Elevated Leadership
Leading in the nonprofit sector requires resilience, adaptability, and a deep commitment to community impact. With increasing demand and constrained resources, today’s nonprofit leaders face challenges that are both complex and unique.
Elevated Leadership is a leadership training program created by the nonprofit sector, for the nonprofit sector—designed to support leaders in rising to meet these challenges. Whether navigating difficult conversations, developing a team, leading through uncertainty, or simply trying to stay grounded amidst competing demands, leaders will find practical tools, trusted peers, meaningful support, and a community that understands the realities of nonprofit leadership.
How It Works
Elevated Leadership is delivered through a blended learning experience that combines in-person sessions, peer learning, and coaching support.
The program includes five full days of in-person learning delivered over the course of three months, followed by two additional virtual learning events to deepen integration and sustain momentum.
Leadership Community
Participants join a cohort of nonprofit leaders committed to learning, growing, and supporting one another throughout the program. The Leadership Community becomes a trusted space for conversation, challenge, encouragement, reflection, and shared learning.
Leadership Labs
Highly interactive, in-person, day-long learning experiences focused on real leadership challenges, practical tools, peer learning, discussion, reflection, and application. Participants are encouraged to bring current leadership situations into the room and leave with practical actions they can immediately apply within their organizations.
Leadership Circles
Small groups of peers who meet between sessions to discuss challenges, share ideas, support one another, and maintain accountability. Leadership Circles provide a confidential space to reflect on learning, work through real leadership challenges, and receive support and perspective from others facing similar realities. Several of these sessions include dedicated group coaching facilitated by program facilitators.
The Details
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This program is open to nonprofit organizations from across Alberta.
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Five full days of in-person learning will take place from October 2026 to November 2026, with follow-up virtual events in December 2026 and January 2027.
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In-person sessions will take place in Calgary.
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Valued at $3,500, this program is offered at a subsidized rate of $350 per participant through the generous support of RBC.
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Program fee and travel costs subsidies may be available for those facing financial barriers.
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Each cohort is limited to 24 participants, allowing for a highly interactive and relationship-focused learning experience.
Who It's For
Elevated Leadership is designed for nonprofit leaders who are ready to grow their impact—within themselves, their organizations, and their communities.
Whether you are leading a team, holding decision-making responsibility within your organization, or stepping into an executive director or senior leadership role, this program is for those who want to lead with greater clarity, confidence, and intention.
You may find this program particularly valuable if you are looking to:
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Strengthen your leadership presence and better understand your impact on others
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Navigate complex challenges and make thoughtful, values-driven decisions
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Build stronger relationships and lead people and teams more effectively
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Expand your perspective beyond your role to the broader nonprofit and community context
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Invest in your growth as a leader alongside a network of peers
Participant Expectations
To get the most out of the experience, participants should:
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Be in a role where they contribute to decision-making within their organization.
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Have the support of their supervisor or board to participate.
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Be able to attend in-person sessions in Calgary.
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Be committed to engaging fully in all program components.
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Bring a mindset of openness, curiosity, and collaboration to a cohort-based learning environment.
In This Program You Will
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Discover and deepen your understanding of your leadership strengths, values, and style, and develop a leadership philosophy to guide your decision-making with confidence
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Strengthen your ability to communicate effectively, navigate challenging conversations, and lead individuals and teams with clarity, purpose, and impact
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Collaborate and work alongside nonprofit peers to address real-world leadership challenges, apply practical tools, and learn from diverse perspectives and experiences
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Expand your perspective on leadership within the nonprofit and community context while developing practical approaches to navigating complexity and uncertainty
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Build meaningful connections within your cohort, strengthening your network and fostering trust-based relationships
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Develop and implement a personalized Leadership Development Plan while reflecting on your leadership journey and identifying next steps for continued growth
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Engage in a dynamic and memorable learning experience that responds to your needs, your organization’s priorities, and the broader nonprofit sector.
Thank you
This program is offered through the generous support of:
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About the
Partnership
Elevated Leadership is delivered through a collaborative partnership between Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations (ECVO) in Edmonton and IntegralOrg in Calgary.
Together, we are proud to offer “sister” programs in both Edmonton and Calgary—designed with a shared leadership framework while being tailored to reflect the needs and strengths of each local nonprofit community.
This collaboration is made possible through the generous support of RBC whose investment helps strengthen leadership capacity across Alberta’s nonprofit sector.
