The Allstate Foundation Executive Leadership Program 2026 – Applications Open Now!

The Allstate Foundation is now accepting functions for the Executive Leadership Program (ELP) Class of 2026, an intensive skilled growth expertise designed to raise the impression of skilled nonprofit leaders throughout the United States. Developed in partnership with the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management’s Center for Nonprofit Management, this extremely selective program helps visionary leaders working to strengthen their communities and drive systemic change.

Program Overview

Spanning from October 2025 to May 2026, the ELP combines cohort-based mostly tutorial instruction, govt teaching, and in-individual retreats in Chicago to assist leaders sharpen their organizational administration, strategic considering, and private development expertise. All program prices, together with journey, lodging, and instruction, are totally funded by The Allstate Foundation.

Program parts embrace:

• Three in-individual classes in Chicago (every 3 days lengthy)

• Workshops on management, fundraising, board governance, and disaster communication

• Hogan Leadership Forecast Series for strategic self-consciousness

• One-on-one govt teaching all through this system

• A nationwide peer community of nonprofit leaders

Timeline

• Applications shut: Friday, July 25, 2025

• Participants notified: September 15, 2025

• Virtual orientation: October 8, 2025

• Session 1: November 4–6, 2025

• Session 2: February 24–26, 2026

• Session 3: May 5–7, 2026

Eligibility Requirements

To be thought-about, candidates should:

• Be employed by a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit

• Have 10+ years {of professional} expertise

• Have 3+ years within the nonprofit sector

• Have 5+ years in a management function

• Demonstrate openness to studying, collaboration, and various views

Priority consideration is given to leaders:

How to Apply

Review program data HERE.

Submit your application HERE. The deadline to apply is July 25, 2025.

For these not eligible or chosen, Allstate Foundation additionally provides free nonprofit management programs on-line, open yr-spherical.

Explore the Opportunities for Youth web site for extra alternatives.