$13,539 raised by 60 donors
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$35,000 Goal
Roaring Fork Leadership provides the opportunity and the framework for individuals from all backgrounds to grow their leadership skills and transform their lives, workplaces, and communities. We believe investing in people creates a ripple effect of positive change that lasts for decades.
Access to leadership opportunities is not always equitable. That’s why your support matters.
The Challenge
Through our work and regional partnerships, including our role in the Colorado Council on Leadership, we’ve identified four critical challenges facing leadership in our region:
Barriers to Access – The cost of leadership development can exclude talented individuals from underrepresented and under-resourced communities.
Diversification of Leadership – We need more voices at the table - across race, income, education level, career stage, and lived experience.
Connection & Cohesion – Communities and organizations are stronger when their leaders are connected, collaborative, and community-minded.
Workforce Development – Millennials and Gen Z are seeking leadership training, yet many small and mid-size employers don’t offer it. That’s where RFL steps in.
The Solution
RFL equips emerging and established leaders with the tools to create change along any step of the leadership continuum: self, others, companies, and communities. Our Academy and Mastermind programs cultivate collaboration, critical thinking, and civic responsibility. We work to keep tuition costs as low as possible, generally only covering 50% or less of the cost to run these programs.
We need your help to keep these opportunities accessible. Scholarship and program support are critical to ensure that:
A single parent working two jobs can say yes to the Academy.
A first-generation college graduate can continue their leadership journey.
A nonprofit staffer or early-career professional doesn’t have to choose between rent and professional growth.
An established employee looking to better their community has a network to turn to and tools to grow their influence.
Your Gift Makes It Possible
Today and everyday, your donation supports:
Tuition scholarships for Academy and Mastermind
Inclusive leadership development across the Roaring Fork Valley
A stronger, more connected community
Workforce development to reskill and upskill our local, rural professionals
Leadership doesn't happen by accident. Help us build it: with intention, inclusion, and impact.
We believe anyone can be a leader. RFL develops leaders -no matter their experience, background, or resources - who make their communities better.
Roaring Fork Leadership (RFL) was founded in 1988 as Leadership Aspen by a group of engaged citizens who saw the need to cultivate strong, collaborative leaders in the community. As the reach and impact of our programs expanded, the organization rebranded in the early 2000s to become Roaring Fork Leadership, reflecting our broader service area across the Roaring Fork and Colorado River Valleys.
For nearly four decades, RFL has been dedicated to developing effective, values-driven leaders through experiential learning, hands-on practice, and real-world application. Our programs challenge individuals and organizations to move beyond rigid or binary thinking - to lead with curiosity, courage, and a commitment to community. We foster environments where productive dialogue, cross-sector collaboration, and shared decision-making can thrive.
RFL delivers leadership development through our flagship Academy, our Mastermind and customized trainings, and a growing network of youth and alumni engagement. We pair nationally recognized facilitators with local relevance to help people grow their leadership in every stage of life and work.
Beyond training, we intentionally connect graduates with meaningful opportunities to serve - on nonprofit boards, in public office, within coalitions and companies - ensuring the ripple effect of our work reaches far beyond the classroom and into the fabric of our region.
Our vision: Better Leaders, Better Communities.
Organization name
Roaring Fork Center for Community Leadership
other names
RFL, Leadership Aspen
1988
Tax id (EIN)
84-1271821
Category
Education, Community Improvement & Capacity Building
Organization Size
Small Organization
Address
PO Box 12095Pitkin County, CO, US
Garfield County, CO, US
Eagle County, CO, US