Empowering CACFP Leaders for a Stronger Future
For years we have been providing training for CACFP leaders. In 2023, we launched the CACFP Sponsors Executive Leadership Institute, bringing specialized training to executive leaders in the food program.
No matter where you are in your leadership journey, the CACFP Leadership Institute is here to support your growth. Designed specifically for the CACFP community, our curriculum empowers you to strengthen your skills and lead with confidence.
Stay tuned for upcoming trainings or look below for on-demand previously recorded trainings.
Upcoming Events
Power Score: Leadership Driven Team Performance
Tuesday, June 17 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern
Leadership comes in many forms, and successful leaders know that it takes the right balance of priorities, people, and relationships to drive meaningful impact. In Power Score, authors Smart, Street and Foster outline a simple yet effective formula for leadership success by asking three key questions: Are we focused on the right priorities? Do we have the right people? Are we building the right relationships?
We’ll explore how these leadership principles apply to CACFP organizations, where leadership isn’t just about titles, it’s about the influence and impact that individuals can have at every level. Learn how to assess your team’s Power Score, identify opportunities for growth, and implement practical strategies to strengthen leadership at all levels of your organization.
Other Learning Opportunities
We’ve compiled links to past training sessions so you can revisit key discussions, expert insights, and leadership strategies.
The Executive Leadership Institute brought an engaging and informative program that equipped participants with the tools needed to excel in their role. Here's a few areas that were covered:
Leadership 101: Working the Room
Be In the Know: Keeping Up with Congress & USDA
Power Score: Leadership-Driven Team Performance
Monitoring & Oversight: Your Responsibilities & Opportunities
Thirty Plus Club: Decades of Lessons Learned
Small Tweaks, Giant Peaks: Reframing Your Mindset
Are you feeling burnt out or unmotivated? Learn skills to reframe your mindset to create your best self and get strategies to help you find success. Whatever your roles and responsibilities entail, these best practices will help you level up and prepare for the future.
Recruitment Outreach: Enrolling Providers, Engaging Families
Looking to promote the CACFP to new providers and centers who aren't on the food program? Trying to figure out how to let parents know how your participation in CACFP means their children are getting a healthy start in life? Learn why it's important to add regular outreach activities to your to-do list and what steps you can take to improve your recruitment efforts.
Marketing Your Business: Marketing Yourself
By positioning yourself as a subject matter expert in your field, you are also elevating your organization, which can give you the advantage when growing your program. Learn how to start your journey with easy steps you can implement immediately or find out how to take the next step to marketing yourself.
Communicating With Impact
Your brain processes nearly 80 GB of data in a single day. That’s about as much as watching 16 movies in a row! It's no wonder we often feel overwhelmed by the idea of having to hold difficult conversations with our coworkers. Learn about a series of tools that can help you improve your communication and feedback competency, equipping you with a means for having more impactful conversations.
Finding the Leader in You
Are you ready to become a successful leader? Explore key concepts and strategies to develop leadership skills and qualities within yourself. Identify and recognize your personal leadership strengths and areas for growth to unlock your full potential.