How to Apply


Space is limited for the Nonprofit Executive Leadership Institute, making admission competitive with selection criteria based on professional experience, commitment to the goals of the institute, and leadership experience and potential. Applicants must have a minimum of three years experience in a senior-level position, such as:

  • Executive Director
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Deputy Director
  • Development Director

To apply to our program, you will need to do the following by December 11, 2009 for priority consideration:

  1. Get a copy of your most recent resume or curriculum vitae
  2. Fill out and submit our institute application form (includes a text box for copy-and-pasting your resume or curriculum vitae)
  3. (Optional) Have one of your current board members mail a letter of recommendation to:

Cascade Executive Programs
Evans School of Public Affairs
University of Washington
Box 353055
Seattle, WA 98195-3055

After the December 11 deadline, applications will be reviewed and accepted on a space-available-basis.

For more information about institute tuition, payment, and scholarships, contact us at cascade@u.washington.edu or 206.685.0523.