The Paul G. Duke Academy for Community Leadership is a series of workshops designed to develop more effective directors, leaders, board members, staff and volunteers of nonprofit organizations. Course topics include the fundamental practices of board recruitment, planning, staffing, budgeting, evaluation, board meetings and community awareness. The classes are designed to help individuals make a difference on their boards and in their community.

The mission of the Paul G. Duke Academy for Community Leadership is to strengthen nonprofit organizations by providing quality educational and training opportunities. The vision of the Paul G. Duke Academy for Community Leadership is to be the growing edge in training and nurturing nonprofit leaders in west central Ohio.

2019 Paul G. Duke Academy for Community Leadership

The 2019 Paul G. Duke Academy for Community Leadership will meet monthly for five sessions beginning in January 2019 and ending in May at the Mosaic Conference. Click here for The Paul G. Duke Academy for Community Leadership Application form. Scholarship information and criteria will be posted here as soon as they become available.

Mark Your Calendar January 16, 2019                       February 20, 2019                       March 20, 2019                       April 10, 2019                       May 22, 2019 | The Mosaic of Community Leadership Conference

Paul G. Duke Academy for Community Leadership Mentor Program

An opportunity to work and learn together!  Mentoring can be a rewarding experience for both the mentor and the mentee. Mentorships provide the opportunity for feedback, reflection, evaluation and celebration of success. A mentor should ask his or her mentee about what the mentee’s individual and organizational goals are and what they are looking for from the mentoring relationship. Mentees should be clear about what they hope to receive from the mentoring relationship, particularly with respect to individual and organizational goals. These discussions early in the relationship will form the foundation of the work and learning together. Mentoring will start officially at the Mosaic of Community Leadership Conference upon graduation of The Paul G. Duke Academy for Community Leadership and conclude at the conference the following year. Both the mentor and mentee will be asked to evaluate their experience with the mentoring program. Often mentoring relationships informally continue for many years!

A–Z Effective Board Award Program

Purpose  To provide a tool for self-evaluation of your nonprofit board and to provide a planning tool that can be used throughout the year for ensuring that the work of the board and organization gets completed. This instrument defines specific steps and actions that can be taken by the board to meet organizational goals. All stakeholders will play a major role in achieving this award.

Recognition   Recognizing that outstanding communities are characterized by quality life supported by individuals committed to service and stewardship in the nonprofit sector; The Edison State Community College Center for Leadership Development created this award to recognize nonprofit boards who are doing outstanding work in the region. This checklist document is to be submitted to the Edison State Community College Center for Leadership Development by April 10th.

Presentation   The award to nonprofit boards qualifying for the award will be presented at The Mosaic of Community Leadership Conference held annually at Edison State Community College in May.

We extend our congratulations to the Paul G. Duke Academy for Community Leadership Graduating Class of 2018!

Back Row [L–R] William Horstman, Kitty Kincaid, Jodi Knouff, Scott Krites, Nicole Loy, Sheila Lundy, Anna Rammel, Kathi Roetter, Kathy Scott, Rebecca Sousek, Matthew Staugler, Karla Young, Rick Hanes  Front Row [L–R]  Laura Brickner, Melissa Carlin, Julie Clay, Cynthia Couchot, Susan Curtis, Bridget Follrod, Cameron Haller

Download the latest Paul G. Duke Academy for Community Leadership Directory.

Additional Resources 
Association of Fundraising Professionals
Grant Information at Edison State
The Foundation Center
Dayton Metro Library Events for Nonprofits

Spring Courses for Nonprofits

The Center for Leadership Development offers a series of courses that focus on strengthening nonprofit organizations, their leadership and their boards. For more information or to register, contact Kelly Pryfogle at 937.778.7811 or kpryfogle@edisonohio.edu.

SPECIAL PRICING
There is a $30/person fee for each workshop OR
pay $80/person and attend all three!

Area Chamber members receive a discount—
$70/person for the three-part series.

Strategies for Change Management

Did you know that 70% of workplace change initiatives fail? We know what we want to change but we don’t know how to implement the change. This workshop helps you identify how personalities impact how we manage change and provides strategies for leading and managing change.

Wednesday | February 13, 2019
11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Piqua Campus
Lunch included

Fee $30

Leadership Escape Room Thinking

This workshop combines “escape room” thinking with real-world organizational leadership situations. The goal is for participants to refine their problem solving skills to unlock, solve and be prepared to “escape” specific issues before their organizations become trapped! Participants will work in small groups to apply personal skills to solve various scenarios.

Wednesday | March 27, 2019
11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Piqua Campus
Lunch included

Fee $30

Leadership Communication

To be an effective leader, you need effective communication skills. Studies show that many leaders have the knowledge and intellect to succeed, but many fail due to a lack of interpersonal skills including effective communication. This workshop will help you assess your current communication skills and provide steps you can take to improve your skill level.

Thursday | April 18, 2019      
11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Piqua Campus
Lunch included

Fee $30