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Leadership Development Program Application 2023

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

The Leadership Development Programs are designed to increase awareness of one’s own individual leadership style, gain a greater understanding of cultural and historical perspectives, influence decisions impacting our community and inspire a personal commitment to community and civic engagement in an effort to promote diversity and inclusiveness on community boards and committees within our region.






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Please answer the following questions in 250 words or less




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 admitted, all applicants will be formally interviewed by the interview and selection committee prior to July 29.

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.

  •       Provide my own electronic device and Wi-Fi access.

The DIAL Leadership Development Program will run in person on Saturday, September 16, 2023 from 8:30-4:30 pm.


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 DIAL Chair, Bijal Thakkar, at (512) 289-6389 or bij55@hotmail.com or Abhas Kumar at (510) 220-4949 or abhask@niit.com