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Leadership Development Academy Application 2025

Thank you for applying for United Way’s Leadership Development Academy! This application will take approximately 20 minutes to complete.

The Leadership Development Academy programs are designed to develop essential leadership skills rooted in the following six pillars: Adaptive Leadership, Authentic Leadership, Team Leadership, Holistic Leadership, Board Leadership, and Community Leadership. These pillars collectively ensure that participants are well-equipped to navigate challenges, lead with integrity, foster collaboration, prioritize well-being, drive organizational success, and contribute meaningfully to their communities.


Note that the pillars are at the core of each program, ensuring a comprehensive and aligned experience.





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Leadership Training
Please list any leadership training you have attended in the past two years.




Community Engagement
Please enter any organization and/or type of service to which you have volunteered in the past two years.





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All applicants will receive notification regarding whether or not they are admitted into the leadership development program. If accepted, all applicants will be formally interviewed by the interview and selection committee before July 31.

By submitting this application, I agree to do the following:

  •       On-time and full attendance at all in-person and virtual sessions.

  • Use the training and acquired skills to expand my role as a community leader.
  • Complete any follow-up evaluations/surveys.

  •       Open, honest and respectful communication in all discussions. 

  •       Timely completion of all program activities.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS


By submitting this application, I agree to do the following:
  • Attend the DIAL training session and participate in the program to the best of my ability.
  • Complete any follow-up evaluations/surveys
  • Following the training session, coordinate meetings with my assigned mentor to discuss community leadership opportunities.
  • Use the DIAL training to expand my role as a community leader.
  • If placed on a board, committee or community project, serve for at least one term.
  • Allow DIAL and United Way to include my name in its volunteer opportunities database.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
  • DIAL is a one-day program that includes various speakers covering topics such as board governance, fundraising, PR, networking, mentoring, and much more.
  • The training is FREE with breakfast and lunch included.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Abhas Kumar at (510) 220-4949 or abhask@niit.com
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