Mission Delivery FAQs

How do I know whether I am eligible to register for a Mission Delivery program?

Mission Delivery programs are designed for leaders currently working in a registered not-for-profit organisation. Because the content is tailored specifically to the not-for-profit context, the programs are not open to for-profit consultancies, government entities, industry-backed peak bodies, political or religious advocacy organisations. If you are unsure whether you or your organisation qualifies, please contact us at leadership-capability@mckinsey.com.

Is there a cost to attend a Mission Delivery program?

No. All Mission Delivery programs are offered on a fee-waived basis and places are limited.

Given this, we ask all registrants to prioritise attendance once registered. If a conflict arises and you can no longer attend, please update your registration via the link in your confirmation email or notify us at leadership-capability@mckinsey.com

I am both a not-for-profit CEO/Executive and a Board Director. Can I attend both programs?

Can past Mission Delivery participants attend the 2026 programs?

Can I attend only one day of a program, or must I attend both days?

You may register for one or both days of a program, but we encourage participants to focus on a single program stream—Board Directors, CEOs & Executives, or Team Leaders—given content overlap. You may also choose to attend a day you were unable to participate in during a previous year (for example, Leading Self and Teams).

Is there a limit to the number of leaders a single organisation can send to any one program?

There is no strict limit.

For the Board Directors program, we encourage Boards to attend together where this would be valuable.

For the CEOs & Executives and Team Leaders programs, some organisations have sent 20–30 leaders, which has proven beneficial in building capability across a leadership cohort.

If you are a leader, feel free to share the program with your colleagues.

Will I receive take-home materials from the program days (e.g. presentation slides, templates, further reading)?

How are the Mission Delivery programs different from McKinsey’s Executive Leaders Program (ELP) and Rising Leaders Forum (RLF)?

The programs are different, although some similar leadership concepts may be covered. Mission Delivery programs are fee-waived, designed specifically for not-for-profit leaders, delivered virtually, open to all eligible not-for-profit organisations.

The Executive Leaders Program (ELP) and Rising Leaders Forum (RLF) are intensive, two-week residential programs with participants from the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors. A limited number of scholarship places are available for not-for-profit leaders each year. For more information, please contact the team at AcademyPrograms@mckinsey.com.

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