Signature Series Courses

Elevate Your Leadership Skills with our 2026 Signature Series Courses

Take your leadership to the next level with the 2026 Signature Series Coursework.

Designed to build on foundational skills, this expanded series now includes eight in-depth courses that provide specialized expertise in key areas essential for Community Leadership Programs and nonprofit organizations.

New in 2026:
The Power of Story: Communicating Impact and Transformation
Learn how to articulate your program’s impact with clarity and heart—turning data, outcomes, and lived experience into compelling narratives that inspire engagement and investment.

Navigating and Managing Conflict: Brain Science, Polarities, and Trust-Building Conversations
Explore the neuroscience of conflict, practical tools for managing polarities, and strategies for leading courageous conversations that strengthen trust and organizational resilience.

Led by industry experts, these virtual sessions are open to community leadership professionals, board members, alumni, and nonprofit leaders—whether you're pursuing your CCLP designation or simply looking to strengthen your leadership skills.

Participants who engage in the Signature Series will deepen their capacity to:

• Design transformational leadership experiences
• Navigate complex organizational dynamics
• Communicate impact with confidence
• Lead with intention, empathy, and clarity
• Build stronger, more connected communities

2026 Signature Course Schedule

• March 9 | Leading with Intention: Integrating Contemporary Leadership Theories
  This session explores how modern leadership theories can be intentionally integrated into community leadership program design, participant experiences, and personal leadership development. Participants will examine how frameworks such as Situational Leadership, Servant Leadership, and Strengths-Based Leadership can shape curriculum, strengthen participant growth, and foster purpose-driven leadership in complex community environments.
  
  
• March 16 | Understanding the Complexities of Leadership Program Funding
  This workshop builds confidence and clarity around the financial realities of sustaining leadership programs. Participants will explore funding structures, financial storytelling, revenue and expense analysis, and the role of transparency in building trust with stakeholders, donors, and partners.
  
  
• March 23 | Contemporary Adult Learning Theories in Practice
  Grounded in contemporary adult learning research, this session helps participants design meaningful learning experiences that foster reflection, skill development, and sustained behavior change. The workshop connects theory to practice through experiential, transformational, and learner-centered approaches that strengthen leadership development outcomes.
  
  
• March 30 | Advanced Facilitation Techniques: Guiding Courageous Conversations Toward Action
  Designed for experienced facilitators, this session focuses on leading high-stakes, emotionally charged conversations in leadership settings. Participants will develop the skills needed to manage tension, balance participation, and guide groups from dialogue to shared understanding and action.
  
  
• April 6 | Managing Boards, Volunteers, and Alumni for Long-Term Sustainability
  This session focuses on strengthening relationships with boards, volunteers, and alumni to support long-term program stability and impact. Participants will explore strategies for alignment, engagement, and role clarity while building a strong and active network of supporters and ambassadors.
  
  
• April 13 | Navigating and Managing Conflict: Brain Science, Polarities, and Trust-Building Conversations
  This workshop reframes conflict as an opportunity for insight and growth. Participants will learn how stress responses shape behavior, how polarity thinking influences group dynamics, and how to facilitate conversations that build trust while maintaining accountability.
  
  
• April 20 | The Power of Story: Communicating Impact and Transformation
  This session explores storytelling as a strategic leadership and communication tool. Participants will learn how to uncover, shape, and share authentic stories that demonstrate impact, strengthen engagement, and connect personal transformation to organizational mission.
  
  
• April 27 | Human-Centered Leadership: Valuing Voices, Bridging Perspectives, Strengthening Communities
  This workshop explores leadership through a human-centered lens, emphasizing empathy, belonging, and the value of lived experience. Participants will examine how generational perspectives, identity, and intersectionality shape leadership and community engagement, and how to create environments where all voices are valued.
  

All courses are held on Mondays and run from 12:00 - 4:00 PM ET | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM PT

Virtual format - attend from anywhere!

Each course is offered only once per year, so don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert insights and practical strategies to enhance your leadership and organizational impact.

Each course has a $175 registration fee per session, with special $150 early-bird pricing available up to 10 days before each session. 

Questions? Contact Director of Programs Jessie Baginski, Ph.D., CCLP.