2026 Executive Leadership Cohort Application
Thank you for your interest in the Executive Leadership Cohort Event at our 2026 Prospect Development. Please fill out all questions below and submit. We will be in touch with you soon.
Full Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email Address
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example@example.com
Organization
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Application Questions
1. Are you interested in being considered for the Executive Leadership Cohort?
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Yes
No
2. How long have you worked for a non-profit?
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1-4 years
5-9 years
10+ years
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3. How long have you worked in prospect development?
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1-4 years
5-9 years
10+ years
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4. How do you define effective leadership at a senior or executive level, particularly within prospect development or advancement organizations?
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5. What leadership challenges do you currently face?
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6. How do you hope ELC will help you address these challenges?
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7. Please outline your current scope of responsibilities / areas that you oversee (check all that apply).
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Managing staff
Prospect Research
Prospect/Relationship Management
Data Science/Analytics
Training
Database administration
Reporting
Campaign Management
Stewardship
Frontline fundraisers (major gifts)
Annual Giving and/or Digital Fundraising
Marketing/Communications
Alumni Relations/Alumni Association
Human Relations/Talent Management (organizational)
Campus/External Relationships
Other: (please specify)
If you selected other, please specify
8. Which of the following best describes your current eligibility for the Executive Leadership Cohort?
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a. I currently hold a senior or executive-level leadership role in prospect development, advancement services, or a related function.
b. I do not currently have an executive title, but I lead strategy, direction-setting, or major organizational decision-making.
c. I am in a management role and preparing to transition into senior/executive leadership.
d. I am an emerging leader with growing organizational influence but limited formal leadership scope.
e. Other:
If you selected other, please specify
9. How does your current role influence strategy, direction-setting, or decision-making within your organization?
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10. Describe a time when you led or significantly influenced a strategic change, initiative, or shift within your organization or team. What was your role, and what was the outcome?
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11. What is one complex or emerging challenge facing prospect development or philanthropy today that you are currently grappling with as a leader?
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12. Is there a topic or issue within prospect development, analytics, or advancement leadership that you are particularly passionate about advancing within the industry? Please Select three.
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a. Build Data Driven Culture
b. Integrated technology Thoughtfully
c. Institutionalizing Ethics
d. Strengthen Collaboration
e. Prapre for the Future
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