Deadline: 12-Jul-21
The Rhode Island Foundation is pleased to announce a call for applications for the Equity Leadership Initiative Program to cultivate, mentor, and seek access for individuals who identify as Asian, Black, Hispanic or Latino, Indigenous, or multiracial, from across sectors to help build a pipeline of leaders of color in positions of influence in Rhode Island.
The program’s goal is to inspire a deeper commitment to social justice and racial equity in Rhode Island by working with existing leaders of color on their leadership journey.
Up to 20 accepted applicants will participate in a 12-month leadership development effort that will kick-off with a welcome event in August. Monthly half-day meetings will begin for the cohort in September 2021.
Program Components
Cohort members in the Equity Leadership Initiative will participate in the following:
- Monthly half-day group meetings beginning in September 2021, focused on leadership development, self-discovery, and the creation of a learning community;
- Regular one-to-one coaching sessions;
- Support to develop a leadership vision and goals;
- Regular meetings with a matched mentor; and
- Will make high-level connections across industries through program participation.
Eligibility Criteria
- The Equity Leadership Initiative will focus on supporting existing leaders of color who identify as Asian, Black, Hispanic or Latino, Indigenous, or multiracial Black, Hispanic or Latino, Indigenous, and Asian and are currently engaged in work in the public, private, or nonprofit sector.
- Applicants must have a demonstrated track record and commitment to racial equity and social justice, the ability to participate in monthly leadership and program activities (i.e. coaching and mentoring), and must reside in Rhode Island.
- Up to 20 participants will be accepted into the inaugural Equity Leadership Initiative cohort.
- There is no fee to participate.
For more information, visit https://rifoundation.org/community-investments/equity-leadership-initiative/eli-application-information