About the Program

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Program Facts

The National Hispana Leadership Institute (NHLI), a 501(c)3 organization based in Washington, DC was established in 1987 to address the underrepresentation of Latinas in the corporate, nonprofit and political arenas. NHLI’s mission is to develop Hispanas as ethical leaders through training, professional development, relationship building and community activism.

Overview

Sponsored by the American Express Foundation, Advancing Latina Leaders in Nonprofits (ALL IN) Program targets 24-34 year old Latinas (i.e. with less than 10 years of professional work experience) who are employed by a nonprofit organization. The Program seeks to cultivate, promote and sustain emerging nonprofit leaders by helping young Latina professionals develop their leadership and management skills, find their voice as effective community leaders, and build their external networks; and by providing access to role models and mentors.

Program

The NHLI ALL IN program will select 22 Fellows annually. The training component consists of a one-week 7 days) residential program in Washington, DC, a series of webinars, and nonprofit management track/workshops at the NHLI Annual Executive Leadership Conference held in Miami, FL in 2010.

ALL IN participants are provided with tools to facilitate effective career planning, strengthen leadership skills and sharpen management and communication skills. In addition fellows will:

• Learn the significance of being a Latina leader and effective community voice and change agent.
• Learn how to be a high-impact, high performing nonprofit leader.
• Gain insight into public policy issues affecting the Latino community.
• Gain access to role models and mentors and serve as role model and mentor to other Latinas.
• Meet other outstanding and diverse Latinas from across the country and become part of a powerful national network of Latina leaders.
• Apply the skills, strategies, and tools provided to address an organizational need/challenge through their leadership project.
• Earn a certificate in Nonprofit Management from Georgetown University’s Center for Public & Nonprofit Leadership.

Impact

As part of the mentoring component, each leader develops a mentoring/coaching plan to implement with their mentor (or if they do not have one, NHLI will match them with a mentor from its network). Program participants also mentor younger Latinas (someone they identify or an NHLI match). The leadership/community service component requires that each participant implement a leadership project in their institution that addresses an organizational need or supports the mission of their nonprofit organization.

The mentoring and leadership/community service components ensure that the program has a broader impact than the 22 direct participants. With each fellow mentoring at least two other young Latinas, an additional 44 young Latinas are directly impacted by the program every year, and hundreds benefit from the leadership projects implemented in communities across the country.

Leadership Training Elements

• 7-day leadership training in Washington, DC, July 30-August 6, 2010, includes a 3-day certificate course from Georgetown University’s Center for Public & Nonprofit Leadership.
• Webinar participation (dates TBA).
• Nonprofit Institute at the NHLI Annual Executive Leadership Conference in Miami, FL, November 3-5, 2010. (Please note: ALL IN participants must be there November 2.)
• Participation in NHLI’s CyberMadrina online mentoring program, and paired with an NHLI Executive Leadership Fellow.
• Implementation of a leadership/community service project that addresses a need in their organization or supports the institutional mission.
• Nationwide network of Latina women.

Requirements

• Currently employed by a Nonprofit Organization (501(c)3).
• A minimum 3 years of nonprofit experience.
• Between the ages of 24-34.
• Demonstrated strong leadership as indicated by community volunteer and civic engagement.
• Have a strong commitment to Latina/o issues.
• Applications must be submitted before Friday, April 30, 2010.

Cost

The cost of the program is approximately $8,500 per participant. Thanks to the support of sponsors and donors, NHLI is able to offer scholarships for the instructional part of the program and lodging (participants are responsible for covering transportation costs to Washington DC, and to the follow-up Institute in November, which in 2010 will be in Miami, FL). Selected participants will be required to cover a small (nonrefundable) Participation Fee.

The following is a list of Participation Fees based on your organization’s annual budget:

For other questions, email: Evelyn@nhli.org or call 703-527-6007.