Colorado Change Leader Program

Colorado Change Leader Program Program Summary The Colorado Change Leader Program builds effective and ethical leaders and leadership pipelines for stronger Colorado creative communities and industries. The program is made up of: A Change Leader Institute. A Change Leader Implementation Project. An annual Change Leader alumni convening at the CCI Summit. An alumni network. Opportunities for funding to support alumni professional development and mentorship. Intended Audience: Emerging and established leaders—within organizations—who are working through collaboration to build a better Colorado through arts and culture. Program Goals and Objectives: Build effective and ethical leaders and leadership pipelines for stronger Colorado creative communities and industries. Through transformational experiences and curriculum, uncover leaders’ personal strengths and authentic leadership styles. Deliver lasting leadership skills that empower ethical influence and productive collaboration. Deliver and maintain wide-circle experiences where everyone is valued, has access, and feeds back into the program. Strengthen Colorado’s creative communities through deep connections that realize the power of inter and intra-community collaboration. Establish and encourage strong personal bonds for self-actualized networks. Build an inclusive and welcoming environment where all participants unhesitatingly reach out to CCI and program alumni for support. Build a network that connects creative leaders from across Colorado’s many diverse communities and geographies. The institute is a month-long leadership course that includes pre-readings, a three-day in-person leadership intensive, two 2-hour remote training modules, personal coaching, and meetings with a learning pod. Following completion of the Change Leader Institute, Change Leaders are eligible to apply for funding to support an implementation project. Alumni are also eligible to apply for funding to support initiatives that provide opportunities for professional development and collaboration within the alumni network. The application for the 2026 Change Leader Institute will open on May 5 and closes July 5, 2026. Overview Type:  Leadership program For:  Colorado residents interested in community building Cost : Participants are provided with a stipend that covers materials required for participation. Application period : Application will open on May 5 and closes on July 5, 2026. OEDIT division:  Colorado Creative Industries Expand All Institute, Implementation Project, and Network Change Leader Institute The Colorado Change Leader Program accepts 12-25 participants for the 3-day institute that is held annually in the fall. We keep class sizes small to allow active learning and personal connection. When reviewing applications, we consider participant and organizational geographic diversity. The institute is a month-long three-day leadership course that includes: Pre-readings. A three-day in-person leadership intensive. Two 2-hour remote training modules. Personal coaching. Meetings with a learning pod. Helps participants change their communities. Change Leader Implementation Project Following completion of the Change Leader Institute, Change Leaders are eligible to apply for funding to support an implementation project. Change Leader Projects are creative solutions to social and community needs. After you take part in the institute, you can submit a project proposal. If your proposal is accepted, Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) will give a stipend of up to $500 to complete your project. You will need to plan a project that responds to your community’s needs. Each project is different, and we encourage Change Leaders to work together on projects. Past project examples include: Supporting local civic engagement using arts as a medium.

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