The Rotary Club of Fort Collins Leadership Academy is a dynamic 6-month cohort-based program designed to foster a community where aspiring leaders can hone their skills, exchange ideas, and thrive collectively.
Rotary Leadership Academy was created with two goals in mind:
- To establish a reputation for the Rotary Club of Fort Collins as a place where individuals can grow as leaders in their personal and professional lives
- To help cultivate the future leadership of our community and our club
Join us on a transformative journey where leadership development meets community empowerment!
The 2025 Cohort is OPEN!
Rotary Leadership Academy cohorts span 6 months, with one 3-hour session per month throughout the cohort.
Cohort Pricing: $150 for non-members, members of the Rotary Club of Fort Collins are free
Schedule: Sessions are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month April through September from 4:30pm - 7:30pm at the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce
Additional Details:
- There will be a happy hour kick-off in March
- Cohorts are limited to 12 people
- Homework or pre-work may be requested by session leaders to enhance the impact of their sessions
- Sessions are in-person in Fort Collins
- Participants can not miss more than 1 session to successfully complete the program
- Session duration will be up to 3 hours and will feature light dinner for each participant
- Participants will be required to complete a checklist of activities in addition to attending the sessions, including: attending a Rotary Club of Fort Collins board meeting, giving a short personal presentation during one of the meeting times, supporting the annual golf tournament, etc.
- A certificate of completion will be provided
Course Topics by Month:
- Personal Leadership
- Public Speaking & Presentation Skills
- Strategic Planning & Vision Setting
- Sales & Marketing/Storytelling
- Project Management & Execution
- Coaching, Facilitating & Leading with the Heart