The Alliance Leadership Institute is designed to support individuals who are interested in growing their leadership skills to help elevate the profession and to build the next generation of leaders for the Alliance.

Who should apply?

CPD professionals who are ready to advance their leadership skills and prepare for greater influence within their organizations and the Alliance.

Eligibility requirements:
  • Must be an active Alliance member in good standing with dues paid for 2027
  • Been in the field a minimum of 5 years
  • Currently lead programs, departments, or organizations or aspire to advance into leadership roles or responsibilities.
  • Price: $1,500

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1. First & last name (Required.)

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3. Phone number (Required.)

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4. What are your preferred pronouns?

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5. Address - City & State (Required.)

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6. Organization (Required.)

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7. Title (Required.)

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8. Member Section (Required.)

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9. How many years have you been an Alliance member? (Required.)

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10. How many years have you worked in the CPD field? (Required.)

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11. Do you currently hold any Alliance accreditations and/or certifications?

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12. Do you hold any advanced degrees?

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13. Are you currently or have you volunteered with the Alliance? If so, provide details about your experience with your volunteer appointment, length of service, projects worked on, etc. (Required.)

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14. In what ways are you currently, or have you previously been, in a leadership role? This may include leading people, programs, or projects within your organization or through volunteer or community work. Include details about your responsibilities, accomplishments, and what you hope to achieve as you continue to grow as a leader. (Required.)

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15. Please share a short narrative highlighting your professional experience, skills, and any special interests or hobbies. Your biosketch should emphasize your professional qualifications and strengths. (Please do not upload a CV for the narrative. You will be asked to upload a CV later in the application.) (Required.)

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16. Please share your perspective on leadership and describe why you are interested in participating in this program. You may wish to reflect on what leadership means to you, your motivations for applying, and how you hope to grow through this experience. (Required.)

Documentation to provide:

CV or Resume

Please provide one (1) letter of support from someone who can speak to your leadership experience and potential. This may be a colleague or supervisor from your workplace, a member of the Alliance, or someone from another organization where you have served in a leadership role. The letter should highlight your strengths, contributions, and capacity for growth as a leader.

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17. CV or Resume Upload (Required.)

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18. One (1) letter of support (Required.)

Participants’ Expectations:

·This is a year-long program with monthly calls and additional opportunities for networking. Participants should ensure they have institutional support for the time required to attend this program.

·Participants will be expected to complete all homework and/or reading assignments between sessions.

·Participants will be expected to attend and fully participate in all monthly one-hour virtual sessions. If participants cannot attend, then they must watch the recording of the sessions and be prepared for the next session.

·There are no refunds.

·Participants will be expected to attend the 2027 and 2028 Alliance Annual Conferences, as well as in person sessions and a graduation ceremony. Participants will be expected to pay their own travel expenses to attend the conferences.

·Participants will be given a peer partner to help them build cross-sector relationships and community. Participants will be matched with their peer partner at the beginning of the program.

·Participants are expected to complete a Capstone project and present it at the 2028 Annual Conference.

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19. I understand the participants’ expectations and agree to fulfill them if I am selected for the program. (Required.)

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