Leadership Development Program
The program that takes today’s members and turns them into tomorrow’s leaders.
Unlock Your Leadership Potential with Rotaract of Birmingham
The Leadership Development Program (LDP) is designed to provide a personalized, enriching experience that empowers members to enhance their leadership skills and explore new interests. This competitive program ensures we optimize our resources and foster meaningful relationships among members.
Program Pillars
Speakers
Professional Partners
Group Project
Program Timeline
Application
Complete the application by the deadline of August 15th
Begin Program
Once accepted you will begin the program with a kickoff party. From there you are expected to attend one session per month from September to May.
Match with your Mentor
In December, you will match with your Professional Partner mentor. This will be a member of the Downtown Rotary club. You will have regular meetings through the program.
Complete Your Project
You will work with your fellow group members to complete a project that will directly benefit the club. The incoming president will set the scope for the project.
Prior Participants
LDP was an invaluable experience for both my personal and professional growth. It's an incredible program that exposes our members to the challenges we face in our community and allows us to band together to create value for the club.
Ben Bickerstaff
Being a member of LDP helped cultivate and develop the leadership skills and strategic thinking needed to support a team and continued growth. It also allowed me to meet mentors and colleagues that fostered a network of trusted advisors and lifelong friends.
Denzel Okinedo
Being an LDP member prepared me in my personal and professional career. I experienced a lot of growth as a leader and learned a lot about my self. The leadership skills I learned in LDP are something I am using every day now managing people at work. The professional partners program is something I cherish as I have been mentored by mine for the past 3 years and he has impacted me in such a positive way!
Maggie Elliot
FAQs
What is the time commitment for the program?
Participants are expected to attend monthly meetings from August to May. Additionally, the expectation is to fully engage and execute the club project, which could extend beyond the program’s official end date.
How many participants are accepted into the program?
The program will accept between 12 and 14 participants.
What is the application process?
Applications open in early August and can be submitted via the form linked on the “Apply Now” buttons on this page.
Have more questions?
Please direct all other questions to the Vice President of Membership Development, Sarah Rawls. Email her at membership@rotaractbhm.org.