The PONO Program, Promoting Outstanding Nonprofit Organizations, is now accepting applications for the 2008-2009 program year. PONO is a 10-month leadership development program of the Hawai‘i Community Foundation that brings together mid-career, nonprofit executives for a dynamic, peer-centered, professional learning experience.
The program offers a leadership development program directly responsive to the organization’s needs, issues and role in the community and increased capacity for stability, growth and impact through focused development of its executive’s leadership skills and talents. It is also an opportunity to address a critical organizational capacity building issue with a grant of up to $30,000 for approved projects
PONO works to create a network of empowered, innovative, and resilient executives, capable of navigating change and moving their organizations towards social innovation with greater impact. Click here for more information, eligibility criteria and an application. Deadline to apply is April 15.