Accelerate your impact in your career, your organization, and your community.
An extraordinary, 8-month leadership growth experience — welcome to a journey tailored to your individual growth, wherever you’re starting from.
See the ILA in action
The Impact Leadership Accelerator offers you:
Whether you’re just stepping into leadership or looking to deepen your influence, this program meets you where you are — and helps you go further, faster.
A powerful leadership curriculum
Great leaders aren’t born, they’re built. Learn directly from top experts on leading effectively in today’s nonprofit world.
Interactive group collaboration
Leadership is a team sport. Practice real-time problem-solving and grow stronger with support from others who share your drive.
A trusted peer advisory model
Every leader needs a sounding board. Your cohort becomes your inner circle — feedback, encouragement, and accountability.
Hands-on, experiential learning
You retain more when you apply it. From reflective exercises to real-world challenges, build skills you can use right away.
You’re ready to step up, speak out, and make a greater difference.
NCPC’s Impact Leadership Accelerator gives you the clarity, confidence, and community to do just that.
Duration: October 2026 – May 2027 (8-month program)
What sets this leadership experience apart
Renowned subject matter experts
Exclusive opportunities to hear from experts in the nonprofit space on topics relevant to the current operating environment, with an eye toward building resiliency and capacity for a strong future.
In-depth group discussions
Facilitated by skilled coaches.
Peer-to-peer collaborations
For sharing knowledge, experiences, and advice — and mutual support in meeting your challenges and opportunities.
Access to experienced, conscientious coaches
For 1:1 assistance throughout the program.
Valuable assessments
With personalized feedback and insights to identify strengths and opportunities for growth as a leader.
A free one-year membership in NCPC
Upon successful completion of the 8-month experience.
A path to give back
In subsequent years, maintain connection with your cohort and give back to the program as a coach, committee member, or both.
Watch sessions from past cohorts
Women in Leadership
An inspiring panel of women leaders shares insights on navigating bias, building influence, and creating spaces where everyone can thrive.
Why Leadership Skills Are Essential for Your Career
Grant Oliphant, CEO of Prebys Foundation, shares essential learnings on leadership and why the skill matters to your nonprofit career right now.
Join NCPC in shaping the future of San Diego’s social impact leaders
NCPC is seeking passionate volunteers to support our Leadership Program. This is your opportunity to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact by helping develop the next generation of social impact leaders. We need experienced and motivated individuals to fill several key roles.
Ready to make a difference? Email Jim Ristuccia for details.