LEAP Engage

2023 - 2024 Program Application Deadline

August 15, 2023

Extended to September 29, 2023

Executive Nonprofit Leaders Program

LEAP Engage: Executive Nonprofit Leaders Program is a three-part program designed to strengthen the abilities and capacity of nonprofit organizations serving diverse, but primarily underserved and low-income communities.

2023 Advance preview

Contact

Phillip Huynh
Program Coordinator
(213) 361-7844
phuynh@leap.org

Program Dates & Locations:

Part 1
November 16-19, 2023
Atlanta, Georgia

Part 2
December 7, 2023, January 18, 2024, and February15, 2024 Virtual

Part 3
March 20 - 23, 2024
Location TBD

Tuition:

$1500

Upon acceptance to this program, an invoice will be emailed to you. Scholarships are available based on financial need.

The program fee includes workbook materials, most meals, round-trip airfare, lodging, and 6 executive coaching sessions. Payment plans are also available upon request and acceptance, and scholarships are available upon request.

About our particpants

Are you a new API executive director in your nonprofit (3 years or less) and community-based organization? LEAP Engage is designed to build organizational capacity and effectiveness by developing new API Executive Directors to be more effective in their leadership roles in emerging nonprofit and community-based organizations. The success and effectiveness of our leaders are critical to the growth and strengthening of our Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities.

Program Highlights

  • A 360° curriculum

    Through LEAP Engage, talented and committed nonprofit Executive Directors attend a three days of leadership development training, followed by eight sessions of personal coaching, two virtual workshops, and culminating in a three day re-convening.

  • Develop and contribute

    During this 4 month period, participants are given opportunities to hone and develop critical competencies that contribute to the foundation of strong nonprofit organizations and building of stronger API communities.

  • Build and strengthen community capacity,

    LEAP Engage provides Asian and Pacific Islander executive directors with the opportunity to grow in their knowledge, skills, and support needed to lead effectively, manage and move their organizations forward. 

  • Learn from those with meaningful experience

    You will grow and strengthen your organization by learning directly from peers, seasoned leaders, certified coaches, and nonprofit consultants.

I want to apply for LEAP Engage!

Please submit the following with your online application:

  1. Resume

  2. Personal Statement: Please include:

    • A summary of you and your career journey

    • What you hope to gain from the experience

    • The impact your want to have on your organization after the program

LEAP Engage is sponsored by:

From our Past LEAP Engage Participants

  • “Every topic was relevant to our work and I liked that even though we were all at different levels, it felt like leap was meeting us where we’re at by offering 1:1 support.”

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    LEAP ’22-’23

  • “Having access to the presenters, leaders, and cohort gives me the confidence to know I am supported in whatever I will be encountering in the future. I really look forward to supporting the cohort and Leap for years to come!”

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    LEAP ’22-’23

  • “I’m super satisfied with the program! I can't stop raving about it to other leaders and new EDs that I know. The timekeeping of when we are together, as well as the timing and cadence of the program was pretty spot on. Long enough for us to practice what.”

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    LEAP ’22-’23

  • “Having these resources and collaborative soaces as new EDs is so vital. We can confer, share, make suggestions, and support each other in very meaningful ways. Jess and Alex’s expertise and support is invaluable!!!”

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    LEAP ’22-’23