New Jersey Nonprofit Executives Participate in Long-Term Leadership Program Sponsored by The Prudential Foundation at Rutgers Institute for Ethical Leadership

NEWARK, N.J., Sept. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Senior executives from 14 New Jersey nonprofit organizations have been selected to participate in the second cohort of The Prudential Foundation Nonprofit Executive Fellows Program at the Institute for Ethical Leadership at Rutgers Business School.  Over a two-year period, this  group of executives meets once a month from September through June to take part in this comprehensive approach to developing both personal and professional leadership skills and competencies. 

"We're delighted to continue our collaboration with Rutgers Institute for Ethical Leadership.  Together, we are helping to prepare the next generation of  executive leaders and making sure they have the business management skills and information they need to guide  nonprofit organizations  in the future," said Lata Reddy, vice president, Corporate Social Responsibility at Prudential and president of The Prudential Foundation.   

Alex J. Plinio, co-founder of Rutgers Institute for Ethical Leadership, said, "We are pleased to continue this long-term program with the generous support of The Prudential Foundation to help nonprofit executives achieve their full leadership potential and better serve their organizations and the community."

Each monthly session of the program includes formal instruction provided by practitioners and field experts, as well as peer-to-peer discussions led by a group facilitator. Based on the belief that leadership can be learned, assessment of leadership effectiveness and training in Emotional Intelligence (EI) skills play an important role in the program. Participants will receive ongoing one-on-one coaching and EI assessment and education. 

"As a resource in the community, we are directly connected to the success of New Jersey's nonprofit leaders and their organizations," said Plinio. "This program will help strengthen the skills of the Fellows as well as benefit other staff members in their organizations. An emerging leader from each of the executives' organizations will receive an EI assessment and coaching from the Institute staff as well as participate in our annual Nonprofit Emerging Leaders Certificate Program. Fellows will also work closely with their Boards of Directors to share their goals and progress to help their organizations deliver on their missions."

We are pleased to announce The Prudential Foundation Nonprofit Executive Fellows 2013-2015 Cohort:

About The Prudential Foundation
The Prudential Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation supported by The Prudential Insurance Company of America, a subsidiary of Prudential Financial, Inc. The Prudential Foundation focuses its grant making strategy in the areas of education, economic development and arts and civic infrastructure; and it supports community engagement efforts of Prudential employees through programs that recognize their volunteer work.

About the Institute for Ethical Leadership
The Institute for Ethical Leadership at Rutgers Business School works with business and government, nonprofit and philanthropic organizations, and within Rutgers University to provide leaders and future leaders with the education, training and critical-thinking tools needed to become more effective leaders and managers and make ethical decisions for real-world challenges.  For more information, visit www.business.rutgers.edu/iel. 

SOURCE Rutgers Business School