Leaders of nonprofits and tribal organizations in rural Alaska take note – there’s a new opportunity for you to refresh and recharge.
Rural Leader Getaway, an initiative of The Alaska Community Foundation (ACF), will award 10 round-trip tickets on Alaska Airlines to anywhere the airline flies. Alaska Airlines donated the tickets. The online application and guidelines are here.
Applicants must be an Alaska resident and executive director, CEO or tribal administrator of their organizations. There is no requirement for time spent in the top position, but the organization must be in a rural community. Preference will be given to leaders in organizations off the road system. Organizations in Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau are not eligible. The deadline to apply is March 22.
Alaskans face unique challenges given the landscape and distances between communities. This is particularly true for rural communities, where feelings of isolation are all too common. The Rural Leader Getaway Initiative is designed to recognize and provide rural leaders the opportunity to step away from their jobs, rejuvenate, and refresh so they can continue to lead effectively. Getaway tickets will be awarded on the basis of exemplary service and achievement, as reflected in the application.
The 10 awardees will be announced at the Foraker Leadership Summit in April. Questions? Email Penny Gage at pgage@alaskacf.org at ACF.
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