Leadership Tomorrow Flagship Program
Participating in Leadership Tomorrow’s 10-month Flagship Program is a transformative experience. Each year, 80 Puget Sound leaders from the nonprofit, private, and public sectors build career-enhancing skills, a stronger network, and a deeper understanding of our region’s opportunities and challenges. Graduates are prepared to drive positive change, advance in their careers, and lead with purpose and impact.
We are now accepting applications for the Leadership Tomorrow Class of 2026. Apply online by April 7, 2025. For questions about the program, please contact Megan.
How You’ll Grow:
Leadership Development: Build a toolkit of essential leadership skills, including navigating conflict, leading healthy and effective teams, and managing complex challenges. These skills will empower you to lead with curiosity and courage—essential qualities for driving meaningful change.
Cross-Sector Network: Join a vibrant and growing community of leaders from diverse fields and create enduring relationships that extend beyond the program. Leadership Tomorrow’s robust alumni network opens doors to collaboration, mentorship, and a lasting community of peers committed to creating positive change in our community.
Enhanced Regional Knowledge: Gain a deeper understanding of the interconnected challenges and opportunities that shape our region. Graduates leave inspired and prepared to contribute to a more equitable community through board service, public office, or volunteerism.
Purpose-Driven Careers: Explore your values, strengths, and areas for growth to gain clarity and purpose in your leadership journey. With new skills, connections, and insights, you will be positioned for career advancement, personal growth, and increased responsibility within your organization and community.
Opportunities To Learn More:
Attend an information session or recruitment event to learn about the curriculum, hear from alumni, and ask questions!
Feb 27, 2025, 12-1 p.m. Online Zoom Info Session. Register here.
March 4, 2025, 5:30-7 p.m. Private Sector Happy Hour and Recruitment Event at Davis Wright Tremaine. Register here.
March 5, 2025, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Queer Alumni and Allies Happy Hour and Recruitment Event at an LT alum’s home in downtown Seattle. Register here.
March 17, 2025, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Arts & Culture Recruitment Event at Town Hall Seattle. Register here.
March 18, 2025, 9-10 a.m. Online Zoom Info Session. Register here.
March 19, 2025, 5:30-7:30 p.m. BIPOC Networking & Recruitment Event at Perkins Coie. Register here.
March 25, 2025, 5-6 p.m. Online Zoom Info Session. Register here.
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The Flagship Program curriculum consists of orientation, two overnight retreats, eight monthly daylong sessions, and a small group project.
Program Dates:
September 11, 12, or 13 (confirming date), 2025, 5:30-8 p.m. Orientation (mandatory): the cohort gathers to foster initial connections and prepare for the program year.
September 19, 2025, 9 a.m. – September 20, 2025, 5 p.m. Fall Retreat (mandatory): cohort members begin to establish trust and belonging as a learning community and are introduced to leadership frameworks.
October 9, 2025, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Neighborhoods & Communities Possibility Day: Possibility Days include site visits, experiential activities, small group discussions, and Q&A with regional leaders.
November 13, 2025, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Health and Wellbeing Possibility Day
December 11, 2025, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Economy Possibility Day
January 8, 2026, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Basic Needs Possibility Day
February 6, 2026, 9a.m.-February 7, 5 p.m. Mid-Year Retreat (mandatory): cohort members deepen individual and collective understanding of racial equity and increase confidence on how to take action to confront racial inequities.
March 12, 2026, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Arts & Culture Possibility Day
April 9, 2026, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Environment Possibility Day
May 14, 2026, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Education Possibility Day
June 11, 2026, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Final Possibility Day and Graduation: brings closure to the program year and celebrates the cohort’s graduation.
Small Group Project: Class members work in small teams on projects that benefit the community.
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Leadership Tomorrow seeks to build cohorts that represent diversity in industry, geography, demographics, and life experience. Within each cohort, 40-60% of our participants identify as BIPOC, and most are mid- to senior-level leaders whose ages range between 25 and 65. We look for candidates who demonstrate:
Commitment to community engagement.
Leadership in their area of influence.
Curiosity, openness to multiple viewpoints, and a desire to broaden their perspectives.
Willingness to work in a multiracial learning environment, engage with others at different stages in their learning journey, and deepen their personal role in advancing racial equity.
A strong interest in the curriculum and a willingness to learn and practice LT’s values.
Reasons for wanting to participate in the program beyond networking.
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Tuition is $6,000. Financial aid is available, and we offer interest-free payment plans. We do not offer full scholarships, but we aim to provide financial aid in a way that maximizes accessibility. To request financial aid, complete the short financial aid application when you apply for LT. Financial aid requests are confidential and have no bearing on whether you are selected to participate.
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The application process includes submitting a written application and participating in a 30-minute Zoom interview. The application and interview are equally weighted.
April 7, 2025: applications are due before 8 p.m. Pay nonrefundable $100 application fee. If the fee is a barrier and your household income is below $115,000, email Megan to request a scholarship.
April 14-May 13, 2025: participate in a 30-minute Zoom interview with three people from our all-volunteer selection committee. We interview all applicants.
June 5, 2025: all candidates notified via email of their selection status.
Alumni Testimonials:
“It would not be an overstatement to say that Leadership Tomorrow completely changed my approach to leadership. …It meant a lot to see that leadership can come in any form and in any title (or lack thereof)—and that someone who looks like me can absolutely lead.”
“LT helped me see how important it is to listen to the community most impacted by challenges as the one with the best insights into future opportunities that will work. I also developed a greater understanding for why partnerships between public, private, and nonprofit sectors are vital for addressing big problems like affordable housing, environmental justice, and public safety.”
“More than 20 years later, I still tap into my LT network... Not only did I learn during my LT year, I’ve stayed connected to LT in ways that help me to continue to learn, grow, and serve our community.”