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Executive Fellowship Cohort 2026/2027

Description

OneJustice’s Executive Fellowship program is training the next generation of diverse leadership in the nonprofit legal services sector.

The program’s 10 month intensive curriculum expands the capacity of nonprofit legal organizations to better serve their clients and staff.

The Executive Fellowship delivers graduate-level nonprofit management content with a focus on learning that is both multi-modal and peer-based, with classmates from similar organizational backgrounds and a vast array of lived and professional experience.

Since 2010, OneJustice’s Executive Fellowship program has trained hundreds of leaders throughout California and nationwide. 

Course Content

Executive Fellowship Program Overview
2026-2027 Executive Fellowship Program Overview OneJustice’s Executive Fellowship is a ten-month intensive program that expands the capacity of nonprofit legal organizations to serve their clients by supporting and training a diverse class of executive directors and emerging leaders in core business and management skills. The Executive Fellowship delivers graduate-level nonprofit management content with a focus on learning that is both multi-modal and peer-based, with classmates from similar organizational backgrounds. For 2026-2027, the Executive Fellowship program will be offered in a fully virtual format, completely online. Program Structure: The Executive Fellowship program starts and ends with mandatory sessions: a 2-day opening session on September 17-18, 2026, and a graduation program on June 10, 2027. All sessions will be held virtually via Zoom. Fellows are expected to attend all October to May sessions with up to 2 excused absences. How the Program Works: OneJustice staff and external trainers will guide Fellows through a combination of presentations, peer learning sessions, discussions, and capstone projects to build the leadership and management skills necessary to lead legal aid and public interest nonprofit organizations effectively and efficiently. The capstone project will provide Fellows with an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills gained in the program to a current organizational challenge or opportunity. Through coaching and the completion of a capstone project, Fellows will leave the program with concrete action plans to maximize their organization’s impact on the community it seeks to serve. Capstone Project Coaching and Support: Fellows will receive coaching on their capstone project from a OneJustice staff member. We will help Fellows brainstorm and identify a suitable capstone topic and provide guidance and support on the research, design, and implementation of the capstone project. From September 2026 through January 2027, plan to spend roughly 2–3 hours per month outside of scheduled sessions working on your Capstone Project assignments. Expect an increase of up to 10 hours per month from February–May as you conduct research, complete your Financial Context Analysis, finalize your Capstone Memo, and prepare your presentation. Fellows will be expected to complete deliverables on their capstone project throughout the program, including a 3-5 page memo and an oral presentation of their findings. Completion of the written capstone memo and the oral presentation are required to graduate from the Executive Fellowship program.

  • 2026-2027 Executive Fellowship Program Overview

Leading Yourself & Sustainable Leadership – September 17, 2026

Being a Leader for Your Team, Organization, and Community – September 18, 2026

Nonprofit Governance – October 15, 2026

Hot Seat #1 (group brainstorming & problemsolving) – October 29, 2026

Nonprofit Finance 101 – November 19, 2026

Financial Storytelling – December 10, 2026

Raising Resources – January 14, 2027

Hot Seat #2 (group brainstorming & problem-solving) – February 4, 2027

Change Management & Crucial Communications – March 4, 2027

Capstone Workday – April 8, 2027

Capstone Presentations Day 1 – May 6, 2027

Capstone Presentations Day 2 – May 20, 2027:

Graduation – Thursday, June 11, 2026:

Capstone Project Overview and Materials

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  • Level
    All Levels
  • Total Enrolled
    1
  • Last Updated
    September 2, 2026

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