Chief Executive Leaders Ascend Program Cohort 3 Kickoff Celebration

University of the District of Columbia
Congress Heights Campus
WDLL Auditorium
3100 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE
Washington, DC 20032

The Center for Nonprofit Advancement invites you to join us for the Chief Executive Leaders Ascend Program (CELAP) Cohort 3 Kickoff Celebration.

CELAP is a leadership development initiative designed to strengthen nonprofit executive leadership, expand organizational capacity, and support long-term sustainability for nonprofit organizations serving our communities. The program brings together nonprofit leaders for leadership development, peer learning, capacity building, and wellness-centered support throughout the year.

This year marks an exciting milestone for the program. CELAP Cohort 3 will support 10 nonprofit leaders, expanding the program’s reach beyond previous cohorts of eight leaders and continuing the Center’s investment in strong, resilient nonprofit leadership.

The kickoff celebration will formally welcome the new cohort of nonprofit executives and provide an opportunity for nonprofit leaders, partners, funders, and supporters to gather in recognition of this important work.

Guests will enjoy:

• Light brunch fare
• Program remarks
• Introduction of the CELAP Cohort 3 leaders
• Networking with nonprofit leaders and partners

We hope you will join us as we celebrate the launch of CELAP Cohort 3 and the continued growth of this important leadership initiative.

Please RSVP by April 2, 2026 to confirm your attendance.

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Host or Publisher Tyieshia James, Director of Special Programs