Leadership Circle for Emerging Development Professionals

The Leadership Circle for Emerging Development Professionals is a monthly peer group meeting of new development professionals (0-3 years of experience) from small to mid-sized nonprofit organizations to share challenges and strategies for personal and organizational success. In an informal, virtual roundtable format, you will have an opportunity to connect with colleagues from all over the country to share insights, gain practical solutions, and alleviate any on-the-job isolation or stress you might experience. Each session will be facilitated by a seasoned nonprofit leader with expertise in the area of development. Feel free to enjoy your breakfast or lunch while you meet with Candid.

Note: Candid’s first session on May 15 is one hour, which will take place from 12:00–1:00 pm ET. Each following sessions will meet virtually each month from 12:00-2:00 pm ET

TOPICS INCLUDE: 

• Aligning your job with your values 
• Diversifying individual giving 
• Landscape scanning using knowledge tools
• Corporate partnerships
• Career development & Sustainability and self-care 

DESIGNED FOR: 

• Emerging development professionals (0-3 years of development experience) 
• Development professionals of smaller nonprofit organizations (budget size of less than $2 million) 
• Executive directors of smaller nonprofits who are newly responsible for fundraising 

DATES: 

• May 15, 2020 (short kick off meeting)
• May 22, 2020 
• June 19, 2020 
• July 17, 2020 
• August 21, 2020 
• September 25, 2020 

 Please register by Thursday, May 14, 2020. The $150 covers the full cost of the Peer Circle. 

***All sessions meet virtually. Computer access with video/audio and a reliable internet connection is required.*** 

A Zoom link will be provided in the first session for subsequent sessions. To maximize benefit, we encourage virtual attendance for all sessions.

Intended Audience

Beginner
Fundraising & development staff