The ILD community gathered on September 20, 2023 at University of Denver to officially welcome the Class of 2024. See the class list here.

The reception follows the Fall Retreat, which provides a broad foundation for the year ahead. ILD's newest class is full of energy, ready to confront challenging topics, and already fast friends.

Interesting Facts about the Newest ILD Cohort

They are the 16th ILD Class!
Average number of years in the field: about 7
Development staff size ranges from 1 - 35
Budget size ranges from $500k - More than $10 million

Retreat Reading and Pre-Work

Once again, participants took the Clifton Strengths assessment and read a portion of the book Strengths-Based Leadership. This prepared them for Dr. Ellen Winiarczyk's session (where we all experienced her woo!). Together, they explored what their profile meant to them and how it could inform their work. It was a challenging, motivating, and powerful start to the year. We introduced a new book this year, From Generosity to Justice: A New Gospel of Wealth. Ford Foundation CEO Darren Walker's book provided the groundwork for reflection and discussion that will continue throughout the year. Finally, the class read, "The Storied History of Giving in America" from Smithsonian Magazine's Amanda Moniz.