LEADERSHIP DONE DIFFERENTLY
Our programs are unique because of their deep, personal nature that helps leaders reflect and build trusting relationships with each other. The result is a cadre of leaders equipped with the mindsets, skills, and connections to advance community well-being.
Courage to Lead is a reflective retreat-based program designed to invest in and reinvigorate leaders.
Serves: Executive and experienced nonprofit and other social sector leaders from Santa Barbara County and throughout California.
Structure: 5 two-day retreats over thirteen months, plus monthly small groups
Network: 198 alumni
Katherine Harvey Fellows invests in talented and motivated future community leaders from a variety of professions, backgrounds, and perspectives.
Serves: Up and coming community-driven leaders from a mix of professions including business, legal, faith, education, government and other professions within Santa Barbara County.
Structure: 12 month program consisting of one 4-hour meeting per month, plus outside experiential work.
Network: 20 participants and 149 alumni


Leading for Community Impact program engages northern Santa Barbara County nonprofit professionals to develop their leadership skills and explore management strategies to make a greater impact.
Serves: Experienced and rising nonprofit and social sector professionals who works towards the wellbeing of Santa Maria Valley communities including Santa Maria, and Lompoc.
Structure: 11 months of 10 full-day sessions, and one month of capstone project
Network: 20 participants and 64 alumni