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A one-year, personal and professional development program for small, diverse groups of women and women-identifying leaders working within the social sector in the New York City-metropolitan area. Through monthly meetings, the program provides access to growth opportunities, leadership development, a safe space for learning and sharing, and a network of supportive peers.
Issroff Family Foundation (IFF) envisions a world where all children and youth have promising futures in thriving communities. To that end, IFF offers WeareWISE: a year-long, personal and professional development program for small, diverse groups of women and women-identifying leaders working within the social sector in the New York City metropolitan area. Through monthly meetings convened by an IFF Team Member, the program provides access to growth opportunities, leadership development, a safe space for learning and sharing, and a network of supportive peers.
Over the course of the program, each member of a cohort is invited to lead one peer-learning session. Sessions cover a variety of topics but always reflect a spirit of sharing best practices for personal evolution and professional success. Sessions have covered topics like metrics, networking, negotiating pay, and work-life integration. In addition to monthly meetings, both current and alumni WeareWISE members are encouraged to attend a quarterly speaker series, called Community Conversations, as well as annual social gatherings.
* Engagement with an active network of women and women-identifying social sector leaders
* Access to personalized problem-solving through monthly sessions
* Access to experienced leaders in the social sector field
* Professional development opportunities and optional 1:1 coaching
* Development of facilitation and presentation skills
* Social activities and networking with socially-conscious peers
* A safe space to learn, grow, and share openly
WeareWISE is geared toward emergent women leaders working in the social sector in and around New York City, and especially those working with organizations aligned with IFF's vision and mission. Applicants should demonstrate a strong desire for personal and professional development outside of the workplace, capacity to engage fully in all program sessions, and interest in helping to develop and sustain a community of like-valued women. Applicants must have 4+ years of professional working experience.
Use the form below to express interest in the program. Should you qualify for the program, a member of the IFF Team will reach out to you during our next recruitment cycle.
