Schedule

2025 - 2026 Schedule

Orientation
September 11, 2025 | 10am - 2pm
Denver

September Leadership Development Retreat + Kickoff Reception - Dates coming soon 
Plan on two full days of programming in mid - late September. Day one will be followed by a happy hour with your classmates. Day two will be followed by a kick-off reception with the ILD community. The final schedule for these two days along with orientation coming soon. See dates below for the remainder of the year.

Monthly Classes (meet from 8:45am - 4pm)

Monthly classes will take place throughout the metro area
The year begins with the fall retreat (date above)
Friday, October 24, 2025
Friday, November 7, 2025
Friday, December 5, 2025
Friday, January 27, 2026
Friday, February 27, 2026
Friday, March 27, 2026
Friday, April 24, 2026

Monday, May 4, 2026 Capstone Presentations
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | Graduation Celebration & Reception

Curriculum & Topics

Classes are taught by experienced development professionals. The curriculum focuses on teaching development and relationship-building skills within a leadership context. The curriculum is relevant to organizations of all sizes, settings, and missions. Read highlights from the year

Topics include: 

• Leadership Principles and Practice
• Community-Centered Fundraising
  
• The History of Philanthropy in the US
  
• Career Journey
  
• The Development Plan
• Discovery and Donor Conversations
  
• Gift Planning
• Development Culture and Management
  
• Major Gifts
  
• Budgeting and Finance
• Ethics
• Donor Stewardship
  
• Working with Donors of Color

These topics are presented by a phenomenal team of faculty and guest speakers. Faculty list