Build skills. Gain real insight. Learn alongside peers.
Our Nonprofit Executive Education programming is designed for nonprofit professionals seeking relevant, applied learning they can use right away. Whether you’re looking to strengthen a specific skill, learn from sector leaders, or tackle a problem with a cohort of peers, there are multiple ways to engage and grow professionally.
Explore Our Programs
Conversations
Timely insights. Real dialogue.
Conversations are one-hour sessions featuring nonprofit leaders, practitioners, and experts. These sessions create space to explore current challenges, share perspectives, and learn from those doing the work.
- 1-hour sessions
- Expert-led dialogue
- Focused on timely topics and trends
Past Conversations
Do Good Executive Education partnered with Careers in Nonprofits to bring together nonprofit hiring experts and job seekers for a virtual conversation on navigating the current job market. Panelists Arthur Cutler II, President & CEO, Open Arms Housing; Jamie Farley, Managing Director, Careers In Nonprofits; and Teniqua Coates-Singh, Employer Engagement Coordinator, University of Maryland, Division of Student Affairs provided attendees with insights on crafting a strong resume, how to showcase skills and experience from outside of the sector, and how to strategically use AI in the job search process.
In partnership with Maryland Nonprofits, Do Good Executive Education hosted a virtual lunch and learn session featuring a candid conversation with foundation leaders on what they look to fund and the strategy, candor, and relationship-building that makes nonprofits stand out to funders. Andrea Bertels, Vice President, Corporate Citizenship, Nielsen and Dr. George Askew, Former President & CEO, Meyer Foundation, served as panelists.
The Up Close! Executive Series was designed to offer insights from nonprofit executives for current or emerging leaders. Past speakers include Brock Yetso,Executive Director, Ulman Foundation, and Tiffanie Purvis, General Counsel and Senior Philanthropic Advisor, Greater Washington Community Foundation.
Intensives
Hands-on learning. Immediate application.
Our Intensives are extended sessions focused on critical nonprofit topics. These experiences go beyond theory, equipping participants with tools, frameworks, and strategies they can put into practice right away.
- 3+ hour sessions
- Applied, skills-based learning
- Designed for immediate implementation
Past Intensives
This pro bono, in-person clinic was facilitated by Holland & Knight’s Public Policy and Regulation team. In this clinic, participants learned effective grant writing strategies and received personalized feedback on upcoming grant proposals.
In this two session series, participants received the tools to build strong and effective boards. In the first session, board members of varied board experience received an overview of board governance principles. The second session dove into the special nature of board chair and executive director relationship and how to build effective collaboration and leadership.
In this comprehensive session, participants covered every aspect of major gift fundraising. Through discussions, interactive exercises, and real-world case studies, participants gained practical insights and hands-on experience to cultivate relationships, create compelling pitches, and master donor stewardship, all leading towards successfully securing large gifts.
Masterminds
Peer learning. Sustained growth.
Mastermind Cohorts bring together small groups of nonprofit professionals for deeper engagement over time. Through facilitated sessions and peer exchange, participants work through real challenges and develop strategies they can implement within their organizations.
- 3–6 month cohorts
- Small, peer-based groups
- Ongoing support and accountability
Past Masterminds
Finish Strong was a 6-month mastermind program designed for C-suite nonprofit leaders in the Maryland/DC area held late 2025 - early 2026. Through monthly workshops and peer mastermind circles, leaders explored timely best practices for program evaluation, storytelling, financial planning and forecasting in order to make personalized plans for their organizations.
Partner With Us
We are able to provide our Executive Education programming through the generosity and support of our partner organizations. Currently, our Executive Education programming is by invitation only.
If you seek to provide professional development opportunities to your clients, please contact us at nonprofitgradcert@umd.edu.