About the Executive Leadership Institute
Instructional Methodology
The Executive Leadership Institute program focuses on best practices
in the field of human services management and leadership. Content is
delivered over 100 hours in two concentrated sessions of 4˝ days
each over two years. The course of study includes pre-institute
reading, formal presentations, interactive sessions, a practicum,
and individual mentoring.
A project, completed between the first and second years, ends with
an oral presentation before the assembly of participants and
faculty. Faculty of the university’s School of Social Work and Ross Business School serve as
mentors for the projects.
Participants -- Who will benefit:
• Senior-level managers who aspire to becoming a nonprofit human
services CEO.
• Any senior-level manager within a nonprofit, human service
organization or community center with responsibility for budget and
staff supervision.
• New CEOs who recognize the need for specific training to strengthen
their management and leadership skills.
• For-profit executives seeking to shift their careers to the
nonprofit sector.
Benefits to the Organization/Agency
Individuals completing the institute develop heightened managerial
and leadership skills, ensuring your organization’s capacity to meet
future growth needs of your clients and community.
The institute also provides the foundation for a future succession
plan as well as a visible career path for key employees. Finally,
your organization will benefit from the natural networking that
takes place among ELI participants as well as the establishment of
professional relationships between participants and the nationally
renowned ELI presenters and University of Michigan faculty who serve
as mentors.
Continuing Education Credits
The University of Michigan awards CEU credits for ELI sessions (3.2
credits per year of participation) for a small fee paid to the
university. Participants completing both sessions also receive a
certificate in nonprofit management.
Financial Investment
Your organization’s investment for the 2008 session is only $3,300*
(comparable programs typically cost $1,000-$1,500 more) for members
of the Alliance for Children and Families. The nonmember fee is
$4,300. This fee includes program costs, all materials, and room and
board. Transportation is not included.
All
applications must be submitted before April 1, 2008. A
deposit of $1,000 must accompany the application.
* The 2008 fee for participants
returning from the 2007 session is only $3,000.
Cancellation Policy
All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing and are
subject to a $500 processing fee.
Cancellations received after
March 28, 2008, will not be refunded. Written cancellation
notice should be directed via email to , director of
consultation and leadership development, Alliance for Children and
Families or faxed to 414-359-1074.
Application Process
Enrollment is limited to 30 executives and senior-level managers
with policy and program responsibility. Preference is given to
applicants from member organizations of the Alliance for Children
and Families.
Prospective participants should complete the online application. A 250-word essay should
accompany the application, as directed on the application page, on
the topic of what you believe it takes to prepare nonprofit leaders
today to lead for a lifetime.
Location
ELI participants are housed at the Bell Tower Hotel, recipient of
Ann Arbor’s coveted Award for Outstanding Historic Preservation,
combining old world elegance with gracious service. The Bell Tower
is conveniently located within the University of Michigan campus and
downtown Ann Arbor.
The hotel room is included in your ELI registration fee.
- Bell Tower Hotel
300 South Thayer
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104
734-769-3010 — 800-562-3559
Fax 734-769-4339
info@belltowerhotel.com
Travel
Participants planning to fly to Ann Arbor should make their
arrangements via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The trip
from the airport to the hotel is approximately 30 minutes; taxicabs
and rental cars are readily available at the airport.
About the University of Michigan
School of Social Work
The
School of Social Work is known for its national and international
leadership, innovative curriculum, and high quality scholarship and
research. We are recognized for our reinvention of the profession of
social work. We recognize the importance of investing in human
capital as a mechanism for advancing the betterment of society,
improving human conditions, and enhancing the lives of the more
vulnerable individuals in our population. Through innovative
curriculum and numerous partnerships, we translate our expertise
into policies and practices that will benefit individuals and
society. We continue to pursue research that will lead to new
mechanisms of effective interventions, and to foster dialogue
between academics, practitioners, and policy-makers. Above
everything else, we will continue to lead, rather than follow; to
have an impact; and to act on our responsibility to make a
difference in the lives of the citizens of our state, nation, and
the world.
About the University of Michigan Ross School of Business
From Wall Street to the non-profit sector, from an entrepreneurial
start-up to corporate management, graduates of the Stephen M. Ross
School of Business are leaders in thought and action. Ross pairs its
unique action-based learning opportunities with world-class faculty,
resulting in top-ranked educational programs that offer unparalleled
learning experiences. Our unique blend of action-based learning and
interdisciplinary, team-orientated education will help you become a
business leader, rather than just a business manager. Recruiters
rank Ross School of Business Number One in the nation, with high
marks in communication, teamwork, analytical skills, and personal
ethics (Wall Street Journal/Harris Interactive Survey) Ross’
executive MBA program is ranked Number Four in the world by Business
Week.
About the Alliance for Children and Families
The
Alliance for Children and Families is an association of nonprofit
human service organizations serving 345 members. The
Alliance aims to build the capacity of its members to serve and
advocate for the more than 3.4 million children, families, seniors,
and communities its member agencies serve each year with a wide
array of programs and services. Motivated by a vision of a healthy
society and strong communities, the Alliance provides services to
nonprofit child- and family-serving and economic empowerment
organizations. Members are our first priority, and we pledge to
provide members with the best national peer network, knowledgeable
sources of timely and useful information, and responsive and
valuable tools to enhance their success
For More Information
on the Executive Leadership Institute,
contact , director of consultation and leadership
services or call 414-359-1040 X-3618.
