Nonprofit leaders play an essential role in creating positive change and supporting a thriving Greater Washington region. LeaderBridge® is a comprehensive leadership initiative of the Crimsonbridge Foundation that works together with nonprofit leaders and program partners to meet the leadership development interests of leaders of color and of diverse backgrounds to foster a more connected and collaborative leadership network.
Leaders
Supporting the leaders advancing our region is essential. LeaderBridge engages and connects nonprofit leaders in the Greater Washington region to leadership development programs that address their needs and interests.
Program Partners
LeaderBridge partners with program providers committed to equity to:
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Increase access to leadership development opportunities through inclusive outreach and marketing and
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Strengthen the leadership capacity of the region’s nonprofit sector.
Network
The LeaderBridge Network is comprised of more than 140 LeaderBridge alumni who represent the Greater Washington region. We seek to connect, showcase, share news, celebrate successes, and support nonprofit leaders in the region.
IMPACT
175+
leaders
supported through leadership development
130+
nonprofits
supported through participating staff
91%
of participants
have continued their career in the nonprofit sector
Since 2016, more than 150 local nonprofit leaders have advanced their professional skills with support from LeaderBridge and the Crimsonbridge Foundation. Leaders report they were able to immediately implement their learning to advance their organizations and community – cultivating board members, implementing staff training, improving finance and development structures, revising communications systems, enhancing evaluation processes, and more!
LEADERBRIDGE PARTNERS
LEADERBRIDGE TESTIMONIALS
The first couple of months in my new role felt daunting and I experienced imposter syndrome. However, thanks to the Certificate Program, I learned that some of the challenges I had been facing were challenges that other executive directors 5-10 years into their roles were still facing. I feel more confident now as a result of the Certificate Program.
Rafael Woldeab, LeaderBridge 2022 - Nonprofit Management Executive Certificate
Executive Director
City Blossoms
