Association of Leadership Programs - Association of Leadership Programs

3/9/2026

Gain an understanding of the evolution of leadership theories and their impact on community and organizational development. Determine which leadership theories and principles best embody your organization, your curriculum choices and desired outcomes. Discover how you can create experiences and practices that help your participants bring theory into life. Practice sharing theory fundamentals in meaningful adult learning techniques.

Focus: Understanding and applying leadership theories in real-world contexts.

Topics:
- Evolution of leadership theories
- Aligning theories with organizational goals and curriculum
- Designing experiences to help participants apply leadership principles
- Effective teaching techniques for adult learners

This course is included in ALP's Certified Community Leadership Practitioner (CCLP) designation curriculum but is open to anyone eager to deepen their leadership knowledge, regardless of whether they are pursuing the CCLP designation.

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Finance, Accounting, Fundraising and Other Revenue Sources

3/16/2026

Fiscal stewardship and management are at the heart of public credibility and trust, especially in community leadership programs and nonprofit organizations. Learn the primary components of financial health, and how to build meaningful budget-based financial reports. Gain an understanding of developing financial dashboards and using them to effectively tell your organization’s story to leadership, staff, community, and funders. Explore innovative revenue streams and mapping tools for program assessment and decision making.

Focus: Ensuring fiscal responsibility and sustainability in CLPs and nonprofits.

Topics:
- Building and analyzing budget-based financial reports
- Creating financial dashboards to communicate effectively
- Innovative fundraising and revenue generation strategies
- Tools for program assessment and financial decision-making

This course is included in ALP's Certified Community Leadership Practitioner (CCLP) designation curriculum but is open to anyone eager to deepen their leadership knowledge, regardless of whether they are pursuing the CCLP designation.

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Adult Learning & Development

3/23/2026

The study of adult learning (andragogy) uniquely differentiates effective learning engagement for adult versus youth programs. This session will examine the principles of adult learning, trends in adult learning, adult learning theories and attributes, and developing effective curriculum for professionals focusing on the principles and practices of engaging adult learners effectively.

This four-hour course will help you understand the characteristics of adult learning and ensure your Community Leadership Program curriculum is set up so your participants truly learn.

Course Objectives:

Understanding the difference between youth and adult learning
Examining the principles of adult learning
Evaluating your curriculum against the principles of adult learning

This course is included in ALP's Certified Community Leadership Practitioner (CCLP) designation curriculum but is open to anyone eager to deepen their leadership knowledge, regardless of whether they are pursuing the CCLP designation.

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Advanced Facilitation

3/30/2026

Complex problems and controversial topics require a highly skilled level of facilitation to diffuse acrimony and enable civil discourse. Experience group facilitation techniques for effective dialog, feedback and conversations, and dealing with disruptors and resistance.

Focus: Mastering facilitation skills to handle complex and controversial issues.

Topics:
Techniques for effective group dialogue and feedback
Strategies for civil discourse on contentious topics
Managing resistance and dealing with disruptors

This course is included in ALP's Certified Community Leadership Practitioner (CCLP) designation curriculum but is open to anyone eager to deepen their leadership knowledge, regardless of whether they are pursuing the CCLP designation.

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Certified Community Leadership Practitioner | 2026 CORE Training Course

3/2/2026

The Certified Community Leadership Practitioner (CCLP) certification is designed to enhance individual performance, elevate professional standards, and recognize the Association, Chamber of Commerce, and other nonprofit professionals who demonstrate the knowledge essential to the practice of program development in a leadership organization.

Candidates must complete 16 hours of CORE training before proceeding to the Mastery coursework. The CORE training will be offered virtually over five separate days. Participants must attend each of the following sessions in full:

Monday, January 26, 2026 | 12:00 - 4:00 PM ET
Monday, February 2, 2026 | 12:00 - 4:00 PM ET
Monday, February 9, 2026 | 12:00 - 4:00 PM ET
Monday, March 2, 2026 | 12:00 - 4:00 PM ET

The CORE training will include five modules:

Program Scope
Program Specifics
Program Strategies
Program Systems
Program Sustainability

The same ZOOM link will be used for all sessions and shared the week prior to the first session.

Youth Programs Affinity Group

3/3/2026

A key ALP member benefit is connecting virtually with other members via Affinity Groups on a specific topic of interest.

An ALP member/champion facilitates these ongoing, intact groups. Members of the group share and gain ideas, insights, best practices, inspiration, and more.

The zoom link for each affinity group is only shared with members who have opted-in to specific groups. To sign up for an affinity group, click here.

For members who are signed up for Affinity Groups, you can access the Zoom link through the "projects/committees" drop-down after logging into the ALP website.

Chamber Based Programs Affinity Group

3/9/2026

A key ALP member benefit is connecting virtually with other members via Affinity Groups on a specific topic of interest.

An ALP member/champion facilitates these ongoing, intact groups. Members of the group share and gain ideas, insights, best practices, inspiration, and more.

The zoom link for each affinity group is only shared with members who have opted-in to specific groups. To sign up for an affinity group, click here.

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Alumni Engagement Affinity Group

3/17/2026

A key ALP member benefit is connecting virtually with other members via Affinity Groups on a specific topic of interest.

An ALP member/champion facilitates these ongoing, intact groups. Members of the group share and gain ideas, insights, best practices, inspiration, and more.

The zoom link for each affinity group is only shared with members who have opted-in to specific groups. To sign up for an affinity group, click here.

For members who are signed up for Affinity Groups, you can access the Zoom link through the "projects/committees" drop-down after logging into the ALP website.

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