Executive Leadership: Developing Sustainable Non-profit Organizations in the 21st CenturySchool for Professional Studies and Research, City University of Seattle in Canada

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Executive Leadership: Developing Sustainable Non-

profit Organizations in the 21st

Century

School for Professional Studies and Research, City University in Canada

City U’s Executive Leadership Program offers executives and managers in the non-profit

sector a unique educational experience that will challenge their thinking, strengthen their skills

and connect them to their peers. Consistent with CityU’s educational philosophy, a team of

experienced, pre-eminent leaders instruct this dynamic and highly interactive Executive

Leadership Program. This program is intended to engage CEOs, Executive Directors and senior

management team members who are already working in community non-profit organizations

and in the NGO environment.

Convened by senior consultant and community leader, Gerry Zipursky in collaboration with

CityU Principal of Canadian Programs, Dr. Arden Henley the program is designed to suit the

schedules of today’s busy leaders.

Format

The CityU Executive Leadership Program is offered in a series of interconnected modules

hosted by convener Gerry Zipursky over a six week period. Each module takes place on a

weekday from 12 – 5 pm at CityU’s conveniently located downtown campus at Pender and

Howe. A working lunch is provided. An elective mentorship program is designed to provide

support and follow-up to the program modules.

When & Where

Six consecutive Thursday afternoons: May 9 – June 13, 12 noon – 5 pm (lunch included)

at CityU’s downtown location at 789 West Pender at Howe (Skytrain accessible)

Program Outcomes

Re-vitalized view of how non-profits fit in the bigger picture of urban social and economic

development

Enhanced thinking and skills in responding to today’s complex and competitive non-profit

environment

Extended network of connections, ideas and resources

Who Should Attend

The Program is designed for:

Non-profit CEOs and Executive Directors

Senior Management who intend to become an E.D. of a non-profit organization

Cost

$1000 for all 6 modules; $700 for any 3 modules. Preferential registration for participants

choosing all six modules. Registration limited to 15 per session.

CityU welcomes the generous support and new partnership with Social Venture Partners

of Vancouver in this program.

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Modules

Urban Development, Sustainability and Government Relations- Mike Harcourt

Non-profit organizations typically operate in the larger context of rapidly

changing urban environments. „Big picture‟ issues of economic and

environmental sustainability are increasingly pressing and an important part

of the CEO/ED‟s broader responsibilities. Thinking about these issues and

relating effectively to the various levels of government involved is the focus

of this module.

Participants in this module will:

1. Develop a picture of the larger urban context in which their services play a part

2. Consider the meaning and significance of sustainability and evaluate current

sustainability strategies and their application to non-profit organizations

3. Examine the matrix of government relations in which their organization functions and

how these relationships can be enhanced

4. Visualize the future role of their organization in the context of the Lower Mainland‟s

rapidly changing environment

Leading with Integrity- Michael Clague

It is not sufficient for a community service organization to merely survive the

vagaries of funding or the turbulence of constantly changing social

conditions. The challenge is not only to survive, but to do so with the

organization‟s integrity intact. In doing so it is able to demonstrate it is

making a qualitative difference in the lives of the people and community it

serves. Michael Clague will address this issue with reference to chapters in

his book “Staying True and Staying the Course"

Participants in this module will:

1. Examine the issue of integrity in organizations.

2. Become familiar with the history and development of several prominent Lower Mainland

organizations.

3. Develop criteria and benchmarks of integrity for her/his organization.

4. Distinguish between strategies that enhance integrity and those that undermine integrity.

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Fund Development and Building Strong Corporate/Non Profit Relationships -

Gerry Zipursky

Competition to secure sustainable Funding Dollars for nonprofits from the

government and corporate sectors has never been so challenging. What

should be the role of the Executive Leadership in Fund Development? How

can special gala events and other fundraising activities continue to enlist the

support of the private and corporate sectors? Is it possible to depend on

sustainable funding from the corporate sector?

This module will:

1. Review different roles for the Executive Leadership in Fund Development.

2. Explore and examine different means to secure, increase and sustain development

funding from the public and corporate sector.

3. Examine ways of building stronger and more engaging relationships with the Corporate

Sector

4. Examine ways of engaging your board leadership to support and participate in your

fundraising and development needs.

Strategic Planning and Financial Management- Donna Bridgeman

This is one of the key organization processes that decide whether the cart or

the horse comes first. Dynamic, timely and responsive strategic planning

enables an intelligent allocation of always limited resources. Overly complex

and arcane strategic plans sit on shelves. This module focuses on the

elements of dynamic strategic planning and their relationship to financial

management and accountability.

Participants in this module will:

1. Examine the history and effectiveness of strategic planning in their organizations.

2. Explore an approach to strategic planning that increases the probability that the strategic

plan will be used rather than neglected.

3. Establish the critical link between strategic planning and financial management.

4. Develop ideas about how strategic planning can be improved in their organizations and

the linkage to financial management operationalized.

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Corporate Relations and Social Enterprise- Ken McFarlane

“Social Enterprise: Savior of the non-profit sector or fool‟s gold?” As government and philanthropic organizations become increasingly unable

to fund the important activities of the non-profit sector, many groups have

turned to the notion of launching social enterprises to provide products or

services for a price to deal with their funding short-falls. Others have

worked towards integrating revenue-generating streams into their core

raison d‟être. As a concept, this makes a certain amount of sense and has

significant potential, but what are the practical and ethical realities that come

with such a decision? This workshop will look at the current best theory and

practice in social enterprise but, more important, will stimulate discussion among senior non-

profit executives around “the good, the bad, the ugly (and beautiful?)” of this emerging

economic tool.

Participants in this module will:

1. Examine theory and best practice of social enterprise.

2. Exchange accounts, case histories and stories of social enterprise in the non-profit

sector.

3. Re-evaluate the application of social enterprise from the perspectives of ethical and

practical issues.

4. Explore alternative approaches to socially and economically sustainable ventures in both

the private and non-profit sectors.

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Professional Development and Succession Planning – Dave Jackson

Like all organizations successful non-profits need to attract and keep the

right people „on the bus‟. This module will address key issues in the

professional development of leaders, how leaders learn to lead and the

critical and often overlooked area of succession planning. Taking the

approach that leadership can be learned by individuals and cultivated by

organizations, specific organizational strategies, pathways to professional

development and scenarios are discussed.

Participants in this module will:

1. Explore the ways in which leaders learn to lead and the key factors in the development

of successful leaders.

2. Map out ways in which leadership knowledge and skills can be consciously enhanced by

leaders.

3. Identify organization strategies to recruit, educate, empower and retain leaders.

4. Examine succession practices and develop a professional development and succession

plan.

Faculty- Program Course Coordinator and Convener Gerry Zipursky –

Gerry Zipursky was the founding Executive Director of South Vancouver Neighbourhood

House; former Executive Director of Vancouver‟s thriving Jewish Community Centre of Greater

Vancouver and consultant to a wide range of community organizations and Boards including

Building Community Society of Greater Vancouver, Aboriginal Mother Centre and the

Vancouver Police Department‟s Odd Squad Productions Society. Gerry has participated as a

board member of a number of local, national and international nonprofit organizations and

institutions. His expertise has evolved into fund development and community and corporate

relationship building.

Donna Bridgeman- a Chartered Accountant with an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Former Vice President, Investments for Growthworks Capital, a venture capital fund, overseeing

investment in early stage technology companies from 2000-2009. From 1990-1996 she was

Director of Finance and Planning with the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon. Donna

recently stepped down as Treasurer of the Board of Covenant House. She served on the

Boards of St. Georges‟ School, Odd Squad Productions Society, BC Technology Industries

Association, Vancouver Enterprise Forum, and Shad International. Donna was appointed to the

Vancouver Police Board in 2012

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Michael Clague- Michael Clague works in the fields of adult education, social policy and

planning, and community development. He has also taught and written and published

extensively on public policy issues, community development, and social planning. His most

recent book is called Staying True, Staying the Course: A Study of Ten Successful Community

Service Organizations in British Columbia (1997-2008). Michael has been executive director of

the Britannia Community Services Centre (Vancouver), the Community Social Planning Council

of Greater Victoria, and the Social Planning and Research Council of BC (SPARC of BC,

Vancouver). From 1996 to 2005 he was director of a City of Vancouver facility, the Carnegie

Community Centre. It was during this period that Michael learned about the power of the arts for

building community and community arts activity became the focal point of his tenure at

Carnegie. He was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada in 2007

Mike Harcourt- Mike Harcourt has travelled from storefront lawyer in Strathcona, to city

councillor, to mayor of Vancouver, to Premier of British Columbia. Mike‟s commitment to the

environment and sustainability helped BC earn its reputation as one of the most livable places in

the world and has also contributed to the transformation of cities and communities around the

world. Mike continues to be approachable, enthusiastic and supportive of the community in

which he started in politics. Mike has received many awards, including the University of British

Columbia‟s Alumni Achievement Award of Distinction for contributions to British Columbia,

Canada and the world. Mike is also member of the Order of Canada.

Dave Jackson - Founder and Executive Chairman of Jackson Leadership Systems, Dr. David

Jackson has consulted on organizational leadership issues for over 4 decades. In a position as

trusted advisor to presidents, CEOs and Board members, he is deeply interested in helping

organizations solve their most critical leadership and succession problems. As a psychologist,

professor and businessman, Dave brings to his clients an uncommon blend of academic training

and practical experience. He holds a PhD (Psychology) from the University of Chicago and has

taken post-doctoral studies in team building and organizational dynamics. Dave is a Registered

Psychologist in the Province of Ontario, the past Chairman of the Society of Industrial and

Organizational Psychologists of Ontario, and past Chairman of the Ontario Psychological

Foundation.

Ken McFarlane- Ken McFarlane is the founder and principal of The Katalysis Group Inc. which

successfully developed and implemented nine industrial technology ventures between 1990 and

2009 in various parts of the world. These ventures always emphasized a triple bottom-line

approach. Mr. McFarlane had a diverse career in the public, non-profit and university sectors

including senior positions in three federal government departments and several royal

commissions of inquiry. His professional and academic background is as a lawyer and

economist. Ken has maintained, over three decades, an active volunteer schedule with local,

national and international organizations concerned with arts, culture, community development

and social services. This has allowed for a rich intersection between his private sector “social

business” practices and the non-profit sector developments around social enterprise providing

much food for thought and many opportunities for practical action. Currently, he is on the board

of directors of several private companies, manages his holding company Arrochar Enterprises,

Inc. and consults in all sectors world-wide through Regeneration Group, LLP.

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Advising Faculty - Arden Henley – Arden is the Principal of Canadian Programs for City

University of Seattle and former Advisor to the Provincial Counsellor Education Task Force and

Chair of the Board of the BC College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture

Practitioners. Previously, Director of the White Rock Family Therapy Institute, Director of

Clinical Services at Peach Arch Community Services, and the Executive Director of the South

Okanagan Children's Services Society, Arden has consulted broadly with community and

government agencies about organization development issues. His recently published book

entitled Social Architecture: Notes & Essays summarizes his experience as a therapist,

community leader and organization development consultant.

Elective Mentorship Service

Recognizing the importance of support and follow-up the Executive Leadership Program

offers an elective mentorship service with convener and faculty member, Gerry Zipursky and

faculty members Michael Claque, Arden Henley, etc. For a period of six months after the

conclusion of the program presentation two one hour sessions can be booked at a discounted

rate.

Elective Roundtable

Six months after the conclusion of the program convener and faculty member, Gerry Zipursky

will host roundtables at the university featuring discussion of program outcomes and practical

application with a maximum of 6 participants.

Certification

Participants will receive a completion certificate in Executive Leadership issued by the City

University at the last program session.

Questions and Registration- For questions contact Gerry Zipursky 604-689-2489

gzipurskyconsulting@hotmail.com

For registration contact Liana Uemoto at luemoto@cityu.edu or 604-689-2489