Upcoming Workshops & Courses

What You Need to Lead a Nonprofit Today

Nonprofit leaders have a tough job.

Not only must they be experts in fundraising and operations, they must be able to adapt to the changing executive role and shifting worker expectations. Managing highly diverse teams and inter-generational conflict requires sophisticated interpersonal skills.

Today’s workers demand that their leaders be transparent, flexible and compassionate. Leaders must exhibit the essential emotional intelligence (EQ) qualities and competencies of self-awareness, active listening, empathy and emotional self-control.

Leaders must also take care of themselves and their teams to avoid the devastating impacts of workplace burnout. Too often, serious medical and mental health problems cause leaders and staff to quit, straining both organizations’ mission and bottom line.

This interactive two-part course focuses on the essential EQ skills of nonprofit leadership and ways to recognize and avoid burnout for both leaders & their staff. We’ll use case studies, hands-on exercises, small group discussions and reflective practices.

Who This Course Is For

  • Nonprofit & philanthropy staff (current or seeking)

  • Nonprofit & philanthropic board members

  • Individuals who want to transfer from the for-profit or government sector to nonprofits

Key Takeaways

You’ll leave with insight into:

  • The evolving role of NP executives and their responsibilities

  • Why EQ skills & traits make the most effective leaders

  • Ways to advance EQ and options for learning more

  • Causes of workplace burnout, warning signs and prevention strategies

  • Practical ways to resource yourself and your team to stay resilient

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Format, Cost & Date

  • Two 90-minute Zoom sessions

  • $149 — includes a one-hour Zoom coaching session

  • Inquire about a group discount when 2 or more individuals from the same organization register at the same time

  • This workshop can be customized for larger organizations to be offered in-house for their leaders and high-potential employees.

The course will be offered Late Summer or Early Fall 2026.

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Teaching Experience

For 14 years, I taught nonprofit management and leadership courses at San Francisco State University and Cal State East Bay. In 2021, I founded, managed and taught classes in Sonoma State’s widely acclaimed Nonprofit Management Certificate Course.

To address the serious problem of workplace burnout, I’ve led sessions on Preventing Burnout for Tri-Valley Nonprofit Alliance, Association of Fundraising Professionals, American Institute of Architects, Oakland Rotary and California Animal Welfare Association.

I’ve also spoken at conferences and taught public & private workshops on a wide range of nonprofit leadership topics for over 20 years.

What students and participants have said about my courses & workshops:

  • Fantastic workshop! It answered a lot of my questions and alleviated my anxiety about being an executive director.

  • The focus on mindfulness and nonprofit burnout really resonated with me. I'm going to share the tips with my team.

  • ·Much needed info for all NP leaders.

  • Eleanor's focus on critical issues such as self-care and the wonderful journal prompts made this class deeply meaningful.

  • Thank you for leading an inspirational program for nonprofit leaders.