The American Express Leadership Academy returns this year with three regional programs in Sydney, London and New York.
This six-month program, delivered by global nonprofit Common Purpose, is designed to equip nonprofit leaders with essential skills to serve their communities.
This year's program underscores the need for emerging leaders to build and enhance skills to act and drive change and growth both within and beyond their organizations.
Funded by the American Express Foundation with support from global partners Delta and Hilton, this program is designed to equip nonprofit leaders with the dynamic skills essential for leading teams, building resilience, and expanding their influence through storytelling. Against the backdrop of the current global challenges that the nonprofit sector is facing, the program is poised to address the unique hurdles that leaders face in today's ever-evolving landscape.
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Alice Lin Fabiano, Vice President of Community Impact and Chief Operating Officer of the American Express Foundation said, "We're thrilled to enter the second year of our refreshed American Express Leadership Academy, supporting the development of nonprofit leaders worldwide. We aim to strengthen the skills of leaders who are embedded within and represent the communities they serve so they can deliver solutions to societal challenges during uncertain times."
"There is an undeniable and critical need to empower and equip nonprofit organizations and their leaders with essential skills and development opportunities, especially in the face of challenging conditions globally," added Adirupa Sengupta, Global Chief Executive of Common Purpose. "The American Express Leadership Academy plays a pivotal role in empowering delegates from the Americas, UK, EMEA, and the Asia Pacific regions to collaborate with global business leaders, refine core skills, establish crucial support networks, and provide inspiration to the sector's high-potential leaders."
In 2023, 151 nonprofit leaders graduated from the Leadership Academy. They engaged in a learning experience that cultivated resilience and that provided first-hand insights from experts in the social, public and private sectors.
The 2024 American Express Leadership Academy will bring 200 leaders together from across the globe in three dynamic locations:
The criteria and applications can be found at https://commonpurpose.org/american-express-leadership-academy.
Applications are now open.
About American Express:
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About Common Purpose:
Common Purpose is a global nonprofit devoted to good leadership. Its mission is to develop people who can cross cultural, social, and institutional boundaries, both at work and in wider society. It does this by delivering compelling, surprising, and powerful leadership programs & workshops. Rooted in the real-world. Both in-person and online. Programs where people are having the real, purpose-driven conversations, the types of conversations we need to be having to bring about real change.
Founded in 1989 as a nonprofit social enterprise, Common Purpose now runs local programmes for leaders in cities across the world and global programmes for leaders from over 100 countries across six continents. Each year, 5,000 leaders become Common Purpose alumni.
For further information please contact:
Jessica Defilippo
VP, Social Impact Communications
American Express
E:jessica.n.defilippo@aexp.com
Kate Rintoul
Communications Director,
Common Purpose
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