named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
CLN Class Year Program
Year-long, competency-based leadership training program that develops skills in self-awareness, team building, communication, ethics, and community asset discovery for professionals in Chautauqua County.
Mike and Kathy Ricketts Leadership Award
Annual award recognizing adult leaders in Chautauqua County who exemplify community leadership, funded through a partnership with the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Leadership network and cross-sector collaborationConnects leaders across business, education, nonprofit, and government sectors to strengthen communities and enrich community resources in Chautauqua County, New York, through ongoing networking and alumni engagement.
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Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Leadership training and development programOffers a year-long, competency-based leadership training program that builds personal and community leadership skills and orients participants to local assets and regional opportunities in Chautauqua County, New York. The program has trained over 650 professionals since its inception in 1993.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Recognition of community leadershipAwards the Mike & Kathy Ricketts Leadership Award to individuals in recognition of outstanding leadership contributions to Chautauqua County.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$75K
Contributions & grants$8K11%
Program service revenue$58K77%
Investment income$70%
Other revenue$110
expenses
Total expenses$74K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$24K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$86K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$54K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +6.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Young | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $24K |
board members · 9
- ANNIE CHARTRAND — Director
- CHRIS TAVERNA — Director
- KATIE CASTRO — Director
- MIKE MICCICHE — Director
- MINDIE MCCARTHY — Director
- STEPHANIE WILLIAMS — Director
- TRENTON LUTES — Director
- VALERIE WEBER — Director
- VICTORIA ECKERT — Director
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- BOCES Partner — Collaborated with Gary Barr, BOCES superintendent, in establishing the leadership network.
- Chautauqua County Government — Geographic focus of leadership programs and community initiatives
- Chautauqua County Partner — Primary geographic focus for leadership development and community engagement initiatives.
- Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Partner — Organization that participates in CLN leadership programs by sending class year students.
- Chautauqua County Child Advocacy Program Partner — Shared job opportunities for Family Advocate through CLN communications.
- Chautauqua Foundation Partner — Organization that participates in CLN leadership programs by sending class year students.
- Chautauqua Institution Partner — Held foundational meetings with key stakeholders at the Chautauqua Institution.
- Chautauqua Institution Partner — Organization that participates in CLN leadership programs by sending class year students.
- Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Partner — Organization that participates in CLN leadership programs by sending class year students.
- Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Partner — Partnered to establish and administer the Mike and Kathy Ricketts Leadership Fund, with CLN administering the annual award.
- Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Partner — Organization that participates in CLN leadership programs by sending class year students.
- Cornell Cooperative Extension Partner — Included a representative from Cornell Cooperative Extension in the founding group for CLN.
- Falconer Printing Partner — Partner organization hosting the CLN apparel store platform.
- Jamestown Chamber of Commerce Partner — Partnered with the Jamestown Chamber of Commerce to develop a county-wide leadership program.
- Jamestown Community College Partner — Involved Sylvia Stenander from Jamestown Community College in the development of the leadership program.
- National Comedy Center Partner — Organization that participates in CLN leadership programs by sending class year students.
- Northern Chautauqua Chamber of Commerce Partner — Collaborated with the Northern Chautauqua Chamber of Commerce to create a leadership training program.
- SUNY Fredonia Partner — Engaged Karen West from SUNY-Fredonia as part of the founding group for the leadership network.
- State University of New York at Fredonia Partner — Organization that participates in CLN leadership programs by sending class year students.
- The Gebbie Foundation Partner — Organization that participates in CLN leadership programs by sending class year students.
- UPMC Chautauqua Partner — Organization that participates in CLN leadership programs by sending class year students.
- United Way Partner — Shared job opportunities for Director of Advancement through CLN communications.
- United Way of Southern Chautauqua County Partner — Organization that participates in CLN leadership programs by sending class year students.
- WCA Hospital Partner — Organization that participates in CLN leadership programs by sending class year students.
- YWCA of Jamestown Partner — Organization that participates in CLN leadership programs by sending class year students.
- community businesses and institutions Partner — Supports CLN through sponsorships and partnerships to advance leadership development.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Adapted and Hybrid Leadership Curriculum Modelmethodology: hybrid_curriculum_developmentBy combining externally validated leadership models with locally developed content, the organization creates a tailored leadership development experience that is both credible and contextually relevant, because adaptation ensures resonance with local needs while maintaining program rigor.
- Leadership Development for Community Improvementmethodology: leadership-development-for-community-improvementBy developing individual leadership capacity through training, mentorship, and cross-sector networks, the organization improves regional development outcomes, because stronger local leaders drive more effective and collaborative community change.
- Relational, Person-Centered Leadership Developmentmethodology: relational_leadershipBy using a relational and person-centered approach to leadership development, the organization builds authentic connections and county-wide relationships that strengthen community engagement and collaboration, because meaningful personal ties foster trust and collective action.