LEAD SouthCoast

LEAD SouthCoast is a 10-month intensive community leadership development program that convenes a cohort of 30-35 diverse individuals from the nonprofit, private, and public sectors in the south coast. Session topics, presented by local leaders and field experts, explore critical issues and opportunities across the region while providing participants with direct and powerful connections, leadership skills training, and opportunities to work with local nonprofit boards and public commissions in our Board Fellowship.

DEADLINE: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
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Session Topics Include

  • Arts & Culture
  • Economic Development
  • Government
  • Basic Needs
  • Education
  • Public Health
  • Criminal Justice
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Racial Equity & Social Justice
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The Benefits

  • Develop & Strengthen Leadership Skills
  • Expand Professional Network
  • Increase Self-Awareness
  • Hone Problem Solving & Management Skills
  • Broaden Understanding of the Region
  • Gain Understanding of the Complexity & Interconnectivity of Issues Impacting the Region

Thank you for your interest in the LEAD SouthCoast program. The program is designed to empower your leadership skills, enhance your network, and engage you with the community through our Board Fellowship component.

A Selection Committee will review all applications submitted. For those selected to move forward an interview will be required. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. We will reach out to you with the date and time options. You will be notified on a rolling basis if accepted into the program. Tuition of $4,000.00 must be paid in full or arrangements made no later than the start of the program.

The program schedule starts in early September and is subject to change based on public health protocols and presenters’ availability.

September, Opening Orientation
October - Government/Boston Trip/Economics
November - Basic Needs
December - Public Health
January - Arts & Culture
February - Development
March - Criminal Justice
April - Environmental Sustainability
May - Education
June - Racial Justice & Equity
Sessions will run from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm.

June - Graduation Day (Evening Event)

It is expected that all members of the cohort make every attempt to be present for all sessions.  After two absences, you may be asked to leave the program. Tuition is non-refundable, and LSC will be reporting back to your employer or tuition sponsor your progress and engagement in the program.