The Leadership Development Program (LDP) is one of the Rotaract Club of Birmingham’s most impactful internal initiatives—created to equip members with the tools, confidence, and connections needed to become dynamic leaders in their careers, communities, and beyond.
This competitive and highly personalized program is intentionally designed to develop each participant’s leadership style through hands-on learning, peer collaboration, and targeted mentorship. Whether you're just beginning your leadership journey or looking to sharpen your existing skills, LDP meets you where you are and helps you grow from there.
What You’ll Experience:
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Tailored leadership training grounded in real-world challenges
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Small group learning cohorts to deepen connection and collaboration
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Interactive workshops led by Birmingham’s top civic and business leaders
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Opportunities for introspection, goal-setting, and personalized growth
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Access to a network of LDP alumni who continue to lead in diverse sectors
Through LDP, you’ll unlock new ways to lead authentically and effectively—whether at work, in service, or within Rotaract.
Why It Matters:
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Accelerates your professional development
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Deepens your engagement with the Club and community
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Prepares you for future leadership roles—within Rotaract and beyond
If you're ready to grow, challenge yourself, and lead with purpose, the Leadership Development Program is your next step.
Applications are Due August 21, 2025
Program Pillars
Speakers
Gain insights from local industry leaders & experts
Professional Partners
Experience mentorship from some of Birmingham's Leading individuals
Group Project
Make a direct impact by developing a solution to a problem
Program Timeline
Lead the Change You Want to See.
Unlock your potential—apply now to join the next generation of Rotaract leaders.
Ben Bickerstaff
LDP was an invaluable experience for both my personal and professional growth. It's an incredible program that exposes our members to challenges we face in our community and allows us to band together to create value for the club.
Denzel Okinedo
Being a member of LDP helped cultivate and develop the leadership skills and strategic thinking needed to support a team and continued growth. It also allowed me to meet mentors and colleagues that fostered a network of trusted advisors and lifelong friends.
Maggie Elliot
Being an LDP member prepared me in my personal and professional career. I experienced a lot of growth as a leader and learned a lot about myself. The leadership skills I learned in LDP are something I am using every day managing people at work.
FAQs
Participants are expected to attend monthly meetings from September to April. Additionally, the expectation is to fully engage and execute the club project, which could extend beyond the program’s official end date.
What is the time commitment for the program?
The program will accept no more than 12 participants.
How many participants are accepted into the program?
Applications open in early August and can be submitted via the form linked on the “Apply Now” buttons on this page.
What is the application process?
Have more questions?
Please direct all other questions to Ritchie Kruunenberg and Sammi Woronoff via Slack or membership@rotaractbhm.org.