Professional development for everyone
We believe that investing in our volunteer leadership is one of the best ways to ensure the future success of our organization. Whether you're new to CLARB or exploring what we're about, our four-phase Leadership Development Program offers valuable professional growth to serve you throughout your career — preparing you to serve as a future volunteer leader for CLARB or any other organization.
Foundations
Self-paced, on-demand modules available to anyone interested in getting involved with CLARB.
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“Volunteer Opportunities”
Learn more about each volunteer opportunity and how they support the mission of CLARB.
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“Volunteer Leadership Competencies”
How CLARB’s core values are used as competencies for selection for our volunteers, staff and partners.
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“Why Volunteer with CLARB?”
Not sure what to expect from volunteering your time? Hear from recent volunteers what they’ve gained from volunteering with CLARB.
Pre-leadership
Designed for those who have completed the Foundations training, these live monthly professional development webinars are led by CLARB volunteers, staff and experts, and feature a wide variety of topics. Register today to join us at our next webinar.
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Starting Strong: Career Advice for Emerging Landscape Architects

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Leading People, Embracing Change
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Volunteer expectations
Discover what it means to be a CLARB volunteer and how we support you in making a meaningful impact.
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“Strategic Foresight: Preparing Today for Tomorrow’s Opportunities”
Valuable insights for practitioners, regulators and anyone looking to better anticipate and prepare for the evolving landscape of the profession.
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“Strengths and High-performing Teams”
Discover how understanding and leveraging your strengths can enhance both your personal effectiveness and your team’s overall performance.
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“Being an Effective Board Member”
Discover how you can contribute meaningfully to CLARB and grow as a leader.
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“Living Our values: CLARB’s Core Competencies in Action”
Learn more about CLARB’s values, how they were developed and how we utilize them throughout the organization.
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“Nonprofit Finance 101”
Learn about the balance between financial sustainability and the fulfillment of any nonprofit organization’s mission.
Onboarding
A blend of self-paced, pre-recorded modules and live, interactive orientation sessions for newly elected or appointed CLARB volunteers.
Development
The final phase is designed for active volunteers, helping you identify strategic development goals both for your individual growth and for the organization as a whole.