Get a fully funded leadership development experience designed for nonprofit leaders—with in-person learning, executive-level networking, coaching and a global community.
Overview
The American Express Leadership Academy, delivered by Common Purpose, brings together senior nonprofit leaders for an intensive leadership-development programme combining online workshops and an in-person experience. Common Purpose explicitly states that participation is free and fully funded.
Quick Facts
- Opportunity Type: Leadership Programme
- Host: Common Purpose
- Partner: American Express
- Format: Online + in-person
- Duration: 4-day in-person programme + 5 online workshops across 6 months
- 2027 Americas dates: 9–12 March 2027, New York City
- 2027 EMEA dates: 6–9 July 2027, London
- Asia Pacific 2027: Dates to be confirmed
- Funding status: Fully funded
- Participant cost: FREE — places are fully funded
- Tuition/programme fee: Fully funded
- Age requirement: None
- Nationality: Region-specific; applicants must apply for the programme corresponding to their region of residence
- Degree requirement: Not specified
- Work experience: Senior leadership experience in the nonprofit sector required
- Application fee: None
- Deadline: Not specified; 2027 applications are currently open
Who Is It For?
The Academy is designed for senior leaders in the nonprofit sector who are responsible for organisations or large teams, are navigating complex change and want to strengthen their leadership and ability to influence beyond their organisation.
What You Get
Participants undertake interactive leadership sessions focused on:
- Collaboration and partnerships
- Innovation
- Storytelling
- Building connections
- Leadership in a changing world
- 360-degree feedback
- One-on-one coaching
- Peer learning and networking
The programme also provides access to a global alumni network of more than 160,000 people.
Eligibility
Applicants should:
- Be senior leaders or identified future executive leaders.
- Work for a registered nonprofit organisation.
- Hold a role requiring significant internal and external influence.
- Demonstrate innovation and leadership.
- Be committed to transforming their team, organisation or community.
- Apply through the programme serving their region of residence.
Application Process
- Select the programme corresponding to your region.
- Review the eligibility criteria.
- Complete the online application.
- Submit the application while the relevant 2027 intake remains open.
Important Note
The official page confirms that places are fully funded, but it does not publish a specific application deadline for the currently open 2027 intakes.
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