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Executive Women of Color Leadership Program

Women’s Fund of Central Indiana convenes, invests and advocates so all who identify as women or girls living in Central Indiana have an equitable opportunity to reach their full potential no matter their race, place or identity.

Women’s Fund’s Executive Women of Color Leadership Program is a partnership with Carolene Mays and Black Leadership + Legacies, Inc. The program is designed to develop, coach, and empower women of color to move into higher-level leadership roles, preparing them for positions of power and influence and to leave career, civic and community legacies.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The nine-month program features monthly full-day sessions designed to:

  • Develop a cohort of capable professional women of color for organizational leadership and board governance positions by refining and broadening their knowledge and leadership skills through curriculum, interactions and connections with key leaders, engagement, and community service opportunities.
  • Connect a network of motivated, talented individuals who are interested in career growth, community service, generational wealth, and global and cultural awareness.
  • Provide an opportunity for deeper engagement with Women’s Fund of Central Indiana.
ELIGIBILITY

To align with the Women’s Fund’s mission, an interested candidate must identify as a woman or gender expansive person of color. The cost of the program is $500.

In addition, participants must:

  • Be at least 28 years old at the start of the program
  • Have at least three years of full-time, work experience in a leadership and/or management position
  • Have a proven track record of community involvement
  • Support the missions of Women’s Fund and Black Leadership + Legacies
  • Commit to attend each session for the full program day
TIMELINE

Executive Women of Color Leadership Program Class 3 will meet from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with the exception of the Feb., Sep., and Oct. classes on the following dates:

Feb. 11 (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
Mar. 11
Apr. 8
May 13
Jun. 10
Jul. 8
Aug. 12
Sep. 9 (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
Oct. 14 (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)

Attendance is mandatory for the first class of the year on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Missing more than one session will result in a class member’s participation being delayed to a future year.

Participants should be prompt and stay until the end of class. Women’s Fund will commit to always starting on time and ending on time.

APPLY NOW!

To apply and be considered for this program, you must submit:

  • The application (Including uploaded resume/CV)
  • Recommendation letter
  • If accepted, a $500 tuition fee is due Dec. 20, 2024.
  • Completed application and reference forms are due by Monday, Nov. 11 at 5 p.m. 

QUESTIONS?

Contact Carolene Mays at Carolene@MaysInspiringLeadership.com if you have questions or concerns.

CURRENT EXECUTIVE WOMEN OF COLOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM CLASS

See members from the current class.

PREVIOUS MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE WOMEN OF COLOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

See members from the 2023 class.

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