Leading a nonprofit takes more than good intentions, especially right now when so much changes so often. It takes a strong foundation, consistent management, and a community you can lean on.

The Nonprofit Management Institute, hosted by the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits, returns this spring to bring together nonprofit executives, managers, and board leaders for a six-week, collaborative learning experience designed to strengthen organizations from the inside out.

From April 7-May 12, 2026, participants will meet virtually on Tuesdays from 9:30 am-12:30 pm to self-assess and dig into essential nonprofit management practices:

This is more than training – it’s space to reflect, learn, and connect with peers who truly understand the work.

Registration: $400 for Center Members, $600 for others

Discounts are available for staff/board teams. Registration closes March 31.

Join now with discount code 35OFF to get $35 off membership (in celebration of the Center's 35th anniversary!) plus the member rate for Nonprofit Management Institute!

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Dr. Pamela Palmer has 25+ years of experience providing capacity building support to nonprofit organizations as an educator, facilitator, consultant, and coach. She collaborated with the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits to conceptualize and design curriculum for the Nonprofit Management Institute. She has served in various nonprofit leadership and management roles, and consulted on capacity building, nonprofit start-up and management, program development and management, strategic planning, organizational development, staff development, program evaluation, and community development. She was previously an instructor and assistant professor of nonprofit leadership and management at High Point University. She is a founder and current executive director of the Guilford County Resource and Referral Center. Dr. Palmer has a Ph.D. in leadership studies, a master of science in human resource counseling from North Carolina A&T State University, and an undergraduate degree in business administration from Winston-Salem State University.

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