Coming to the Grand Traverse region in Spring 2019 – CLICK HERE to learn more about this cohort learning opportunity for cross-sector leaders!

 

“There are no other professional development courses that are as relevant, hands-on and real as this.”

– Leader in 2018 session

 

 

Our Philosophy Leadership Learning Lab was created in response to a need identified by Northern Michigan’s Community Foundations to connect and empower nonprofit leaders. The Frey Foundation, eleven Northern Michigan Community Foundations and Rotary Charities came together to fund and craft an 8-month cohort program that would combine adaptive leadership training and nonprofit capacity building, while creating a network of support among nonprofit leaders. “Honestly, I’m still pinching myself at the opportunity to grow our nonprofit leaders. It’s been on my bucket list for years.” –Tammy Carrey, Oceana Community Foundation Our Approach Leadership Learning Lab helps to build stronger communities by empowering Northern Michigan’s leaders. Participants become more aware of their current leadership style, discuss the differences between management and leadership, and explore the importance of adaptive leadership today. In each learning session, participants learn concrete new skills from experienced facilitators and then take time to practice and experiment together with a supportive circle of peers. Philanthropic Partners Cadillac Area Community Foundation Charlevoix County Community Foundation Frey Foundation Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation Manistee Community Foundation Mt Pleasant Area Community Foundation Northeast Michigan Community Foundation Oceana County Community Foundation Otsego Community Foundation Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation Roscommon County Community Foundation Rotary Charities of Traverse City

“The Leadership Learning Lab experience has been incredibly valuable in giving me the tools and confidence I need to become an emerging leader in my organization. Having built-in opportunities to explore content in a classroom setting and then apply it in my day to day have made this a truly immersive experience. The opportunity to learn and share with peers has allowed me to build relationships that I am certain will last beyond the eight sessions.”

– Leader in 2018 session