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Awards & Recognition Program
Local NFBPA website may provide an opportunity for members to submit upcoming announcements, promotions, graduations, etc. Nominations and awards may be created for various areas of achievements
Professional Development and Mentoring Resources
As quoted by the NFBPA-Center for Leadership Development, “New leaders must be equipped with the necessary skills to affect change through training, have the ability to discern the lessons of the past through mentoring relationships, and have the opportunity to translate ideas into action through meaningful work experiences.”
As a Local Chapter of the NFBPA we may contribute to the National effort by providing opportunities for mentorship within the organization that extends into the community. Many of the opportunities that exist at the National level are listed here and defined on a Local level that we may propose as a starting point.
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Leadership Development Initiatives
Training/Seminars/Networking Gatherings/Workshops |
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Executive Level |
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Mid Level |
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Entry Level |
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Seek interested individuals who would be willing to mentor with potential applicants who are requesting professional guidance |
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Create application process for Mentors as well as prospective Protégé to gather profile data for proper matching |
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Create a “Mentor Down” concept to ensure transfer of knowledge at each level from Executive level of experience to reach even our local community high school graduates entering college |
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Provides an environment of succession planning from a variety of industry experts i.e. Human Resources, Information Technology, Administration, Accounting, etc. through the sharing of knowledge, skills, abilities and wisdom to upcoming professionals |
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| Scholarship Opportunities |
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Community outreach host a local student to attend a National or Regional Conference |
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Provide local academic scholarships for camps, meetings, etc. |
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| Career Center Portal |
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Local NFBPA website may provide an opportunity for job postings, career advancement opportunities, etc. |
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Professional development job training i.e. resume/portfolio reviews, panel interview discussions, dress for business success, etc. |
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National’s mission fully governs local the chapters and thus all professional development resources which will fully align with and comport with these objectives.
The mission of the NFBPA is embodied in the organization's commitment to strengthen the position of Blacks within the field of public administration; to increase the number of Blacks appointed to executive positions in public service organizations; and, to groom and prepare younger, aspiring administrators for senior public management posts in the years ahead. |
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To serve the magnet organization for linking public, private and academic institutions into an effective network to support interdisciplinary communications, management innovation and professional development among Blacks choosing public service careers. |
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To provide intensive and rigorous training in critical management areas in response to the specialized needs of Black public sector professionals. |
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To identify and groom younger, emerging Black administrators and provide relevant exposure to the challenges and rewards of public service careers. |
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To conduct research on selected social and economic issues endemic to Blacks. |
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To sponsor and conduct national and regional forums that enable the discussion of timely issues and topical concerns of the Black community. |
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To develop and maintain a national information bank on the nation's growing Black public administrative leadership. |
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To promote, strengthen and expand the roles of Blacks in all aspects of public administration. |
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Executive Leadership Institute
A Professional Development Program for Senior-Level Public Servants
About ELI
The Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) was established in 1987 as a
program dedicated to grooming African American managers for the rigors
of executive positions in public service organizations. As cities,
counties, and states face an enormous array of critical problems -
including escalating crime rates, growing demands for social services,
rapidly deteriorating infrastructures, and diminishing Federal aid to
localities - the need for talented, energetic, creative, resourceful,
and capable executives from diverse backgrounds is increasingly present.
ELI was established to sharpen the skills and capabilities of an elite
core of managers and administrators who have already demonstrated
superior achievement as assistant city managers, department heads,
bureau chiefs, and the like.
This program is one of the few training Institutes in the United States
that offers a curriculum mixed with both academic based theory and
practitioner based experience through partnerships with universities and
cities throughout the country. The ability to compare and contrast the
impacts of urban renewal, transportation policy, economic development
strategies, leadership, and other public policies, in seven cities over
an eight-month period, is unique to participants of the Executive
Leadership Institute. ELI candidates also have the exceptional
opportunity to interface with elected and appointed administrators who
grapple with public policy decisions daily, citizens who live in these
communities and universities that study and analyze public management
application and theory.
The Executive Leadership Institute has been developed to meet the needs
of experienced managers and administrators. This program is designed for
leaders - assistants or deputy/city managers and department directors -
upon whom the chief executive officer relies to carry out policies,
implement programs, and solve problems. We are particularly interested
in admitting those persons intent on securing the position of
city/county manager or agency chief within the next 2 to 5 years. In
addition to aspiring to achieve an executive position, applicants should
possess strong academic training, including a bachelor's degree
(required) and a master's degree (preferred). Persons who fulfill these
minimum requirements, demonstrate leadership skills, and a commitment to
social responsibility will be considered. If you are selected as a
candidate, you will be expected to become an active member of NFBPA, as
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| The Curriculum |
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with the advice and counsel of current and former city managers, and
faculty at the nation's most prestigious schools of public
administration. The program is divided into major and minor curriculum
topics. Major topics are those in which the candidates spend eight or
more hours of classroom instruction and discussion. Some of the major
ELI curriculum topic areas are listed below: |
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Strategic Visioning for Public Organizations |
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Problem-solving |
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Decision-making and Communication |
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Policy Development/Analysis |
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Modeling/Organizational Theory |
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Partnership Building (Public Public/Public Private) |
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Resource Development and Allocation |
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Local Government Management |
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seminars and include the following: |
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Community/Economic Development |
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Globalization/Multiculturalism |
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Intergovernmental Relationships |
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Time Management |
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Labor Negotiations/Collective Bargaining |
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Environmental Management |
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Change Management |
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Community Building/Citizen Engagement |
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| In addition to regularly scheduled seminars and workshops, ELI provides
candidates with an opportunity to interact with prominent individuals
from the private and public sectors. Past executive roundtable leaders
include Mayors, City and County Managers, Public Administration faculty,
NFBPA Board members and past presidents; and other highly respected and
prominent Black public, corporate, and civic leaders. |
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Admission Requirements
The application for participation in the Executive Leadership Institute
must be received by July 30. Applicants will be evaluated in the
following areas: education, professional experience, leadership
experience, social responsibility and commitment, and writing/analytical
ability. Participants in the Executive Leadership Institute attend
training sessions scheduled over an eight-month period, starting in
September of each year and typically ending in April. Candidates in ELI
remain on their jobs during the course of the program, and spend
approximately 15 to 18 workdays away from the office. Successful
completion of the Institute curriculum requires attendance at every
training session. The typical schedule for the Institute is as follows:
candidates arrive at the training site on Wednesday evening; training
sessions are held on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday; Sunday is a travel
day.
Program Costs
The tuition for participation in the Executive Leadership Institute is
$6200. This fee covers the cost for instruction, venues, accommodations,
breakfast and lunch during sessions, and registration fees for NFBPA's
annual conference - FORUM. The total transportation cost for all program
sessions and the annual conference are an additional $4000. Participants
can pay NFBPA directly, or they can choose to make their own travel
arrangements provided they agree to adhere to the travel schedules set
by NFBPA. Lodging costs associated with the annual FORUM conference are
not included in the above fees. Various strategies for securing
sponsorship have been employed by members of past ELI classes. The
overwhelming majority of participants are sponsored by their local and
state government employers. Others have successfully supported their
participation in the Institute through a combination of corporate,
foundation and personal funds. NFBPA staff are available to provide
advice on strategies for securing sponsorship to candidates who are
accepted into the program.
Sessions for the Executive Leadership Institute have been conducted at
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Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, University of
Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN) |
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Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse
University (Syracuse, NY) |
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Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, Howard University
(Washington, DC) |
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College of Business and Public Administration, University of
Louisville (Louisville, KY) |
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College of Urban and Public Affairs, Florida International
University (Miami, FL) |
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JFK School of Government, Harvard University (Cambridge, MA) |
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Department of Public Administration, Clark Atlanta University
(Atlanta, GA) |
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Department of Political Science, San Jose State University (San
Jose, CA) |
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Terry Sanford Institute of Public Policy, Duke University
(Durham, NC) |
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Department of Public Administration, University of Kansas
(Lawrence, KS) |
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LBJ School of Public Affairs, University of Texas at Austin
(Austin, TX) |
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The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia,
PA) |
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Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs, Cleveland State
University ( Cleveland, OH) |
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| Excutive Leadership Institute - Program Schedule |
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March - July 15 Recruitment Period |
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July 30 Application Deadline |
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August Selection/Notification |
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September Opening Ceremony/First Week of Training Begins |
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October - March Training (Wed.-Sun.) |
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April Graduation Ceremony during FORUM |
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Visit this link to download an ELI Application Form http://www.nfbpa.org/i4a/pages/Index.cfm?pageID=3368 .
To request an application please contact our office at (202) 408-9300 Ext. 102 or email yharris@nfbpa.org |
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