# 2 opportunities for nonprofit leadership development

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2021/12/06/2-opportunities-for-nonprofit-leadership-development/
- Published: 2021-12-06T08:00:00+00:00
- Author: Melanie May

**Here’s news of two programmes offering support for leadership development in the
nonprofit sector – for leaders working in the global food supply chain, and for 
community enterprise leaders in the North East of England and across Yorkshire and
Humberside.**

#### Emerging Leaders programme for nonprofits working in the global food supply chain

Eden Search & Select has launched the Emerging Leaders programme, to help fund and
mentor the next generation of leaders working in charities and not-for-profit organisations
in the global food supply chain.

The programme offers one future leader the chance to access £3,000 of funding to
help pay for an academic qualification, a vocational course, or a research project
that will make a difference to the industry they work in. They will also be eligible
for four one-hour mentoring sessions with industry sector specialists including 
company founders, CEOs and senior leaders.

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David Macaulay, Managing Director of Eden Search & Select, said:

> “Our Emerging Leaders programme will help charities and not-for-profits unlock
> the potential of team members who have already been identified as the leaders 
> of tomorrow. Working across the global food supply chain for more than a decade,
> we’ve wanted to run a scheme of this kind for some time. As we approach the start
> of 2022, it feels like there is no better time to get this off the ground. The
> past two have been difficult for everyone in business – but particularly for charities.
>  
> “While many not-for-profits organisations have proved resilient in the face of
> Covid, and have adapted their services accordingly, there has, undoubtedly, been
> a knock-on effect on training and development budgets. As a business, with a large
> network of leadership contacts across the sector, we feel extremely well placed
> to support future leaders coming through and are excited to review the applications
> we receive from candidates.”

To be eligible, individuals must be working within a not-for-profit organisation/
charity in agritech, fresh, protein and plant-based, food manufacturing sectors 
in the UK or internationally. They must also demonstrate significant experience 
in one or more senior management positions, and have experienced rapid career progression
with a clear view of the external support they require to continue the trajectory
into leadership/board positions.

More information on the criteria for entry can be found on [Eden Search’s site](http://www.edensearch.co.uk/emerging_leaders_program).

All applications will be reviewed by 28 February 2022 with three applicants shortlisted
for an interview in March. One person will be then selected for the award and the
other two shortlisted candidates will be enrolled for a standalone mentoring programme
with 4 x 1hr sessions to support their industry initiatives within the 12 months
following 1 May 2022.

#### Leading the Way programme for community leaders in NE England

Power to Change and Virgin Money Foundation have joined forces to launch a programme
to support community enterprise leaders in the North East of England and across 
Yorkshire and Humberside in developing their leadership skills.

Leading the Way is a tailored learning programme balancing one-to-one development
and group learning with a grant of £8,000 to support the development and the impact
of community enterprises.

With a programme mentor, site visits and inspirational talks, the programme enables
participants to co-produce a development plan to track their progression, learn 
from others and further their leadership skills and knowledge.

The first round, which opened on 2 December, will see the recruitment of 20 community
leaders looking for further development.

Alex Steeland, Programme Manager at Power to Change, said:

> “We are proud to work with Virgin Money Foundation to deliver this vital programme
> to community enterprise leaders that dedicate themselves to create positive change
> in their areas.
>  
> “Leading the Way will provide leadership, financial, marketing and governance 
> skills, amongst many more, that will enable the successful applicants to be effective
> and impactful leaders.”

Nancy Doyle-Hall, Executive Director at Virgin Money Foundation, added:

> “Through our work with local community organisations, Virgin Money Foundation 
> understands how vital leadership training is. This is an important investment 
> in the people leading change in local neighbourhoods and we look forward to welcoming
> our first cohort of community leaders to the programme.”

More information is [available online,](https://www.edensearch.co.uk/emerging_leaders_program/)
and there will also be [a webinar](https://www.edensearch.co.uk/emerging_leaders_program/)
today, 6 December, to explain eligibility and the application process.