Marsellus M.A.D.E (Mission-driven, Achievement, Dedication, and Elevation) to Lead

• Current employees of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations serving residents of Onondaga or Madison counties
• Employee must be leading a department or managing flagship programs
• Must be interested in developing personal and professional leadership skills
• Employee must have two years of experience in the nonprofit sector
• Program management and/or supervisory responsibility required
• Priority will be given to applicants from small- or mid-sized organizations that often have limited professional development resources.

Application Opens: June 8, 2026
Application Closes: July 17, 2026

• Application Opens: June 8, 2026
• Application Closes: July 17, 2026

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• Affirm leadership strengths
• Improve conflict management skills
• Enhance leadership communication
• Enhance collaboration strategies
• Improve grounded leadership skills
• Establish a strong peer support network

This program includes a mixture of presentations, guest speakers, structured activities, case studies, and worksheets to ensure that participants receive the maximum value.

• Each cohort consists of 10-12 participants
• Six half-day workshops (1x per month)
• Monthly Virtual Touch Point Meetings (semi-structured and TBD based on scheduling)
• Individual Development Plans (IDPs)
• One-on-one coaching (three 1 ½ hour sessions per participant)
• Leadership assessments
• Networking opportunities