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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 41/2 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 School of Social Work and Ross Business School serve as mentors for the projects. Participants/Who Will Benefit • Senior-level managers who aspire to become a nonprofit human services CEO. • Any senior-level manager in a nonprofit human services 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 their organization’s capacity to meet future growth needs of their 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, the 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 2009 session is only $3,300* (comparable programs typically cost $2,500 – $5,000 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 3, 2009. A deposit of $1,000 must accompany the application. Cancellation Policy All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via email to , director of consultation and leadership services, or by fax at 414-359-1074. Written cancellation notices received prior to March 27, 2009, are eligible for refunded fees minus a $500 administrative charge. Application Process Enrollment is limited to 35 executives and senior-level managers with substantial 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. Only new participants must also write a 250-word essay to 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. In addition, applicants must include two professional references that address why the applicant would benefit from attending ELI. 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, MI 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. Dress Participants can dress in business casual attire. A fairly significant amount of walking is required so please dress and plan accordingly.
About the University of Michigan School of Social
Work Executive Leadership Institute
Alumni Connections Group To learn how to gain access to the Alumni Connections Group, contact , director of consultation and leadership services or call 414-359-6554. |
The
School of Social Work is known for its national and international
leadership, innovative curriculum, and high quality scholarship and
research. It is recognized for its reinvention of the profession of
social work. The School of Social Work recognizes 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 the population. Through
innovative curriculum and numerous partnerships, it translates its
expertise into policies and practices that will benefit individuals
and society. It continues 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,
the School of Social Work will continue to lead, rather than follow;
to have an impact; and to act on its responsibility to make a
difference in the lives of the citizens of the state, nation, and
the world.
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. Its unique blend of action-based learning and
interdisciplinary, team-orientated education will help students
become business leaders, rather than just business managers.
Recruiters rank Ross School of Business number one in the nation,
with high marks in communication, teamwork, analytical skills, and
personal ethics (The Wall Street Journal/Harris Interactive Survey).
Ross’ executive MBA program is ranked number four in the world by
Business Week.
The
Alliance for Children and Families, which will celebrate its 100th
anniversary in 2011, is an association of nonprofit human service
organizations serving nearly 380 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
its first priority, and the Alliance pledges 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.