Nonprofit Executive Institute
Develop your leadership. Expand your network. Strengthen your impact.
The Nonprofit Executive Institute (NEI) is an eleven-month leadership program designed to equip nonprofit leaders with the skills, strategies, and connections they need to drive organizational sustainability and community transformation.
Through a series of capacity-building seminars, participants develop expertise in:
- Organizational Leadership – Strengthening internal structures and governance.
- Prosperous Leadership – Building financial sustainability and resource development.
- Strategic Leadership – Leading with vision and long-term planning.
- Public Leadership – Engaging with stakeholders and advocating for impact.
- Program Leadership – Enhancing program effectiveness and service delivery.
NEI is designed for nonprofit professionals in leadership positions who want to expand their professional network and gain practical, tactical skills to elevate their organizations.
“Participating in NEI provided solid on the job training while giving me time to build relationships with and learn from other nonprofit leaders.”
Frequently Asked Questions
We take attendance seriously. Participants may miss one full session; arriving late or leaving early counts as a half-session absence. Missing more than one session will result in removal from the program and refunds will not be given. In this case, you'll be invited to reapply for the next year's class.
In this close cohort, you're important! Your classmates will miss you and your contributions if you're gone, so we need you there.
A leadership team of NEI alumni and nonprofit professionals reviews applications and selects each cohort – they are nonprofit role models who 'walk the walk' that NEI applicants aspire to.
The current NEI Leadership Team is:
- Kim Armstrong, Mutual of Omaha Foundation
- Liz Codina, Peter Kiewit Foundation
- Andi Curry Grubb, Planned Parenthood North Central States
- Anne Hindery, Nonprofit Association of the Midlands
- Lynne Lange, Mission Matters
- Tess Larson, Sherwood Foundation
- Tahnee Markussen, Lozier Foundation
- Matt Martin, Nonprofit Association of the Midlands
- Melissa Mayo, Mentor Nebraska
- Cliff McEvoy, The Collective for Hope
- Beth Morrissette, Parlay Consulting Firm
- Morgan Ormsby, The Bay
- Tegan Reed, Nebraska Diaper Bank
- Jerry Samuels, Phoenix Academy
- Brandy Wallar, New Visions Homeless Services
Current tuition:
- NAM Members: $1,250
- Not-Yet Members: $2,500
Payment in full is due before the first session unless special arrangements are made. Contact NAM to discuss payment options.
- Make sure you're within the application window for the current class. If you don't see links to apply on this page, check back in the near future for the next class application.
- Review the application questions and prepare your responses. Remember, be thoughtful and creative.
- Submit your application online before the application window closes.
- Update your LinkedIn profile. Yes, it matters.
- Celebrate! You took the first step.