SWFL Women's Executive Leadership Program

SWFL Women's Executive Leadership Program is sponsored by Southwest Florida Community Foundation. A professional development program for women executives and leaders in Southwest Florida, offering eight in-person sessions starting January 14, 2026.

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* Who We Are Since 1976, we have partnered with donors to distribute more than $132M to the community. * Our History Since 1976, we have partnered with donors to distribute more than $132M to the community. * Team Collaboratory Meet the Team of community leaders, philanthropy experts, impact makers and change agents.

* Governance & Board Meet the The Governing Team of Trustees, Senior Advisors and Emeritus members. * Annual Report Our work is made possible by our belief in Community Collaboration. * Stewardship & Finance Last year we made $12.

0 million in grants, bringing the total since our founding to more than $132. 0 million. * Careers We’re on a quest to find passionate people to help make Southwest Florida even better.

* Contact Us Access general contact details, driving directions and parking information. * Our Impact From Collaboratory’s experience with FutureMakers, we know – and can share with you – some effective ways to work together and measure your progress. * Grantmaking Since 1976, we have partnered with donors to distribute more than $132M to the community.

* Fund Development & Mgmt We are working with donors to increase public, private, nonprofit investments that foster the pursuit of the regionally coordinated 2040 goal. * Community Leadership Collaboratory is using our community leadership role to resource, engage, and coordinate regional coalitions of cross-sector partners aligned around shared goals.

* Nonprofit Capacity Building Provide training and resources to regional partner organizations to strengthen our collective ability to solve problems together * Scholarships Scholarships offered through Collaboratory provide vital financial support to students in Southwest Florida who are pursuing education and skills * FutureMakers Coalition Our goal is to strengthen Southwest Florida’s education-to-workforce pipeline by advancing system-level solutions that improve outcomes from early learning through career attainment.

* Health & Wellness Coalition Transforming Southwest Florida to be among the healthiest communities in the nation.

* Community Infrastructure Coalition Through collaborative partnerships, the Community Infrastructure Coalition leverages collective impact strategies to advance system-level solutions that improve community infrastructure outcomes across Southwest Florida, ensuring that every individual can experience a high quality of life supported by accessible, sustainable, and resilient communities.

* Impact Dashboard The impact dashboard shows key regional goals that everyone is working toward, with the aim of solving social issues by 2040. * For professional Advisors For nearly 50 years, we’ve partnered with donors, professional advisors, and nonprofit organizations to support meaningful philanthropy. * Why Collaboratory?

Learn why Collaboratory is the trusted organization for your clients philanthropic goals. * Advisor Resources Get access to tools and resources, for your clients. # Executive Women’s Leadership Program Empowering women to lead with purpose, confidence, and connection.

The Southwest Florida Executive Women’s Leadership Program brings together a select cohort of accomplished women leaders for an eight-session experience designed to deepen self-awareness, strengthen leadership capacity, and expand influence. Through practical, strengths-based learning, mentorship, and peer connection, participants gain the insight and tools to lead themselves and others with greater clarity and impact.

**Program Dates:**January – May 2027 Bi-monthly sessions held at Collaboratory in Fort Myers **For questions please contact:**Bailey Susic bailey@sofiades. com Executive-level women and senior leaders seeking a trusted space to grow, reflect, and connect with peers equally committed to professional and personal development.

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