Our New Chief Executives Programme (NCE) is ideal for busy nonprofit CEOs who want to stretch their learning, and to step up to the many demands and challenges of the role
Key information
Programme Dates
This programme will consist of six in-person workshops and 3 online Action Learning sessions.
Module 1: Thursday 13 & Friday 14 February 2025 (In person)
Action Learning Set 1: Friday 7 March 2025 (Online)
Module 2: Thursday 3 & Friday 4 April 2025 (In person)
Action Learning Set 2: Friday 2 May 2025 (Online)
Module 3: Thursday 22 & Friday 23 May 2025 (In person)
Action Learning Set 3: 6 June 2025 (Online)
All modules in this programme will be delivered in-person at Bayes Business School from 10:00 to 17:00 on Thursdays and from 09:00 to 16:00 on Fridays. All Action Learning Sets will be delivered online via Zoom and run from 09:00 to 12:00. There will also be an online evening 'in conversation with' two sector CEOs on a date to be confirmed closer to the time.
Programme Costs
This programme costs £2,795pp. VAT is not charged.
Once your application is approved by the programme facilitators, we will request a deposit of £699 in order to secure your place on the programme. Please note that your place on the programme will not be confirmed until the deposit is paid. We will invoice for the balance of the fee (£2,096) approximately one month prior to the start of the programme.
Bursary scheme for smaller charities
The Centre for Charity Effectiveness is keen to make the New Chief Executives programme accessible to as many organisations as possible, regardless of their size. As a result, we are offering a bursary scheme which would give a maximum of four individuals from smaller charities the opportunity to apply for the programme at the reduced price of £1,995pp.
In order to be eligible for the bursary the applicant’s organisation must have an annual turnover of less than £500,000. The four bursary positions will be distributed on a first-come-first-served basis.
Please read our cancellation policy.
Who Should Attend
The NCE programme has been designed specifically for new chief executives who are currently employed within the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector, with up to two years' experience in the role. To be eligible for the programme you will need to be reporting directly to a trustee board and leading a team of staff.
If you are unsure about your eligibility for this programme please contact us at CCE@city.ac.uk
Applying for the programme
Applications for this series are now open. Please complete this form to apply for the programme. Please note that applications are considered in the order they are received and there are a limited number of places on this programme. Applications will close when all spaces on the programme have been filled.
Why choose our New Chief Executives programme?
This flagship programme has been designed using a series of fresh, engaging, and highly participative modules delivered by CCE's leadership development specialist tutors, with contributions from other subject matter experts and current nonprofit CEOs. The programme combines online workshops, online action learning sets and other course materials and activities to support reflection, interactive group and peer learning, and the practical application of new thinking to emerging and real-world challenges.
Benefits to you
- Develop your personal leadership capability
- Enhance your presence, communication and relational leadership skills
- Build your confidence to lead with agility
- Create an enduring peer support network
- Be inspired by the career experiences of successful nonprofit chief executives.
Benefits to your organisation
- Understand how to improve organisational effectiveness
- Learn how to shape an organisation through positive relationships, dialogue and action
- Understand how to influence the chair and board, to engage stakeholders, and to incorporate diversity, inclusion and equity
- Widen your organisation’s professional network.
“Undoubtedly the best training course I have ever done! Truly inspirational challenging and emotional. Thank you!”
- Roger Clark, Chief Executive, West London Mission
Programme Leaders
The programme will be co-facilitated by programme leaders Tammy Tawadros and Christine Fogg. You will also hear from a range of other external speakers and sector experts.
"Being in a safe and supportive space with a group of peers has really impacted my confidence in my leadership role. I cannot endorse the course enough for anyone working in the sector who is newly or recently in role as a Chief Executive."
- Berkeley Wilde, Executive Director, The Diversity Trust
