Inclusive Leadership Program
We invest in women of color and gender expansive leaders to navigate power, maximize fundraising potential, and build collaborative networks that transform organizations.
Who is participating?
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We welcome women of color and gender expansive leaders with at least 5 years of nonprofit experience and 1 year in their current role. Each cohort is intentionally small—limited to 5–8 participants—to ensure deep connection and personalized support.
What are the cohorts?
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Participants are matched into specialized cohorts based on their professional responsibilities:
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Executive Directors
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Board Leaders
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Development Officers
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Program Directors
Our curriculum is tailored to the unique challenges of each role while providing the management tools necessary to scale your leadership impact.
What is the cost?
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The annual program fee is $3,600, payable in full or in two installments.
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Making Leadership Accessible:
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50% Subsidy: Organizations with budgets under $100,000 pay a reduced fee of $1,800.
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Professional Development: We encourage asking your organization to cover this cost as an investment in their leadership pipeline.
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Financial Hardship: If cost is a barrier, please email us to discuss further options.
What is the program?
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This high-touch program is designed for sustainable growth.
Our curriculum balances technical mastery with transformative leadership. You will gain practical nonprofit management skills while exploring the internal shifts needed to lead authentically and navigate power dynamics within the sector.
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Participants commit to:
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Monthly Deep-Dives: Three-hour interactive sessions blending skill-building with collaborative problem-solving.
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Individual Coaching: Private one-on-one sessions to navigate your specific career hurdles.
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Community Hub: Access to a private discussion space for real-time peer support and networking.
It's never too late to supercharge your leadership skills.
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Program Goals
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Step Into Greater Power: Gain the confidence and systemic support needed to fearlessly occupy high-level leadership roles.
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Thrive in Longevity: Secure the resources and peer networks that sustain your career, directly increasing leadership retention for BIPOC women.
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Unlock Fundraising Potential: Gain exclusive access to influential fundraising networks to fuel and scale your community initiatives.
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Cultivate Strategic Partnerships: Master the art of cross-sector collaboration to address the issues most vital to your community.
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Dismantle Barriers Together: Leverage collective power and heightened awareness to clear the path for the next generation of leaders.
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Model Excellence: Become a visible, powerful archetype of BIPOC leadership, inspiring and mentoring the leaders of tomorrow.
Program Topics
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Cultivating Public Trust: Master the balance of transparency, confidentiality, and mandated reporting to build unwavering organizational integrity.
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Mapping Your Leadership Journey: Use personalized strength assessments to optimize your work style, lead teams effectively, and build authentic community partnerships.
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Governance & Board Power: Navigate the complex dynamics of nonprofit boards, focusing on diversity, shared responsibility, and the critical ED-Board relationship.
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Governance & Board Power: Navigate the complex dynamics of nonprofit boards, focusing on diversity, shared responsibility, and the critical ED-Board relationship.
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Healthy Work Ecosystems: Create a culture that attracts and retains top talent through inclusive management and essential HR legal frameworks.
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Harnessing Intersectional Identity: Operationalize diversity, equity, and belonging to build a workplace where intersectional identities are a source of strength.
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Core Management Essentials: Gain technical mastery over financials, program evaluation, metrics, and high-impact marketing strategies.
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Culturally Responsive Fundraising: Learn to successfully navigate cultural norms to secure funding within communities of color and broaden your donor base.
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Radical Self-Care & Boundaries: Develop sustainable leadership habits through time management, conflict resolution, and prioritizing your mental and physical health.
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Navigating Leadership Barriers: Acquire practical wisdom and strategies to overcome systemic obstacles, microaggressions, and discrimination in the sector.
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Modern Management Approaches: Explore alternatives to traditional top-down hierarchy, including Co-CEO models and horizontal leadership structures.
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Strategic Future-Mapping: Use Theory of Change and systems-thinking tools to navigate your organization toward long-term, systemic impact.