Begin your journey of learning, connection, and community with the Leadership Learning Lab
The Leadership Learning Lab is a 10-month program that combines adaptive and collaborative leadership, time management, and a suite of nonprofit and cross-sector capacity-building skills. The program invests directly in leaders as a way to strengthen their organizations and the communities they serve.
Before You Apply
Commitment and Expectations of Participation
- Commitment to attend:
- Orientation & Kickoff Session
- 4 In-person Learning Sessions
- At least 5 of the 7 Virtual Learning Sessions
- Devote 3-6 hours per month for prep work and homework
- Complete a pre-program survey, learning session evaluations, and post-program survey
- End-to-end participation in video-on Zoom meetings
- Willingness to fully participate in group discussions with a curious mind and open heart
- Respect fellow LLL participants and commit to confidentiality
Cost
The LLL is supported by the Frey Foundation, Rotary Charities, and a network of northern lower Michigan Community Foundations to help keep tuition low for leaders like you. The cost to participate in this program is $300.
Because of Rotary Charities' underwriting of this program, the Leadership Learning Lab is not eligible for support through the Learning Fund.
Eligibility
Leadership is a practice, and you can lead from any position in the workplace or in society. If you're ready to develop your leadership, support your peers, and work toward community change, we want to work with you. Leaders at all levels from nonprofit, business, government and Tribal Nations are invited to apply.
To be eligible, participants must work or serve in at least one of the counties below.
| Site | Counties Served |
| 1 | Mason, Manistee and Oceana County |
| 2 | Charlevoix and Emmet County |
| 3 | Alcona, Alpena, Crawford, Iosco, Montmorency, Otsego, Oscoda, Ogemaw, Presque Isle, and Roscommon County |
| 4 | Isabella and Wexford County |
| 5 | Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Leelanau County |
Format & Schedule
The LLL includes four in-person Learning Sessions at each site and seven virtual Learning Sessions with leaders from all sites. Each session is three hours long.
LLL learning sessions are not webinars or seminars, but interactive learning experiences, where participants are expected to fully engage in discussions and activities. Sessions will include a combination of self-reflection, small group activities, and large group discussions that make room for all voices. We design our learning experiences with all learning styles and accessibility needs in mind.
Participants will have the opportunity to develop relationships not only with cohort members from their own sites but also with the broader LLL community. Optional small-group learning pods provide additional monthly opportunities for relationship-building and exploring content further.
Sessions begin in September and occur monthly until June. See your site's specific 2024-2025 schedule in the brochure below.
Apply for the Leadership Learning Lab
2024-2025 Leadership Learning Lab Applications application has been extended until July 9th for sites 1,2, & 3.
Questions? Contact the LLL Team at LLL@rotarycharities.org
Apply by County: Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Crawford, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Iosco, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Mason, Montmorency, Oceana, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon,
Site 1: Manistee, Mason & Oceana County
Manistee County Community Foundation Liaison: Laura Heintzelman
Community Foundation of Mason County Liaison: Andrea Large
Site 2: Charlevoix & Emmet County
Questions? Contact the LLL Team at LLL@rotarycharities.org or your liaison below:
Charlevoix County Community Foundation Liaison: Ashley Cousens
Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation Liaison: David Jones (DJ)
Site 3: Alcona, Alpena, Crawford, Iosco, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon County
Questions? Contact the LLL Team at LLL@rotarycharities.org or your liaison below:
Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan Liaison: Patrick Heraghty (Counties served: Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, and Presque Isle)
Otsego Community Foundation Liaison: Dana Bensinger
Roscommon County Community Foundation Liaison: Suzanne Luck
Site 4: Isabella & Wexford County
Site 5: Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau County
Questions? Contact the LLL Team at LLL@rotarycharities.org or your liaison below:
Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation Liaison: Alison Metiva
