Introducing LEAP Corporate Annual Contributors

LEAP is proud to thank a special group of companies who have joined with LEAP in partnership to show their commitment to diversity in the workplace, encourage LEAP's mission to grow leaders - specifically engaged, talented, and diverse leaders, and supports the Asian and Pacific Islander community.

For over 28 years, LEAP has changed the lives of over 150,000 people across geographies, generations, and genders; supported the strengthening of diverse Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities and influenced over 2,500 organizations across the private, public and nonprofit sectors. We are immensely proud of the impact we have made in “growing leaders” and we're pleased that we will be able to continue doing so with the help of our Corporate Annual Contributors.

Developing and Managing Grant Proposals:  Elements for Success

Sponsored by:

Presented by: Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics, Inc. (LEAP)

Date: Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Location: Southern California Edison, 2244 Walnut Grove Ave., Rosemead, CA  91770

Workshop Facilitators:
Alan Kumamoto, Partner, Kumamoto Associates Grace Toy, Senior Vice President, Administration & CFO, LEAP

Workshop Description:
Too often, those seeking financial support for a project or program invest time and effort in a grant application that is turned down or funded at a disappointing level. What do top grant writers know about crafting proposals that really hit the target?

In this class, participants will:

1. Learn the mechanics of how to write successful proposals 2. Discover how to adapt a program/project plan to meet the requirements of different types of funders 3. Develop a systematic way identifying and matching client and organizational needs with appropriate funding sources 4. Discuss budgeting concepts and its use as a fundraising tool.
2. Learn about differences between proposals for government, foundation and corporate funds

Space is limited!  To attend, please RSVP to Reimar Macaranas at rmacaranas@leap.org or 213-485-1422 x 4102.  Please also indicate your level of experience in writing, developing and managing corporate grant proposals.

LEAP Leadership In Action Summer Internship Program

Leadership in Action (LIA) is an eight-week paid summer internship program designed to develop emerging young leaders by providing college students with practical leadership skills and the opportunity to work hands-on in the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) community in Southern California.

Approaching its 13th year, the program takes learning beyond the classroom, and places the student interns in a range of API community based organizations in order to gain real-life experience working at nonprofits.

Learn more about this year’s group of interns by visiting their blogs and group project website:

• Rhommel Canare
• Monique Chhoeun
• Lina Chung
• Lance Kanamori
• Katherine Lebioda
• Albert Lee
• Amaris Leiataua
• Kelley Lowe

Group Project:
http://locatingapatoday.tumblr.com/

Sponsored by:

Emerging Leaders Program

The Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) is a three part, six-month program designed to build nonprofit organizational capacity by developing Asian and Pacific Islander (API) staff for future and current leadership and management roles in nonprofit organizations as well as increasing the retention of APIs who are committed to working in the nonprofit sector.  Built on LEAP’s Leadership Framework and focused on leadership development from an Asian and Pacific Islander cultural lens, participants will be able to expand and strengthen their individual leadership skills as well as contribute to the growth and advancement of their organizations.

Through the program, mid-senior level nonprofit managers will develop an understanding of strategies needed to grow and strengthen their organization by learning directly from peers, long-time Executive Directors, nonprofit consultants, and funders. Participants will combine personal and professional growth within the context of their work, explore and advance meaningful leadership practices, and sharpen strategic management skills. Through a six-session coaching process, participants will be able to implement their lessons learned and sharpen their skills through one on one coaching and with their peer mentors.

PROGRAM DATES AND LOCATIONS

2010 Class
PART 1: December 6 - 10, 2010 - Pomona, CA
PART 2: Ongoing (One-on-one coaching over 6 months)
PART 3: March 28 - 30, 2011 - Pomona, CA**

** Dates are subject to change.

Sponsored by:

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Leadership Development Program
Los Angeles, CA, 2011 (Dates TBD)

The Leadership Development Program (LDP) is an integrated experiential curriculum designed to explore the responsibilities and challenges of the workplace from an API cultural lens and helps participants develop their own paths to leadership positions. It is designed for API employees of leading global organizations in project management to mid level management positions.

Unlike traditional executive education programs, the intensive, interactive five-day program Leadership Development Program is made specifically for the values and needs of API leaders. It helps participants realize differences between Asian and mainstream American business culture and helps them bridge the gap while retaining their Asian values. API employees will come out of the program with the understanding, self-confidence and tools to take action and determine their own route to professional, leadership and career success.

Senior Managers Leadership Forum
Los Angeles, November 2010 (Date TBD)

This highly interactive and thought-provoking 2.5-day program is designed to prepare senior-level Asian and Pacific Islander Managers to assume the next level of management and acquire skills to meet the challenges of executive leadership in leading their companies to continued growth and profitability in the global marketplace.  Register today!

Program Location and Dates

November 2010 (Date TBD), Pacific Palms Conference Resort, Los Angeles, CA

Tuition

$4,500 (Includes instruction, materials, and meals. Travel and lodging not included)

Register Online

More Information

Download the 2009 Senior Manager Leadership Forum brochure
Frequently Asked Questions

For additional information, please contact:
Linda Akutagawa
Sr. Vice President of Resource & Business Development
(213) 485- 1422 x 4115
lakutagawa@leap.org

 New LEAP Report - 2009 APA Representation on Fortune 100 Boards

As part of our long-term strategy on research of Asian Pacific American (APA) representation in top leadership roles, LEAP’s 2009 APA Representation on Fortune 100 Boards marks the first of a series of reports measuring the inclusion at the highest levels of the American workplace including public, private, foundation, education and nonprofit sectors.
 
LEAP’s 2009 APA Representation on Fortune 100 Boards shows that despite the business and economic clout of the group, APAs remain absent from corporate boards. 76% of Fortune 100 companies lack APA representation on their boardrooms. In 2009, 23 Asian Pacific Americans held just 27 board seats at 24 companies in the Fortune 100.  APAs constitute over 5% of the US population and more than $500 billion in purchasing power.

Read the highlights of the report here, or download a PDF copy.

MORE INFORMATION:
Press Release

Report Download : PDF

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Rima K. Matsumoto
Vice President of Research and Strategic Alliances
(202) 412-4190
rmatsumoto@leap.org

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