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.

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.

All applications submitted will be reviewed by a Selection Committee. For those selected to move forward an interview will be required. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. We will contact you with date and time options. Should you be accepted into the program, you will be notified on a rolling basis. Tuition of $3,750.00 must be paid in full, or arrangements made, no later than the start of the program. Each program participant is expected to contribute a minimum of $200 towards their tuition.

The program schedule is as follows and is subject to change based on public health protocols and presenters’ availability:

September 10, 2024, 5:00 – 7:00 pm Welcome Reception (location TBD)
September 11 & 12, 2024, 9:00 – 5:00 pm Opening Retreat
Sessions will run from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm.

Program Sessions

Economic Development

Thursday, October 10, 2024

Basic Needs

 Thursday, November 7, 2024

Public Health

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Arts & Culture

Thursday, January 9, 2025

Government

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Criminal Justice

Thursday, March 13, 2025

Environmental Sustainability

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Education

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Racial Justice & Social Equity

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Graduation

Thursday, June 19, 2025
(evening event location TBD)

All program participants will be a Board Fellow with a participating local nonprofit or public commission. The Board Fellowship replaces our community group project and is intended to create a pipeline from the program to community leadership roles.

It is expected that all members of the cohort make every attempt to be present for all sessions.  After 2 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.