Fall CEO/Executive Director Cohort
Our sixth CEO/ED Cohort group will convene 10 to 15 executive leaders from nonprofit organizations providing vital services to our community. TLI will focus this six-month cohort on a diverse group of nonprofits with various revenues and missions. TLI is committed to making this cohort a life-changing journey of discovery and growth while creating lifelong connections with its peers.
The application process includes a short application below in addition to scheduling a 30 minute Zoom interview with Jeff and Tim.
Participation Requirements: Leaders must serve as Executive Directors or CEOs of a nonprofit organization.
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Cohort Size: 10-15 CEOs/Executive Directors (space is limited to maximize cohort intimacy and peer to peer sharing opportunities)
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Dates: October 3rd until March 6th, 2026
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Cost: $1,950
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Schedule: One cohort session each month.
One-on-one 60 minutes executive coaching session with Jeffrey Franco between each monthly cohort session.
One-on-one 60 minutes executive coaching session with Tim Kime between each monthly cohort session.
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Application Deadline: September 1st, 2025
Curriculum:
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Session 1: October 3rd
Orientation: Welcome/Relationship Building
*Two separate one-on-one executive coaching sessions with Tim and Jeff
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Session 2: November 7th
Creating a Strong Board Chair-CEO/ED Partnership
*Two separate one on one executive coaching sessions with Tim and Jeff
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Session 3: December 5th
Leading a High Performing Team: Staff
*Two separate one on one executive coaching sessions with Tim and Jeff
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Session 4: January 9th, 2026
Fundraising: It’s All About the Relationship World
*Two separate one on one executive coaching sessions with Tim and Jeff
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Session 5: February 6th
Creating a Collaborative Community
*Two separate one on one executive coaching sessions with Tim and Jeff
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Session 6: March 6th
Closing Session: Building on the Journey
COMING SOON!
Rising Executive Director Cohort
Our Inaugural Rising ED Cohort group will convene 15 to 20 nonprofit executives that wish to one day serve as an ED. TLI will focus this six-month cohort on a diverse group of nonprofits with various revenues and missions. TLI is committed to making this cohort a life-changing journey of discovery and growth while creating lifelong connections with its peers.
Participation Requirements: Leaders must serve in a senior leadership role of a nonprofit organization.
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Cohort Size: 15-20 senior leaders (space is limited to maximize cohort intimacy and peer to peer sharing opportunities)
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Dates: TBD
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Cost: $1,950
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Schedule: One cohort session each month.
One-on-one 60 minutes executive coaching session with Jeffrey Franco between each monthly cohort session.
One-on-one 60 minutes executive coaching session with Tim Kime between each monthly cohort session.
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Registration Deadline: TBD
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Curriculum:
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Session 1: TBD
Orientation: Getting to Know Your Tribe
*Two separate one-on-one executive coaching sessions with Tim and Jeff
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Session 2: TBD
Learning from Former #2/Current ED
*Two separate one on one executive coaching sessions with Tim and Jeff
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Session 3: TBD
Leveraging the Time and Talent of Your Board
*Two separate one on one executive coaching sessions with Tim and Jeff
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Session 4: TBD
Shifting from Staff to CEO: How to Maximize Your Team
*Two separate one on one executive coaching sessions with Tim and Jeff
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Session 5: TBD
Fundraising: How to Ensure its Success as ED/CEO
*Two separate one on one executive coaching sessions with Tim and Jeff
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Session 6: TBD
Closing Session: Building on All You’ve Learned
Executive Coaching Sessions
For those not ready to make the commitment to a 6-month Leadership Cohort, TLI offers individual executive coaching sessions. To learn more about executive coaching sessions
with Jeff or Tim, along with pricing information,
please reach out directly.
Benefits of TLI ED Cohort
Jeff Franco and Tim Kime explain the benefits of participating in a TLI Executive Director Cohort. Watch interview here.
Challenges Nonprofit Leaders Face
Jeff Franco, CEO of Camino Consulting Group, discusses some of the most common challenges that nonprofit leaders face and how to address them in this interview with the Do Good Institute at the University of Maryland from September 16, 2020.
Zoom Call Staging Tips
Tim Kime, President of Kime Leadership Associates, provides staging tips for making your zoom calls look professional and positive. “Make sure your zoom calls support your leadership brand.” Read post here.
Lets Move Beyond Networks in Cultivating our Relationship Worlds
Jeff Franco, CEO of Camino Consulting Group, argues that cultivating a symbiotic relationship world is a powerful substitute to accessing a transactional network. Read post here.
Resources
Three Impressive Leaders Bring Expertise and Knowledge to Do Good Students this Spring
Three Impressive Leaders Bring Expertise and Knowledge to Do Good Students this Spring
