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NATIONAL AFRICAN-AMERICAN
WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
THE PREMIER
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM UNIQUELY
DESIGNED FOR BLACK WOMEN
2022 LEADERSHIP
NAAWLI DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
A NOTE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
"WOW!" has been the collective response to the
exhilarating debut of our new leadership development
programming that launched in 2021.
We have courageously honored the mission of our
founders, evolved our programming, and remain the
premier leadership development program for black
women in the nation.
We couldn't be happier to continue building upon our
legacy as we march into the next year.
2022 marks 22 years of programming!
We have grown from the unprecedented challenges of
2020 and evolved our curriculum.
In addition to fundamental leadership skills, we assuredly
address the skill of adapting to change, navigating virtual
culture, and caring for personal and mental health in the
ever-changing work landscape.
Excitedly we announce the return of virtual programming
for our NAAWLI Class 2022!
"We encourage you to provide your We will uphold our standards of quality programming
through a specialized curriculum that speaks directly to
employees specialized
the unique experiences of black women.
programming that recognizes the
unique challenges of black women, We encourage you to provide your employees with
supports their authenticity, hones specialized programming that recognizes their unique
their professional prowess, and challenges, supports their authenticity, hones their
honors their heritage." professional prowess, and honors their heritage.
-Christopher Djordje, I'm proud to introduce and lead the 2022
NAAWLI Executive Director National African-American Women's Leadership Institute.
WHY BLACK WOMEN NEED SPECIALIZED PROGRAMMING
Women that have social identities that are different from the dominant workplace expectation—
that is, women who are not white, straight, are less than 40, and childless—encounter a myriad of
obstacles to be successful at work. Being forced to conform to cultural norms that may be at odds
with their social identities, encountering biases based upon their ethnicity and skin tone, and
maintaining their authenticity are just a few of the challenges. Leaders are stereotypically seen as
agentic: confident, competent, decisive, forceful, and independent. Men are stereotypically seen in
precisely the same ways. Consequently, men are regarded as natural leaders, but women overcome
serious challenges to be seen as competent, confident leaders.
Women of color pursuing careers in corporate workplaces are continually walking a tightrope
between “fitting in” and feeling authentic. The pressure that women of color feel to conform to this
expectation is loaded on top of racial bias. As a result, they are more likely to be treated unfairly in
promotions and training, to be discriminated against in advancement opportunities, and to
experience a far greater sense of frustration and disengagement. In today’s rapidly changing
business climate, organizations must be thoughtful, sensitive, and intentional its talent
development and retention.
Hear a NAAWLI graduate
explain the importance of this
unique experience.
OVERVIEW
The National African-American Women’s Leadership Institute, NAAWLI, is the premier leadership
and professional development program for black women. NAAWLI was founded in 2000 by Dr.
Gloria Scott, former president of Bennett College, and Dr. Zulma Barrios, Vice President at the Gallup
Leadership Institute in Lincoln, Nebraska. The founders developed a highly focused curriculum to
expose participants to the critical issues that affect black women in corporate through lectures,
discussion groups, simulations, and other leadership development activities.
With over 20 years of successful programming and almost 300 graduates, we continue to partner
with organizations that support the professional and personal growth of black women. Our
programing is specially designed to address intellectual, psychological, and purpose-driven
responsibilities in senior-level leadership. The integrated curriculum is strategically designed to
address mid-level professionals in corporations, small businesses, non-profits, and entrepreneurs.
Our success is in curating a safe and open experience that's thoughtfully built with meaningful
tenets that address the unique challenges of black women in the workplace and resource them
with relevant, up-to-date tools to navigate today’s business landscape.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
(3) WEEK-LONG SESSIONS
Cohorts of women from various industries and
organizations will experience NAAWLI through 3 week-long
intensive sessions that require their
full focus and commitment.
NAAWLI's 3 Sessions are thoughtfully and strategically
designed to create a foundation for impactful and
sustainable learning. Each session combines coursework
from 8 foundational tenets and is reinforced through
practical work scenarios and post-session strategy
tools for real-life application.
NAAWLI'S 8 CORE TENETS
Leadership
Mentorship
Organizational Culture
Presentation & Branding
Networking & Communications
Self-Care
Entrepreneurship
Community Service
A FEW SIGNATURE NAAWLI COURSES
ENTREPRENEURSHIP & FINANCIALS
LEADERSHIP Understanding Financials for Executives
Effective Team Leading Championing for Compensation
Navigating Change & Process Managing Budgets and Finances
Strategic Leading & Thinking
How to Lead: When You’re Not in Charge ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE
Advocating Within your Organization
PRESENTATION & BRANDING Women In the C-Suite Panel
Executive Presence
Personal Image & Branding SELF-CARE/ HEALTH
Effective Presentations: Pitching & Selling Creating & Maintaining Boundaries
Purpose & Authenticity At Work
NETWORKING & COMMUNICATIONS Applying Skills & Shifting Behavior
Networking & Influence
Difficult Conversations & Better Outcomes COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT
How to Collaborate Effectively A program-long participant initiative giving
back to underserved communities
CLASS OF 2022- VIRTUAL COHORT
The entire NAAWLI experience done virtually...
All courses, webinars, resources, and tools are hosted
through NAAWLI's online digital learning platform.
NAAWLI agile virtual curriculum is driven by real-
time classroom feedback and data collection.
Participants are required to be granted a reprieve
from work obligations so that they can focus during
the session's programming week.
SEE A CLIP OF OUR
VIRTUAL CLASS OF 2021
VIRTUAL COHORT DATES
March 21, 2022 – March 25, 2022
June 13, 2022 – June 17, 2022
September 5, 2022 – September 9, 2022
Graduation : Live in Atlanta, Georgia
September 17, 2022
VIRTUAL LEARNING BENEFITS
Learn from Anywhere COST AND FEES
Replay Courses for Reinforced Learning $6,500 per participant
Increased Accountability $30k per group of 5
Greater Diversity Mix of Participants Payments for accepted
Reduced Costs participants are due by
Flexibility 3/1/22
Sharpened Technology Skills
Login from any Device
Learn Independently
Supervisor/Company Participation
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
PARTICIPANT OUTCOMES
Strengthened core business skills and knowledge
Identification of leadership strengths, challenges, and opportunities
Improved strategic thinking and financial acumen
Expanded networks across industries
Increased ability to lead teams
Enhanced confidence and self-esteem
A lift in interpersonal skills and connectivity
Significant increase in productivity, project, and people management
A sense of validation to the unique cultural challenges that black women experience
Feeling of company support and investment into personal and career goals
HEAR FROM SOME OF OUR ALUMNI MEMBERS
COMPANY RETURN ON INVESTMENT
Cultural development that aligns with your organization’s unique internal culture
and overall sense of belonging.
Investment into Underrepresented Communities
Attract and Retain Talent
Demonstration and support of diversity and equity
Increased ability to lead teams through change
Increased Morale and Productivity
Cross-pollination of Ideas
Nurture Future Leaders
Increased Bottom Line
Support of Non-Profit Organization
Support of Equity and Equality for Black Women
HOW YOUR ORGANIZATION CAN HELP
NAAWLI is a non-profit organization that operates from the contribution and generosity of our
donors and company partners.
2022 makes 22 years of success and our most powerful program yet!
We seek sponsors to help keep our legacy alive and impact more women across the nation.
Please explore some of the donation packages below.
You may contact our Executive Director for sponsorship opportunities.
(Contributes to Operational Expenses)
BRONZE Company Logo/Acknowledgement in 2022 Press Packet
$20,000 Social Media Thank You Post w/ Company Logo
Contribution to NAAWLI Scholarship Fund
MAHOGANY
$30,000 (Covers Program Tools, Program Welcome Box, Session Lunch)
Company Logo on Welcome Box to each Participant
Logo/Acknowledgement in 2022 Program Press Packet
Social Media Thank You Post w/ Company Logo
Contribution to NAAWLI Scholarship Fund
(Covers Instructors, Facilities & Graduation Expenses)
Published Article on the NAAWLI Website
COCOA Company Logo on the 2022 Graduation Plaque
$50,000 Company Logo & Participants Thank You in 2022 Press Video
-Special Acknowledgement in 2022 Program Press Packet
Commencement Speech Recognition
Social Media Thank You Post
DONATIONS OF ANY SIZE CAN BE MADE AT WWW.NAAWLI.ORG/DONATE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: CHRISTOPHER@NAAWLI.ORG
FINAL DETAILS
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
APPLICATION
Emerging leaders, Individual Contributors, Managers, or
PROCESS
Mid-level women with 7+ years of work experience.
High potential or key talent that the org would like to 01
invest in nurturing.
Committed to continued personal and professional APPLY
growth All candidates are to
Immense desire to drive positive impact within their apply using the online
organization. application at
A high level of professionalism and performance, www.naawli.org/apply
exceeding the expectation of the job requirements
Reprieve from work obligations to immerse in each full
week of programming for each session.
OTHER WAYS YOUR ORGANIZATION CAN 02
SUPPORT NAAWLI DEADLINES
Application Deadline
S p r e a d t h e w o r d . E n s u r e y o u r e n ti r e
2/28/22
o r g a n i z a t i o n a n d n e t w o r k i s a w a r e o f th i s
i n c r e d i b l e p r o g r a m m i n g o p p o r tu n i ty fo r
Tuition Payment Due
black women.
C o n t r i b u t i o n o f s p e a k e r s o r p a n e l i s ts . 3/ 1 / 2 2
C o n t r i b u t i o n o f w i l l i n g m e n to r s to s u p p o r t
participants.
C o m p a n y c o m m u n i t y s e r v i c e o p p o r tu n i ti e s
i n w h i c h p a r t i c i p a n t s m a y p a r tn e r .
A monetary donation of any size: 03
www.naawli.org/donate or Request Invoice.
ACCEPTANCE
CONTACT US
Accepted participants will
Email: info@naawli.org
receive notice within 2-3
Website: www.naawli.org
weeks along with an invoice
Phone: (972) 587-6300
and admission details.
Address: PO Box 117340
Carrollton, TX 75011Thank You
NAAWLI was built from the heart of women who recognized a need for
specialized programming that acknowledged and supported the specific
challenges of black women. We didn’t imagine that over 20 years later we’d
be thriving and supporting more women and companies than ever.
We are inspired to continue growing and making our programming as
impactful as possible. We urge you to share this programming with your
organization. Black women need this outlet to be better performers and
equally thrive in the ever-changing business landscape.
We would like to especially thank our partners that have continually
supported NAAWLI over the years through the submission of dozens of
participants, financial contributions, and the championing of our program.
A special and sincere thank you for your unwavering support to :
State Farm, Bell, Texas Instruments, CSX, and Erie Insurance.
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