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Thanks to our incredible community, this year’s Colorado Gives Day was a success! Together, we raised almost $7,000 between November 1st and December 10th to support scholarships, our current programs, and exciting new opportunities in 2025.  We also want to extend a special thank you to those who participated in the recurring gift match. Your ongoing commitment ensures that we can continue empowering leaders year-round.  Your support makes a real difference for our small, but mighty, organization.  Your generosity makes leadership development accessible to more individuals through scholarships while sustaining and expanding our programs. As Margaret Cousins said, “Appreciation can change [...]

At Roaring Fork Leadership, we celebrate organizations that demonstrate leadership through service to their community. This month, we’re excited to highlight the Colorado River Valley Chamber, a dedicated organization selected as one of RFL Academy’s Civic Impact Projects.  The Colorado River Valley Chamber serves as a vital resource for businesses in the region.  The Chamber serves Silt, Rifle, Battlement Mesa, and Parachute and engages local businesses to better understand their needs and deliver resources that drive growth and community engagement. Their mission is to advance the regional economy through leadership in collaboration with decision-makers for business advocacy and by strategically facilitating [...]

RFL Mastermind is a five-month women’s collaborative leadership program. Starting this January, a group of 12-14 women come together (led by the preeminent coach & facilitator Nancy Fredericks) to support one another, share wisdom, and set new goals. We believe that connecting to ourselves, and our community, is fundamental to flourishing leadership.  The agenda of RFL Mastermind belongs to the participants as we create a career – and life – that thrives today and far into the future. Together we hone our business and personal skills by challenging each other to create goals, brainstorm ideas, and support each other with honesty, [...]

At Roaring Fork Leadership, we believe that everyone is a leader, and everyone belongs in leadership. This guiding principle fuels our work year-round—and Colorado Gives Day is your opportunity to join us in creating a stronger, more inclusive community.  This year, Colorado Gives Day falls on Tuesday, December 10, but the giving starts early! You can schedule your donation starting now, and thanks to a generous matching fund, every recurring gift up to $100 will be matched dollar for dollar. That means your support goes twice as far in helping RFL develop empowered, compassionate, and effective leaders across the Roaring Fork [...]

At Roaring Fork Leadership, we celebrate organizations that embody leadership through service to our community. This month, we’re thrilled to highlight SANA: Safe and Abundant Nutrition Alliance, a remarkable organization chosen as one of RFL Academy’s Civic Impact Projects.   SANA is a coalition dedicated to combating food insecurity and promoting community well-being in the Roaring Fork and Colorado River Valleys. Their mission is to ensure that all families in our community have access to nutritious foods, fostering a healthier and more prosperous community.   SANA tackles the critical community challenge of food scarcity, working to expand access to healthy and culturally relevant food [...]

We're seeking talented, dedicated board members who are passionate about empowering the next generation of leaders and shaping the future of our community. Becoming an RFL board member is more than a role—it’s an opportunity to lead, learn, and make a lasting impact.  Current board members share that serving with RFL has enhanced their own personal and professional development, fostered a growth mindset, and supported lifelong learning—core values that are at the heart of leadership. Many are driven by the opportunity to contribute their unique skillsets to meet organizational needs while working toward the greater good of our valley, building a [...]