Although a growing body of research shows that inexperienced and unprepared first-time managers can be costly for organizations, many individual contributors continue to be promoted into management roles without the proper training, mentoring and support.
A new manager recently shared this with us as he takes on a new role: “It is the first time my position has existed at my nonprofit, and I’m concerned about how to best develop and support my team members.”
The Nonprofit Leadership Center’s Certificate in Leadership program exists to fill the significant gap in management transition for nonprofits. This unique, 10-week learning experience brings together nonprofit leaders who are new to managing people or programs in an inclusive, collaborative environment to develop the qualities and skills necessary to lead with authenticity and impact.
Meet the Fall Certificate in Leadership Class of 2024
Aaron Neal, Director Data Analysis, United Way Suncoast
Abigail Garcia, Program Manager, Beth-El Farmworker Ministry, Inc.
Allie Markham, inspHire Program Manager, Abe Brown Ministries, Inc.
Amar Vora, Quality Assurance and Logistics Coordinator, Family Healthcare Foundation
Amber Pinkham, Clinical Supervisor of Outpatient and Detox Services, Operation PAR
Cameron Macleish, Executive Director, 360 Eats
Chanel Murray, Director of Financial Stability, United Way Suncoast
Colleen Walker, Reach Program Manager, Pace Center for Girls
Erika Asad, Interim Director of Operations, Synergy Health Centers, Inc./Tampa-Hillsborough Action Plan, Inc.
Esther Mathew, Director, Grant Management, Metropolitan Ministries
Gordana Krone, Director, Grant Development, Metropolitan Ministries
Heba Goodwin, Director, Program Innovation, Metropolitan Ministries
Isabela Solis, Connecting Kids to Care Supervisor, The Family Healthcare Foundation
Jessica Kushner, Sr. Program Manager, NAMI Pinellas
Katie Rockman, Director of Development, Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties
Kay Schmid, Director of Patient Care, St Pete Free Clinic
Kayla Zambito, Director of Take Stock in Children, Hillsborough Education Foundation
Kelli Serio, Digital Media Manager, WEDU PBS
Krystle Pitts, Director of Programs, Ryan Nece Foundation
Lisa Washington, Wellness & Prevention Manager, Synergy Health Centers, Inc./Tampa-Hillsborough Action Plan, Inc.
Lizette Tabares, Special Projects Senior Program Manager, Central Florida Behavioral Health Network
MariaElena Moore, Director Polk, Girl Scouts of West Central Florida
Nga Luong, Director of Operations and Analytics, Gulf Coast JFCS
Niki De Jesus, Director, Individual Philanthropy, United Way Suncoast
Paige McKinney, Director of Accounting, United Way Suncoast
Rosie Agudelo, Regional Program Manager, Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay
Sabrina O’Neal, Coastal Bay Properties Operations Manager, Tampa Hillsborough Action Plan/Coastal Bay Properties
Sam Jenkins, Associate Director, Institute for Strategic Policy Solutions
Sarah Hughart, Donor Relations Manager, Ronald McDonald House Charities Tampa Bay, Inc.
Victor Melendez, Center & Summer Camp Director, Artz 4 Life Academy, Inc.
Zoe Blair-Andrews, Director of Grants Management, St. Pete Free Clinic
Skilled & Confident Leaders, Proven Impact
Certificate in Leadership graduates report measurable increases in skills that are critical for long-term success and impact:
- After the program, 100% of participants agree they can respond authentically to the changes and challenges facing today’s nonprofit leaders, up from 59% before the program began.
- Participants’ ability to understand themselves and manage their organizational responsibilities increased from 88% to 100% from the beginning to the end of the program.
- 100% of participants agree they understood their leadership style and could develop a plan to enhance their skills after the program, up from 77% before the program began.