OVERVIEW
“I have been putting the lessons I learned at the Strategic Management for Leaders of Non-Governmental Organizations program into practice. I have started several initiatives at my university connected to governance, strategic planning, and improving functioning of structural divisions. A great outcome of the program for me was that it increased my self-confidence – I am sure that these initiatives are needed and that I can succeed.”
Kakhaber Gordadze, Chairman, Gori Regional Education Fund, Georgia
As many nations have undergone dramatic political and economic changes in the past two decades, the civil society sector in those countries has also experienced a rapid metamorphosis. While non-governmental organizations (NGOs) were virtually nonexistent during the Cold War era, thousands of domestic and international NGOs of all sizes began operating in the 1990s, establishing a vibrant civil society sector to accompany new government regimes and economic development. After this rapid expansion, the sector is now consolidating, and NGOs face the challenge of defining sustainable roles in service provision, advocacy, and policy.
The Strategic Management for Leaders of Non-Government Organizations Executive Education program is designed to give NGO leaders the tools, perspectives, and frameworks needed to strengthen their organizations, engage constituent communities, and cultivate long-term partnerships and commitments. Through cutting edge research, case studies, and presentations tailored to the unique needs of NGOs, this program provides the skills NGO leaders need to make informed and strategically sound decisions.