The LEAD Fellowship is NALCAB’s executive level Latino leadership development program designed specifically for CEOs, Executive Directors, and Presidents, at economic asset-building nonprofits. Presented in partnership with the Cisneros Hispanic Leadership Institute at The George Washington University (GW), the LEAD Fellowship is much more than understanding the fundamentals of leadership. Our emphasis on community development allows professionals in the field to expand their viewpoints and encourages collaboration amongst their peers to tackle multi-layered problems.
Through exploration of racial and ethnic equity, inclusion, and history, LEAD Fellows will learn best practices for combating systemic racism and leadership principles that have deep connections to the work they do. The 15-month fellowship includes curriculum focused on effective communication, cultural intelligence, organizational culture, critical thinking, and leadership theory.
We are looking for Latino leaders interested in remaining in the nonprofit asset-building field, providing public service or advocating and supporting Latino communities.
Eligible applicants should:
- Be able to commit to the entirety of the hybrid in-person/virtual program: Mandatory attendance of Fellowship in-person and virtual sessions and completion of a Personal Leadership Development Plan.
- Self-identify as a Latino leader with at least five (5) years of overall asset-building work experience and at least two (2) years of asset-building experience at your current organization.
- Be currently employed at a NALCAB Member nonprofit or CDFI dedicated to community economic development. If your organization is not a NALCAB Member and you are interested in becoming one, please email membership@nalcab.org.
- Demonstrate leadership and dedication to community service/engagement with a strong commitment to Latino issues and a passion to serve low- to- moderate income Latino communities.
- Have the support of their organization’s Board of Director’s Chairperson to participate in the 13-month Fellowship program, including devoting time for coaching and working on the Personal Leadership Development Plan.
CONGRATULATIONS to our LEAD Fellowship Class of 2025!
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Supported by Capital One. 
NALCAB pledges to provide an environment of mutual respect where participation is available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
