A core part of our Executive Leadership Institute program, ELI for VPs cohorts meets three times over a year for two-day small group meetings. These meetings include time for structured peer advising – always a big hit with our participants!
ELI for VPs is a great fit for community foundation vice presidents overseeing programs, grants, donor services or development. Related roles such as senior program officers or directors of foundation initiatives are also welcome to participate. For VPs in finance, check out our ELI for CFOs cohort!
For someone new to the field of philanthropy, ELI was a superb way to meet new colleagues and learn about valuable tools and lessons learned.
ELI for VPs 2023-24 Cohort
- Leann Ayers, Philadelphia Foundation
- Maria Cortez, Stanislaus Community Foundation
- Jonathon Dyck, Victoria Foundation
- Lottie Ferguson, Community Foundation of Greater Flint
- Carol Hall, Victoria Foundation
- Holly Morehouse, Vermont Community Foundation
- Theresa Nakata, San Diego Foundation
- Jennifer Russell, Adirondack Foundation
- Elizabeth Schultheiss, Battle Creek Community Foundation
- Sara Shaut, Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes
- Maria Whyte, The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
- Michael Yonas, The Pittsburgh Foundation
Apply today for the 2025 ELI for VPs cohort!
Applications are open for the eleventhExecutive Leadership Institute cohort for VPs!
If you’re a community foundation VP, Chief of Staff, Chief Impact Officer, or CFO interested in advancing your foundation’s community leadership practices and deepening your foundation’s impact, then this opportunity is for you!
Information Session
Interested in learning more about the cohort? Join Meghan Cummings, Senior Vice President of Strategy, Impact, and Operations at CFLeads on December 12 at 1 p.m. Eastern to learn more about the Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) for VPs.
In this information session, you’ll hear about program structure, content, and application process, followed by a Q&A.
Meeting Details
- Meeting 1: April 23 – 24, 2025, In-Person, Location TBD
- Meeting 2: August 6 – 7, 2025, In-Person, Location TBD
- Meeting 3: November 5 – 6, 2025, In-Person, Location TBD
How to Apply
To apply for this unique learning opportunity, please visit the link below and submit your application by Monday, January 13, 2025.
*A limited number of scholarships are available for the 2025 ELI for VPs cohort. Please refer to the instructions on the application for more information.
