developing tomorrow's leaders
Our associate membership is designed to help the next generation of civil society chief executives prepare for the role.
Our Aspiring CEO programme supports people preparing for their first chief executive role, using an anti-oppressive approach to build mindset, skills, and confidence through workshops, one-to-one coaching, 360 feedback, and an online community.
We have partnered with My Coaching Place to offer our members up to nine free coaching sessions Speaking to a coach creates a safe space outside of your organisation to discuss your career progression and the challenges that may arise through the recruitment process.
Our mentors all have experience of being a civil society leader. A mentor listens, supports and shares their own knowledge, skills and perspectives. Building a relationship with someone who has experience of being a CEO themselves is hugely beneficial to those considering the role.
We have developed a suite of tools for you to use to create a free leadership development plan to help with your career progression. You can use these tools to create a plan on your own, with support from a coach or mentor, or directly with ACEVO’s member support team.
Our face-to-face networking events around the country give you the opportunity to meet and connect with other sector leaders. Come along and meet other aspiring CEOs, those who have just stepped into the role and those who have been a chief executive for many years.
Members can download our Look before you leap: questions to ask before you take on a new CEO role publication for free. This guide is intended to help you make your own checklist of questions and avenues to explore for information.
Virtually meet with peers from across the country to discuss the challenges and opportunities that civil society leaders face. Hear from other members, inspiring speakers, industry experts and our member support team to tackle the issues you have in a safe space.
ACEVO aspiring CEO members can access a one hour, one-to-one session with an expert recruitment professional from Eastside People to get practical advice on applying for their first charity CEO role. Including CV review, applying for a role and preparing for interview.
Within our dedicated online community, our members are connecting with each other on a daily basis to share experiences, ask questions and offer advice and support. It’s also a great tool to see what challenges other leaders are facing and whether they could be heading your way too!
Not an ACEVO member?
If you have any queries please email info@acevo.org.uk or call 020 7014 4600.