The HRCAP Non-Profit Leadership Institute (NLI) is an eight-week, in-person
leadership development program designed to strengthen Non-Profit leadership capacity across Hampton Roads. The Institute prepares emerging and current leaders for executive leadership, senior management, and board service through practical learning, mentorship, and real-world Non-Profit experience.
Our goal is simple: to develop confident, capable Non-Profit leaders who are ready to lead organizations, collaborate across sectors, and drive meaningful community impact.
Who We Serve
The Non-Profit Leadership Institute is designed for:
- HRCAP staff, including emerging and current leaders
- Selected community participants interested in Non-Profit leadership, governance, and service
Participants come from diverse professional backgrounds but share a commitment to missiondriven leadership and community impact.
What We Do
The Institute combines structured instruction, experiential learning, and professional coaching to build essential Non-Profitt leadership competencies. Participants gain a comprehensive understanding of Non-Profit management, governance, financial oversight, people and culture, strategic partnerships, and executive leadership.
Learning extends beyond the classroom through site visits, leadership conversations with Non-Profit executives, and collaborative problem-solving focused on real community challenges.
Program Overview
The Non-Profit Leadership Institute is delivered as a cohort-based, in-person program over eight weeks
- Proposed Launch: April 2026
- Format: In-Person | Weekday sessions (Wednesday recommended)
- Program Length: 8 weeks
Weekly Schedule
- 10:30–11:00 AM – Networking & Working Lunch
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM – Instructional Session
Lunch is provided to support engagement and relationship-building.
Learn More About the Institute
Meet Our Faculty
Learn more about the Non-Profit executives, community leaders, and subject-matter experts who guide instruction, mentorship, and coaching throughout the Institute.
Program Curriculum
Explore the eight-week curriculum, including leadership foundations, governance and board service, financial oversight, people and culture, community impact, and executive leadership.
Field Experience & Capstone
Discover how participants apply learning through Non-Profit site visits, leadership conversations, and a collaborative capstone project focused on real community challenges.
Coaching & Mentorship
Learn how individualized coaching and faculty mentorship support leadership growth, career pathways, and executive readiness.
Apply to the Institute
Review eligibility, application requirements, and key dates for the upcoming Non-Profit Leadership Institute cohort.
Our Mission & Goals
The mission of the Non-Profit Leadership Institute is to strengthen Non-Profit leadership capacity and build a pipeline of future leaders for HRCAP and the broader community.
The Institute’s goals include:
- Preparing leaders for executive and board service roles
- Strengthening collaboration across departments and organizations
- Connecting leadership theory to Non-Profit practice
- Building lasting professional networks
- Advancing effective and accountable Non-Profit leadership
Professional Recognition
The Non-Profit Leadership Institute is designed to offer IACET-accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and SHRM recertification credits, providing participants with recognized professional development in leadership, governance, and management.