Deadline: 12-Jan-22
Applications are now open for the Pilotlight 360 Programme for leaders of any charity or social enterprise that tackles social disadvantage in the UK.
Pilotlight 360 is designed to be flexible to a charity’s needs, but always covers a period of information gathering, followed by collective objective setting and collaborative action to achieve those goals. Each step of the way, the process is managed by a Pilotlight Project Manager, who facilitates meetings and keeps the team focused on the agreed goals.
The Pilotlight 360 programme provides leadership mentoring from four senior professionals across diverse private and public sector organisations. These empathetic “Pilotlighters” offer in-depth expert guidance on everything from creative operational improvements and efficiencies to sustainable long-term business strategies.
Outcomes for the charities vary depending on the project, but some of the most commonly reported include an increase in income and reach, more effective staff and boards, and improved confidence and leadership skills in the charity leader.
Through this programme, charities get an outside perspective on their work. The charity leaders build a relationship with the Pilotlighters over time, so they can have open and frank conversations with people there to support them.
As teams are drawn from multiple organisations and backgrounds, the Pilotlighters work with people they would otherwise not have the opportunity to, working collaboratively on shared, real-life goals.
This programme is typically delivered through a combination of in-person and virtual meetings.
Eligibility Criteria
- Organisations that:
- are open to and embrace change and challenge
- have a turnover of between £100K and £5m
- have been delivering services for at least 2 years
- have at least 1 full-time, paid leadership position
- are able to demonstrate a degree of financial stability to engage with them
- are no longer in a start-up phase
- Leaders who:
- have been in position for at least 6 months
- have the capacity to dedicate time to the programmes
- Organisations working with predominantly Black, Asian and minority ethnic service users or addressing issues in these communities are encouraged to apply.
For more information, visit https://www.pilotlight.org.uk/join/charity/how-to-apply-for-support