The Edison State Center for Leadership Development provides a tool for self-evaluation of your nonprofit board.

Purpose  This tool is meant to be used throughout the year to ensure that the work of the board and the organization is complete. This instrument defines specific steps and actions that can be taken by your board to meet organizational goals. All stakeholders will play a major role in achieving this award.

Recognition  Recognizing that outstanding communities are characterized by the quality of life that is supported by individuals committed to service and stewardship in the nonprofit sector—the 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 Center for Leadership Development by April 30.

Presentation  Awards are presented to qualifying nonprofit boards at the Mosiac of Community Leadership Conference, held each May, at Edison State Community College.

2021 A–Z Award Recipients
GOLD
Agape Distribution | John Geissler | CEO
Downtown Tipp City | Kim Bulgin | Executive Director
Mainstreet Piqua, Inc. | Lorna Swisher | Executive Director
The Edison Foundation | Dr. Rick Hanes | Executive Director
The Future Begins Today | Katie Clevenger | Executive Director

SILVER
Piqua Compassion Network | Rebecca Sousek
The New Path, Inc. | William Lutz | Executive Director

BRONZE
Partners in Hope | Carol Jackson | Executive Director

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. Please click the logo below to be redirected to the Paul G. Duke Academy for Community Leadership website.

The annual conference occurring each May brings together executive directors, board members, staff and volunteers, including the current Academy participants and alumni, to explore in-depth topics related to nonprofit management and leadership. The conference features morning and afternoon breakout education and work sessions led by nonprofit professionals. Sessions at the conference include topics such as: 1) Grant Application and Management, 2) Nonprofit Financial Considerations, 3) Recruitment and Managing Volunteers, 4) Legal Obligations of Nonprofit Leaders, 5) Grant Funding Information Network, 6) Board Recruitment and Development, 7) Marketing and Public Relations and 8) Leadership Development.

Go to Mosaic page

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 Trisha Elliott at 937.778.7811 or via email.

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 to improve your skill level.

Tuesday | March 8, 2022      
11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Piqua Campus
Lunch included

Fee $35

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.

Tuesday | March 22, 2022      
11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Piqua Campus
Lunch included

Fee $35