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Management Accelerator

Nonprofits need exceptional managers, capable of handling anything that comes their way. GCN’s Management Accelerator makes that possible, empowering team leaders with the skills that matter most.

Across three modules, our Management Accelerator covers a comprehensive set of skills for managing individuals, teams, and strategy. Designed to deliver value for the organization immediately, the Management Accelerator makes learning fun and effective. 

In addition, each module is appropriate for individuals and teams, and modules do not need to be taken in any particular order.

Cost per Accelerator module

  • GCN members: $600
  • Non-members: $800
  • Group discount: Save $50 per attendee for groups of 2 to 3, or $100 for groups of 4 or more, from the same organization.
  • Multiple module discount: Save $50 per attendee when signing up for more than one Accelerator.

Note: Management Accelerator modules are not covered by the NU Subscription plan.

Management Accelerator Core 1
> Individual Management

Module 1: Managing Individuals

Equips managers with the skills that are essential to effectively develop staff, align goals, and build accountability. 

Virtual series starts January 28, 2026.

Also taking place online starting July 31, 2026.

  • Coaching for Employee Success
  • Effectively Communicating Feedback
  • Managing Productivity & Prioritization
  • Delivering Effective One-on-Ones 
  • Managing with Emotional Intelligence

Module 2: Managing Teams

Advances managers’ ability to lead effectively and inclusively, build and align high-impact teams, and maintain a positive work culture even in times of uncertainty and change.

Virtual series starts March 25, 2026.

Also taking place online starting September 4, 2026.

  • Team Assessments 
  • Inclusive Behaviors in Management
  • Building Trust Rapidly
  • Effective Delegation & Accountability
  • Skillful Conflict & Collaboration Management

Module 3: Managing Strategy

Elevates managers’ strategic and adaptive skills to ensure mission impact via executional excellence. 

Virtual series starts May 27, 2026.

Also taking place online starting October 7, 2026.

  • Strategic Thinking & Linking
  • Performance Management 
  • Meetings Mastery
  • Leading Change
  • People Development

What makes our Accelerator unique?

Skills that Stick

Informed by our experience training thousands of nonprofit pros.
What we teach, and how we teach it, is rooted in a deep understanding of what today’s nonprofit managers need to know and do to be successful.

Immediately Useful

Busy nonprofit managers need training that delivers now – not weeks from now.
That’s why we focus on “tipping point” skills – small changes that deliver big impact – accompanied by the frameworks, feedback, and real-world examples that make it easy to use them instantly and consistently.

Fun and Different

This is not your typical management training.
Because adults learn best when they engage with content, we use role-play, case studies, and discussion groups to get participants to apply new frameworks and experience the results directly.

Support Beyond the Classroom

Completing courses is just the first step.
To ensure managers are supported throughout their journey, participants receive full access to a suite of tools, session recordings, and templates for implementation, plus follow-up email "mini-missions," invites to gatherings and events, and an ongoing support network.

Questions? Reach out to us anytime!

Join us in January online!

Module 1: Managing Individuals returns on January 28, 2026.

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