About the New York Alliance Mid-Level Leadership Development Series
The NY Alliance has developed a dynamic learning series to specifically support your organization’s mid-level leaders – those who play a pivotal role in translating strategy into action, guiding teams, and driving operational success. The role of the mid-level leader can prove challenging as they represent the “layer” between frontline staff and executive leadership.
This learning series will look to develop their understanding of values-based leadership, and enhance their skills in a number of areas. The series will include curricula related to establishing a respectful and DEIB-informed philosophy, ethics, and organizational culture.
Emphasis is placed on decision-making that supports mission-driven, diverse, and inclusive, person-centered supports throughout the series. Participants are encouraged to collaborate and develop working relationships with leaders in each respective cohort.
This Mid-Level Leadership Development Series will include a coordinated sequence of courses, reading materials, and discussion groups led by industry and educational leaders that will encourage professional growth.
The curriculum will include but not be limited to:
- Impact through Values Based Leadership
- Building the Foundation for DEI Progressive Work
- Social Emotional Intelligence
- Person-Centered Principles
- Team Building
- Conflict Management
- Effective Communication
- Mentoring to Empower Employees
Schedule of Sessions
The next round of the Mid-Level Leadership Development series will be conducted from May – August 2026. Students will be required to attend all sessions throughout the series. Sessions are offered through a combination of in-person and virtual sessions. In addition, participants are required to complete two approved electives to supplement learning. A Certificate of Completion will be presented at the completion of the series.
The tentative schedule for the May – August 2026 series is as follows*:
In-Person: May 11; June 17; August 19 (all mandatory)
All in-person sessions will take place at the NY Alliance Office, 240 Washington Avenue Ext, Ste. 501 Albany, NY 12203
In-person sessions will take place between the hours of 9:00am-5:00pm (subject to adjustments, notification of official timeframe will be sent well in advance.)
Virtual: May 20, 27; June 3, 17, 30; July 15, 29; August 5
All virtual sessions will take place on Zoom from 10:00am-12:00pm.
Who Should Apply? Eligibility Requirements
The NY Alliance is looking to enlist a class of diverse and qualified participants. We strongly encourage Supervisors in provider agencies to give special consideration to putting forward diverse, eligible candidates.
- Full-time mid level employee of a service provider, in good standing
- Minimum three years of experience in Mid level positions for a non-profit organization
- Have supervised employee(s) in a position or positions held
- Have a desire to learn and be committed to fully engage in all Mid-Level Leadership Development Series activities
Who are employees in Mid Level Positions? Those who play a pivotal role in translating strategy into action, guiding teams, and driving operational success. The role of the mid-level leader can prove challenging as they represent the “layer” between frontline staff and executive leadership.
A letter of support from a Supervisor recommending the person for the series is required.
Application & Fee Information
Program participants will be selected through an application process. Accepted applicants will be notified two weeks prior to the start of the series by email from NY Alliance. An invoice for the registration fee will be sent shortly after the acceptance email and payment must be received prior to the start of the series.
The fee for this series is $1,200/person for NY Alliance Members and $1,500/person for Non-NY Alliance Members.
Application window will open on January 19, 2026. Deadline for submissions: March 27, 2026
Acceptance notices will be sent the week of April 6 – 10, 2026. Accepted applicants must confirm participation by April 20.
Questions? Contact the NY Alliance at nyaii@nyalliance.org.
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