Leadership Tomorrow

🎉We’re honored to be one of Microsoft’s 50 for 50 grantees! 🎉

We are so grateful for our partnership with Microsoft to cultivate, inspire, connect, and catalyze cross-sector leaders who work together for collective impact. We are thrilled to share this recognition with other incredible organizations like The Vera Project, Peps, Refugee Women's Alliance (ReWA), and many more! Thank you, Microsoft, for your commitment to leadership and community!

🎉We are thrilled to share Leadership Tomorrow’s Annual Report for the fiscal year September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2024. This year was especially meaningful as we celebrated 40 years of cultivating a network of engaged leaders dedicated to addressing our region's toughest challenges.

When our founders met in 1983 to discuss the details of what would later become Leadership Tomorrow, they sought to unite and equip a sustainable and growing community of next-generation leaders with deep regional knowledge, cross-sector relationships, and effective leadership skills who could, in turn, inspire and engage others in building a healthy and equitable community for all.

Today, in a time of heightened polarity and division, that vision and Leadership Tomorrow’s work have never been more important.

It's inspiring to reflect on the impact of our collective efforts. From distributing more than 4 million books to support children's literacy, to revitalizing downtown Seattle, to countless alumni running for public office and serving on nonprofit boards and commissions—your leadership is creating ripples of positive change that will be felt for generations.

Thank you for being a vital part of the LT community. Your support makes this essential work possible!

📖 We invite you to explore our Annual Report here:https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a4c047490bade38480c4fb4/t/678fdbcf6bdfcc5e6af75693/1737481181181/2023-24+Annual+Report.pdf

🎇Today is —a global movement to inspire generosity and build stronger communities.

For over 40 years, Leadership Tomorrow has equipped leaders with deep regional knowledge, cross-sector relationships, and effective leadership skills to build a resilient and equitable community for all.

In these polarized times, our mission is more vital than ever. Your donation today sustains our Flagship Program and alumni programming while investing in the collective wellbeing of our region.

Together, we can build a stronger tomorrow. You can make your donation online here ➡ https://www.leadershiptomorrowseattle.org/donate

Thank you for supporting LT!

🎈🎇We are thrilled to introduce the LT Class of 2025!

This impressive cohort brings together leaders from the nonprofit, private, and public sectors, representing a wide array of industries. They are united by a deep commitment to working collaboratively to build a more resilient and equitable region where people from all communities and identities can thrive. Please join us in welcoming these remarkable leaders into the Leadership Tomorrow community!

Meet the Leadership Tomorrow Class of 2025 — Leadership Tomorrow We are thrilled to introduce the LT Class of 2025! This impressive cohort brings together leaders from the nonprofit, private, and public sectors, representing a wide array of industries. They are united by a deep commitment to working collaboratively to build a more resilient and equitable region w

✨Engaged leadership is the foundation of thriving communities.

For 40 years, Leadership Tomorrow has worked at the forefront of civic engagement to cultivate a network of inclusive, courageous, and curious leaders across Puget Sound. As we celebrate this special milestone, we are proud to highlight stories from LT alumni who continue to shape our region into a vibrant, vital community where all can thrive.

For our next story, we are pleased to feature Steve Dubiel, LT’01:

"I joined Leadership Tomorrow in 2000, shortly after moving to Seattle to take a job as the executive director of EarthCorps where I served for 22 years. I was attracted to LT as an opportunity to build my Seattle network. More than 20 years later, I still tap into my LT network, which not only includes my 2001 cohort, but an amazing LT staff and LT alumni from other cohorts with whom I regularly interact."

🎟 Don't forget to register for our 40th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser! Secure your spot for LT’s biggest event of the decade here: https://www.leadershiptomorrowseattle.org/events/2024/6/18/40th-anniversary-celebration

🎈🎇The Biggest LT Event of the Decade is Almost Here!

Secure your tickets today and join us Tuesday, June 18 for an unforgettable evening! Reconnect with LT alumni from the past 40 years and make new memories at the LT event you don't want to miss.

Event Highlights:

✨ Reconnect: Catch up with LT alumni from the last four decades.
🥁 Live Music: Enjoy lively tunes from a local Steel Drum Band.
🥨 Delicious Appetizers: Indulge in tasty treats from our fabulous pretzel wall and a variety of other appetizers.
⚡Inspiring Keynote Speaker: Be inspired by Amelia Ransom, Honorary LT, VP of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Smartsheet.

➡If you already registered, make sure to text, email, or call your friends to encourage them to join the fun!

40th Anniversary Celebration — Leadership Tomorrow Join us Tuesday, June 18 to celebrate 40 years of leadership excellence! For the past four decades, LT has been at the forefront of cultivating the inclusive, courageous, and curious leaders the Puget Sound region needs. As we mark this significant milestone, we invite you to join us in honoring

🎇Engaged leadership is the foundation of thriving communities.

For 40 years, Leadership Tomorrow has worked at the forefront of civic engagement to cultivate a network of inclusive, courageous, and curious leaders across Puget Sound. As we celebrate this special milestone, we are proud to highlight stories from LT alumni who continue to shape our region into a vibrant, vital community where all can thrive. Explore moments from their leadership journeys, past and present, as we consider collectively what challenges and opportunities lay ahead in the next 40 years—and beyond.

For our sixth story, we are pleased to feature Ruchika Tulshyan, LT’16. When asked to reflect on the impact of LT on her leadership, this is what Ruchika said:

“It would not be an overstatement to say that Leadership Tomorrow completely changed my approach to leadership. The core values of equity, justice, inclusion, and civic engagement became central to my work and sense of self during and after my time at LT. It meant a lot to see that leadership can come in any form and in any title (or lack thereof)—and that someone who looks like me can absolutely lead.”

✨Read Ruchika’s inspiring story here: https://www.leadershiptomorrowseattle.org/news/2024/4/24/ruchika-tulshyan-lt16

🎈Don't forget to register for our 40th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser so you can connect with the LT community and enjoy more inspiring stories like this! 🎟 Secure your spot here: https://www.leadershiptomorrowseattle.org/events/2024/6/18/40th-anniversary-celebration

Special thanks to our Leadership Sponsor at The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for partnering with us to help advance equity and create a brighter future for all.

Join Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and help support equitable leadership development by making a gift to LT’s 40th Anniversary Celebration. Your gift will enable us to provide critical resources and training to emerging leaders committed to making a positive impact in our communities. You can make your donation here: https://www.leadershiptomorrowseattle.org/donate

We hope to see you 6/18 for our 40th Anniversary event. Secure your spot today!

40th Anniversary Celebration — Leadership Tomorrow Join us Tuesday, June 18 to celebrate 40 years of leadership excellence! For the past four decades, LT has been at the forefront of cultivating the inclusive, courageous, and curious leaders the Puget Sound region needs. As we mark this significant milestone, we invite you to join us in honoring

Engaged leadership is the foundation of thriving communities.

For 40 years, Leadership Tomorrow has worked at the forefront of civic engagement to cultivate a network of inclusive, courageous, and curious leaders across Puget Sound. As we celebrate this special milestone, we are proud to highlight stories from LT alumni who continue to shape our region into a vibrant, vital community where all can thrive. Explore moments from their leadership journeys, past and present, as we consider collectively what challenges and opportunities lay ahead in the next 40 years—and beyond.

For our fifth story, we are excited to feature Bob Ness, LT’96. When asked to reflect on the impact of LT on his leadership and life, Bob said:

In my nearly retired phase of life, I consider engaging in the following activities—improbable and unexpected as some are—as profound delights from my time with LT:

🔹 Serving on the board of the National Community Leadership Association.
🔹 Working with executive teams in many of the region’s most important and successful corporations.
🔹 Co-consulting with an LT colleague to establish the National Arts Organization of Mongolia.
🔹 Creating diverse, multi-ethnic Russian-American teams that focused on inclusion and diversity through training and conferences in both Vladivostok and Seattle, which resulted in a Leadership Vladivostok program.
🔹 Serving as trustee or board officer on philanthropic and nonprofit boards.
🔹 Co-creating the Global Leadership Forum, which focuses on leadership development for social purpose organizations—now commencing its 21st cohort!
🔹 My dear and close friendships that were developed through Leadership Tomorrow. I count on this trusted network of community leaders throughout our region and beyond for input and assistance.

➡ Read Bob’s incredible story here: https://www.leadershiptomorrowseattle.org/news/2024/4/24/bob-ness-96

Don't forget to register for our 40th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser so you can enjoy more inspiring stories like this! 🎟 Secure your spot here: https://www.leadershiptomorrowseattle.org/events/2024/6/18/40th-anniversary-celebration

⭐Special thanks to our Patron Sponsor, Amazon, for partnering with us to help develop leaders and drive positive change in our community.

Join Amazon and help support the development of visionary leaders by making a gift to LT’s 40th Anniversary Celebration & Fundraiser. Your support will help cultivate the next generation of innovative and inclusive leaders. You can make your gift here: https://www.leadershiptomorrowseattle.org/donate

🎇If you haven't already, make sure to register for our 40th Anniversary Celebration on June 18. Join us in honoring our past, celebrating our present, and envisioning our future.

40th Anniversary Celebration — Leadership Tomorrow Join us Tuesday, June 18 to celebrate 40 years of leadership excellence! For the past four decades, LT has been at the forefront of cultivating the inclusive, courageous, and curious leaders the Puget Sound region needs. As we mark this significant milestone, we invite you to join us in honoring

Engaged leadership is the foundation of thriving communities.

For 40 years, Leadership Tomorrow has worked at the forefront of civic engagement to cultivate a network of inclusive, courageous, and curious leaders across Puget Sound. As we celebrate this special milestone, we are proud to highlight stories from LT alumni who continue to shape our region into a vibrant, vital community where all can thrive. Explore moments from their leadership journeys, past and present, as we consider collectively what challenges and opportunities lay ahead in the next 40 years—and beyond.

For our fourth story, we are delighted to feature Vivian Phillips, LT’93. When reflecting on the impact of LT on her leadership, this is what she said:

“I went into LT with a desire to better understand how to effect change. I came out of that experience with an empowered level of confidence that I had not anticipated. One of the most important qualities I gained was collaboration. It is the measure of collaboration that I’ve employed throughout my professional career: it showed me how empowering others is an enormous gift in developing as a leader.”

Read Vivian’s full story here: https://www.leadershiptomorrowseattle.org/news/2024/4/24/vivian-phillips-lt93

Don't forget to register for our 40th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser so you can enjoy more inspiring stories like this! 🎟 Secure your spot here: https://www.leadershiptomorrowseattle.org/events/2024/6/18/40th-anniversary-celebration

Photo Credit (photo of Vivian with Marcie Sillman): Ernie Sapiro