Developing Leaders

Our Approach

We design and deliver intensive cohort leadership development programs and bring leaders together in learning communities. These programs range in length from three months to multi-year, depending on the project. To work at depth, we often partner with foundations who share our commitment to social change and to leadership development.

These programs combine a set of core methodologies, including teaching, peer learning, coaching, and physical practice. While shelter-in-place orders are in effect, we are delivering all current programs online.

Past Programs

The Arc Toward Justice Leadership and Solidarity Program >
An initiative of the Akonadi Foundation supporting leaders working toward a racially just society for youth of color in Oakland. 
 

The Fundraising Academy for Communities of Color >
A program for fundraisers of color to develop critical awareness, skills, and systems for successful fundraising. 
 

Fundraising Bright Spots Program >
A cohort program focused on developing social justice-based fundraising mindsets and strategies. 

Network Weaver Learning Lab >
Delivered in partnership with Change Elemental - An emergent space for exploring networked leadership 

Next Generation Leaders of Color Inland Region >
Multi-year initiative focused on strengthening leaders and organizations in the Inland Region

Organizational Equity Leadership Development Program >
A team-based program for grantees of the Kresge Foundation focused on turning racial equity values into action

The Strong Field Project to End Domestic Violence > 
Building a stronger, more diverse critical mass of domestic violence leaders in California.