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. Through practical learning, peer engagement, and personal reflection, participants strengthen their ability to lead themselves, their organizations, and their communities with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

How It Works

Elevated Leadership is delivered through a blended learning experience that combines in-person sessions, peer learning, and ongoing coaching support.

The program includes five full days of in-person learning delivered over the course of approximately four months, followed by two additional learning events to deepen integration and sustain momentum.

Participants join a cohort-based learning community, creating opportunities to build meaningful connections, share experiences, and learn alongside peers from across the nonprofit sector.

To support continued growth beyond the classroom, participants will also have access to coaching throughout the program, helping to apply learning in real-world contexts and navigate leadership challenges as they arise.

Additional program details, including session dates and timing, will be shared when applications open on June 10.

In This Program You Will

Discover and deepen your understanding of your leadership strengths, values, and style, and develop a leadership philosophy to guide your decision-making with confidence
Strengthen your ability to communicate effectively, navigate challenging conversations, and lead individuals and teams with clarity, purpose, and impact
Collaborate and work alongside nonprofit peers to address real-world leadership challenges, apply practical tools, and learn from diverse perspectives and experiences
Expand your perspective on leadership within the nonprofit and community context while developing practical approaches to navigating complexity and uncertainty
Build meaningful connections within your cohort, strengthening your network and fostering trust-based relationships
Develop and implement a personalized Leadership Development Plan while reflecting on your leadership journey and identifying next steps for continued growth
Engage in a dynamic and memorable learning experience that responds to your needs, your organization’s priorities, and the broader nonprofit sector.

The Details

This program is open to nonprofit organizations from across Alberta.
The program will begin in September 2026. Exact dates, times, and locations will be shared when applications open on June 10.
Valued at $3,500, this program is offered at a subsidized rate of $350 per participant through the generous support of RBC (Royal Bank of Canada).
Program fee and travel costs subsidies may be available for those facing financial barriers.
Each cohort is limited to 24 participants, allowing for a highly interactive and relationship-focused learning experience.
To apply, complete the online application form. Applications open and application form available on June 10.
Following submission, selected applicants will be invited to participate in a exploratory conversation with the program facilitator to find out more about their goals and ensure the program is a good fit.

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Program Highlights

ROI

This program is open to nonprofit organizations from across Alberta.
The program will begin in September 2026. Exact dates, times, and locations will be shared when applications open on June 10.
Valued at $3,500, this program is offered at a subsidized rate of $350 per participant through the generous support of RBC (Royal Bank of Canada).
Program fee and travel costs subsidies may be available for those facing financial barriers.
Each cohort is limited to 24 participants, allowing for a highly interactive and relationship-focused learning experience
To apply, complete the online application form. Applications open and application form available on June 10
Following submission, selected applicants will be invited to participate in a exploratory conversation with the program facilitator to find out more about their goals and ensure the program is a good fit .

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:

Strengthen your leadership presence and better understand your impact on others
Navigate complex challenges and make thoughtful, values-driven decisions
Build stronger relationships and lead people and teams more effectively
Expand your perspective beyond your role to the broader nonprofit and community context
Invest in your growth as a leader alongside a network of peers

Participant Expectations

To get the most out of the experience, participants should:

Be in a role where they contribute to decision-making within their organization.
Have the support of their supervisor or board to participate.
Be able to attend in-person sessions in Calgary.
Be committed to engaging fully in all program components.
Bring a mindset of openness, curiosity, and collaboration to a cohort-based learning environment.

Thank you

This program is offered through the generous support of:

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 (Royal Bank of Canada), whose investment helps strengthen leadership capacity across Alberta’s nonprofit sector.