Executive Leadership Institute (ELI)

Community Shares invites nonprofit professionals to take part in our Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) program! The ELI program has nine unique groups across the spectrum of job roles and identities for those new to nonprofit work, entering a new job or organization, or simply looking for more community engagement. Each ELI group is professional-facilitated, peer-to-peer, and holds a maximum of 12 participants to ensure a collaborative, small group environment. Our facilitators are experts in their fields, and promote the development of professional skills and relationship building.

Want to learn more? We’re happy to offer the first group session free so that interested participants can check out the program and see if their preferred group is a good fit. You can find the list of groups, and fill out the interest form, below. Just let us know which group you want to join, and we’ll connect you with the group facilitators so you can learn more!

The long-and-short:
  • Groups meet at least 10 times per year and set the times, dates and locations themselves.
  • Each group is facilitated by a nonprofit professional who can keep the group on track, develop expectations, and provide advice and support when necessary.
  • The cost is $150 per participant annually. If your employer is a Community Share's member organization your participation fee will be $100 annually.
  • Community Shares is open to forming new groups based on interest and demand.

The following groups are currently accepting new members: 

Learn More About Our Current Groups

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Current Members

Participant Agreement
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Confidentiality Agreement
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Current ELI Members -  Payment Link

Welcome to the ELI Payments page!

Thank you so much for participating in our professionally-facilitated peer-to-peer support groups for nonprofit professionals!

​Once you are an established member of ELI, you can make payments online by clicking the button below: