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Leadership Through Experiential Development

By engaging individuals in immersive, values-based experiences and community-centered growth, we cultivate empowered, purpose-driven leaders, because transformative learning and personal development foster lasting behavioral change and civic ownership. This strategy centers on the belief that leadership emerges not from formal instruction alone, but through lived experience, reflection, and identity development within a communal and values-driven context. It integrates experiential education, personal transformation, mentorship, and service to build leaders who act with empathy, accountability, and cultural awareness—distinguishing it from models that prioritize skills training or policy advocacy in isolation.

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who runs it

Organizations running this strategy · 30

what it looks like in practice

Activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above — what the strategy looks like on the ground.

  • Delivers curriculum-based restorative practices and leadership development The NRU Corporation
    capacity building
    Offers a structured curriculum and experiential programs in restorative practices covering trust, communication, empathy, accountability, resilience, healing, and leadership, aimed at fostering individual and community transformation. Includes leadership development experiences grounded in emotional literacy and wellness-based engagement.
  • Facilitates restorative circles for emotional wellness and community building The NRU Corporation
    direct service
    Provides restorative circles for youth, adults, schools, and companies to support positive communication, emotional wellness, personal growth, and inclusive environments. These programs are delivered directly and through partnerships with educational, faith-based, and public organizations.
  • Offers group movement and wellness programs for community wellbeing The NRU Corporation
    direct service
    Provides structured group movement programs including Restorative Yoga, Mad Hot Movement, and restorative dance to support stress reduction, mindfulness, emotional balance, and physical wellness as part of a holistic approach to community health.
  • Provides male-specific wellness and mentoring programs The NRU Corporation
    direct service
    Offers targeted programs for men and boys including The Men's Wellness Circle, teen mentoring, and the Men of Grace initiative, providing counseling and developmental support focused on emotional literacy, personal growth, and healthy masculinity.
  • After-school academic and youth development programs BLACK MEN ACHIEVE OF GREATER ROCHESTER INC
    direct service
    Provides after-school services aimed at improving academic performance and graduation outcomes, incorporating mentorship and structured support. IRS-990 data indicates 20 to 25 such program sessions were delivered annually.
  • Career and educational exposure through events, field trips, and business tours BLACK MEN ACHIEVE OF GREATER ROCHESTER INC
    direct service
    Hosts events, field trips, business tours, and guest speaker workshops to expose youth to careers, higher education, vocational training, and networking opportunities. IRS-990 reports 20 to 25 such events annually, while website content confirms ongoing business and career exposure activities.
  • College and career readiness training BLACK MEN ACHIEVE OF GREATER ROCHESTER INC
    direct service
    Provides targeted training to prepare youth for college enrollment and career pathways, including vocational and higher education planning as part of its youth development services.
  • Health, wellness, and behavioral health services BLACK MEN ACHIEVE OF GREATER ROCHESTER INC
    direct service
    Delivers health and wellness programming, including individual and group behavioral health therapy using evidence-based techniques, grief and trauma counseling led by licensed counselors and pastors, and film-based discussions on mental health and identity.
  • Leadership, character, and life skills development programming BLACK MEN ACHIEVE OF GREATER ROCHESTER INC
    direct service
    Offers structured programming in leadership development, character education, life skills, and personal growth for boys and young men of color, delivered through workshops, group activities, and extracurricular clubs.
  • Travel-based and outdoor mentorship experiences BLACK MEN ACHIEVE OF GREATER ROCHESTER INC
    direct service
    Offers travel-based mentorship experiences and outdoor activities, including the Donald Starver Outdoor Explorers Program, to foster personal growth and strengthen mentor-mentee relationships.
  • Youth mentorship program with academic and personal development support BLACK MEN ACHIEVE OF GREATER ROCHESTER INC
    direct service
    Operates a structured youth mentorship program that provides one-on-one and group mentorship to young Black men in Rochester, focusing on academic achievement, personal growth, leadership development, and career readiness. Mentors are assigned to participants in after-school programming designed to improve graduation outcomes.
  • Youth violence intervention initiative BLACK MEN ACHIEVE OF GREATER ROCHESTER INC
    direct service
    Implements a youth violence intervention program as part of its broader youth development and mentorship services.
  • Advocates on policy issues affecting philanthropy THE PHILANTHROPY WORKSHOP INC DBA FORWARD GLOBAL
    advocacy
    Hosts virtual community calls to discuss emerging policy threats to nonprofit funding and tax-exempt status, enabling coordinated awareness and response among members.
  • Convenes Action Labs for collaborative problem-solving THE PHILANTHROPY WORKSHOP INC DBA FORWARD GLOBAL
    direct service
    Organizes Action Labs that bring members together to learn, collaborate, and develop solutions on key global issues including climate, democracy, AI for humanity, and mental health.
  • Convenes annual Global Summit for members and partners THE PHILANTHROPY WORKSHOP INC DBA FORWARD GLOBAL
    direct service
    Hosts an annual Global Summit that brings together over 250 members and strategic partners in international locations for learning, networking, and collaboration.
  • Delivers structured learning and certification programs for philanthropists THE PHILANTHROPY WORKSHOP INC DBA FORWARD GLOBAL
    capacity building
    Offers curriculum-based training programs such as Studios (deep dives into impact topics), Journeys (immersive place-based learning), and Action Planning (impact strategy development), including the first such program in effective giving.
  • Enables co-funding and resource exchange among members THE PHILANTHROPY WORKSHOP INC DBA FORWARD GLOBAL
    capacity building
    Facilitates member collaboration by enabling co-funding of opportunities and the exchange of resources, advice, and strategies to amplify collective impact.
  • Facilitates collective philanthropy among 300+ wealth holders THE PHILANTHROPY WORKSHOP INC DBA FORWARD GLOBAL
    capacity building
    Coordinates a global community of over 300 philanthropists who collectively deploy $1 billion annually toward addressing major social and environmental challenges through coordinated funding and collaboration.