At Roaring Fork Leadership, we believe leadership belongs to everyone. It’s not about titles or resumes – it’s about the courage to step up, the heart to serve others, and the drive to make meaningful change. Each year, the RFL Academy and Mastermind programs bring together individuals from every corner of our valley, and your support ensures that these transformational opportunities remain accessible to all.

Through our Pay It Forward campaign, we’re growing a robust scholarship and program support fund to remove financial barriers – not just for those facing economic hardship, but for anyone with the passion to lead. This includes stay-at-home parents reentering the workforce, those early in or changing their careers, and professionals in the nonprofit and public sectors. Scholarships are open to all participants, because accessibility supports our mission: anyone can be a leader.

Why Pay It Forward?
When our program costs are covered, we open the door for leaders from every background and sector. That means more voices at the table, richer collaboration, and stronger outcomes. Your gift helps us cultivate cohorts that reflect the true diversity of the Roaring Fork Valley: professionally, culturally, and socioeconomically.

The Impact Is Real

  • Emerging leaders gain the skills and confidence to step into their full potential

  • Cross-sector collaboration strengthens community-wide impact

  • Graduates go on to launch initiatives, lead teams, and inspire change from within

From a 2020 Academy Alum:
“When I was in RFL Academy, I was working three jobs and living in a small studio apartment. Without the scholarship fund, I wouldn’t have been able to participate. RFL changed my entire outlook on myself and my career, and that change is still shaping my life today.”

Be the Difference
Your gift isn’t just an act of generosity, it’s a catalyst. It empowers the stay-at-home mom stepping back into leadership. The early-career professional with big ideas. The nonprofit worker ready to grow. It brings us closer to a community where leadership truly reflects all of us.

Make your gift today and help us continue to build diverse, empowered cohorts ready to shape the future.

Click here to donate

Or mail your check to:
Roaring Fork Leadership
PO Box 12095
Aspen, CO 81612

For questions about giving or to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact:
Lizz Bailey, Director of Development
(732) 266-6247 | lizz@rfleadership.org