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Investing in GEHLI

We invite you to explore ways to invest in the Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute’s mission by contributing to a program or becoming a Friend of the Institute. No matter how you choose to invest, your donation will have an impact on future programs. 

Ways to Give

Become a Friend of GEHLI

The monetary gifts from Friends of GEHLI support the promotion and development of current and emerging leaders in academic institutions, as well as other public, private and nonprofit organizations and communities.  We ask you to help the Institute continue its mission of excellence. Your gift can help us further enrich the Institute experiences for all future participants. Please consider lending your support to our work and our mission.

Give On Line

Please visit our on-line donation page to make a gift today.

Mail Your Donation

Send your payment along with a completed donation form to:

The Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute
Virginia Commonwealth University
P.O. Box 843061
Richmond, VA
23284-3061

* Please make checks payable to The Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute.

Your gift helps to keep GEHLI programs innovative and new. Monetary gifts may be designated for one of our four programs:

  • The Virginia Commonwealth University Leadership Development Program sponsors approximately 25 VCU faculty and staff each year. During the program, participants learn about issues in higher education and at VCU, examine their own leadership strengths and challenges, meet monthly with a mentor from senior administration, and immerse themselves in real-world team projects.
  • The Department Chairs Program develops the leadership capacities of unit leaders at VCU. The curriculum for the department chair training is designed with input from the provost, deans and other senior administrators. The program strengthens general leadership skills while also providing very specific information relevant to the department chair role. In addition, department chairs benefit from a climate of support and the opportunity to build valuable relationships among other chairs and university officials.
  • The HIGHER Ground Women’s Leadership Development Program brings emerging women leaders from higher education, public, private, nonprofit and faith-based organizations for a five-month intensive experience in professional leadership development. This highly rated program received initial funding support from the Jessie Ball DuPont Fund. The training fosters collaboration across organizational settings, as well as among women from diverse racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds.
  • The Minority Political Leadership Institute is a collaborative initiative of the Virginia Black Legislative Caucus Foundation and the institute. Designed for participants interested in leadership issues facing underserved communities, the program offers insights and concepts regarding personal leadership, policy and legislative processes to cultivate a deeper understanding of legacy, responsible stewardship, public service and integrity for future leaders.

Other ways to contribute

  • Share your time. We also welcome your support through sharing your time and talents with the institute. Please e-mail us at gehli@vcu.edu with your ideas for in-kind support.
  • Share your story. Your experience helps us demonstrate the impact of GEHLI on our participants. Share how the Institute has made a difference in your life at gehli@vcu.edu. 
  • Spread the word. Tell your friends, colleagues, and coworkers about the Institute. Encourage your employer to support GEHLI as a resource for leadership development.

 

The success of our mission and programs would not be possible without the generosity of institutional (corporations, foundations and other groups) and individual supporters. We appreciate your support.

All gifts to The Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute are fully tax deductible.

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