give Smart: Building Alignment in Grantee/Donor Relationships for Greater Results
Date: January 24, 2012
Location: GA Tech Academy of Medicine, 875 West Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Optional Additional Tom Time - Georgia Tech Impact Speaker Series Event
Date: January 25, 2012
Location: Le Craw Auditorium - GA Tech College of Management, 800 W. Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Georgia 30308
Click here for more information or to register

GCN Expert Series: Dennis P. Lockhart
Date: January 11, 2012
Location: Georgia Pacific Auditorium, 133 Peachtree Street N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Click here for more information or to register

CenterView Newsletter
Find the January copy of CenterView relating to Emerging Leaders by clicking here.

Fundraising Spotlight - Emerging Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations

High Potential Diverse Leaders Program
Presented by the Georgia Center for Nonprofits and American Express, this leadership development program is designed to provide the rising stars of Georgia nonprofit organizations with the skills needed to assume executive level responsibilities within the sector. With an immersive and enriching 8 month experience of training, access, and interaction with nonprofit leaders and opportunities, participants develop their peer networks and support systems. Click here to learn more about this program that will start in Spring 2012

Emerging Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations: Myths, Meaning, and Motivations - The Center for Creative Leadership & The American Express Leadership Academy
Since 2008, the American Express Nonprofit Leadership Academy has been developing emerging leaders in the nonprofit sector. In 2010, American Express and the Center for Creative Leadership embarked on a research effort to advance the understanding of, and to promote excellence in the field of, nonprofit leadership by focusing on the needs of emerging leaders. Click here to learn more and access the full report.

The American Express NGen Fellows Program
One of American Express' three philanthropic platforms, Developing New Leaders for Tomorrow, recognizes the significance of strong leadership in the nonprofit sector. The American Express NGen Fellows Program honors twelve under-40 leaders working at Independent Sector member organizations. To learn more about the American Express NGen Fellows Program click here.

Fundraising Spotlight - Podcast

GCN speaks to R. Brand Morgan, who was recently awarded the 2011 Philanthropic Leader of Tomorrow award from the Atlanta chapter of the Association of Nonprofit Professionals for his contributions of time, talent and treasure in the Atlanta non-profit community. Our discussion with Brand will provide you and your organization insider advice on how to best engage and mobilize rising philanthropic leaders to provide strength and sustainability for your organization.

Click here to listen to this free web-cast.

Fundraising Spotlight - Grant Opportunities

Developing New Leaders for Tomorrow - The American Express Foundation (Deadlines - February 1 for funding between August - January ¦ July 1 for funding between February - July)

Women-led projects that "Rock the world of Journalism" - McCormick Foundation - Deadline 01/27/2012

The Sparks! Ignition Grants for Libraries and Museums. Institute of Museum and Library Services - Deadline 02/01/2012

Improved Water Quality in Urban Areas. Environmental Protection Agency - Deadline 01/23/2012

Funding for Health Centers serving the medically underserved. Health Resources & Services Administration - Deadline 01/09/2012

Tools & Resources

TOHP Quick Tools

Interested in learning how to rate leaders, how to develop leaders and, most importantly, how to become a more successful leader yourself? Check out What Leaders Do: A Checklist

Connect with a community to discuss leadership opportunities on Network for Good

Nonprofit University Resources

Certificate Programs starting in January:
1. Certificate of Supervision & Management. Click here for more details.
2. Certificate of Nonprofit Fundraising Essentials. Click here for more details.

Solution Sets, Toolkits, and Curriculum Materials available for GCN Members Only! Login or Become a Member!

Additional Resources

On November 15, 2011, Independent Sector and a coalition of cross-sector leaders organized the White House Forum for Nonprofit Leadership to launch the Initiative for Nonprofit Talent and Leadership. GCN’s President and CEO attended to represent the voice of the Southeast. Click here for more information.

Next Shift: Beyond the Nonprofit Leadership Crisis. (2007). The Annie E. Casey Foundation, Generational Monograph series & The Building Movement Project.

Get Connected with other emerging leaders at the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network.

From Résumé to Repertoire: Finding the Right Nonprofit Leader. (2011). BoardSource.

Mentoring the Next Generation of Nonprofit Leaders: A Practical Guide for Managers. (2005). Academy for Educational Development.

Making a Difference: The Management and Governance of Nonprofit Enterprises. (2010). Howard Berman, CCE Publications.

The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Webinar