Future Leaders
Are you interested in leadership development?
NACCDO is proud to launch our second cohort of the NACCDO Future Leaders training program to support mid-career development professionals with aspirations for future leadership opportunities and new managers looking to enhance their leadership skills. NACCDO Future Leaders empowers cancer center development professionals with core leadership skills to make lasting contributions to the field’s growth and evolution. Sessions will run from January – June 2027.
Applications will be due Friday, September 25th.
Program Features
- Four virtual sessions with leadership development experts and experienced senior leaders focused on developing communication skills
- Four additional, interactive virtual sessions with fellow cohort members designed to dive deeper into the presentation content and gain tangible leadership and communication skills
- Monthly 1:1 sessions with a Leader Coach
- Capstone project centered on identifying an organizational challenge that you can contribute to solving through developing and demonstrating leadership
- Meaningful engagement with other aspiring cancer center leaders from across the country
Eligibility Criteria
- 3-5 years of development experience at a cancer center OR new manager with less than 18 months’ experience in current leadership role
- Ability to commit to attending all virtual sessions and capstone presentation.
Cohort Testimonial:
“Participating in the NACCDO Future Leaders Cohort was one of the most meaningful professional development experiences of my career. The program arrived at a pivotal moment for me personally and professionally, as my organization was undergoing significant change, including launching a new model for partnering with faculty and advancing philanthropy. The structure, content, and community of the cohort provided both grounding and momentum during that transition. I feel genuinely fortunate that NACCDO invests in this kind of intentional leadership development and that I was able to participate in the cohort.”