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Schedule

Cohort members are required to attend orientation, the fall retreat, as well as monthly courses. Each participant will review and sign a participation agreement before beginning ILD.

The ILD class meets monthly from September through May for a full-day session. (Note: This may shift from year to year, depending on holidays, etc.) Additional special events include the orientation and kick-off retreat in late August/early September as well as capstone presentations and graduation in May. Participants will also meet monthly with their mentor. One or more seasonal sessions may be held throughout the year. These are optional and typically take place over breakfast or lunch.

Current Year Schedule

2026 - 2027 Schedule

Orientation
September 11, 2026 | 10am - 2pm
Denver

September Leadership Development Retreat + Kickoff Reception - 
September 24 - 25, 2026
Plan on two full days of programming in mid - late September. Day one will be followed by a happy hour with your classmates. Day two will be followed by a kick-off reception with the ILD community. The final schedule for these two days along with orientation coming soon. See dates below for the remainder of the year.

Monthly Classes (meet from 8:45am - 4pm)

Monthly classes will take place throughout the metro area
The year begins with the fall retreat (date above)
Friday, October 23, 2026
Friday, November 6, 2026
Friday, December 4, 2026
Friday, January 29, 2027
Friday, February 26, 2027
Friday, March 26, 2027
Friday, April 30, 2027

Monday, May 3, 2027 Capstone Presentations
Wednesday, May 12, 2027 | Graduation Celebration & Reception

Curriculum & Topics

Classes are taught by experienced development professionals. The curriculum focuses on teaching development and relationship-building skills within a leadership context. The curriculum is relevant to organizations of all sizes, settings, and missions. Read highlights from the year

Topics include: 

  • Leadership Principles and Practice
  • Community-Centered Fundraising
  • The History of Philanthropy in the US
  • Career Journey
  • The Development Plan
  • Discovery and Donor Conversations
  • Gift Planning
  • Development Culture and Management
  • Major Gifts
  • Budgeting and Finance
  • Ethics
  • Donor Stewardship
  • Working with Donors of Color

These topics are presented by a phenomenal team of faculty and guest speakers. Faculty list

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Institute for Leaders in Development
at University of Denver

College of Professional Studies University Hall 301
2197 S. University Blvd.
Denver, CO 80208

Email: ildcolorado@gmail.com

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