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Cindy Castillo
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Visionary Leadership Fund
Empowering women leaders in Greater Philadelphia
Since 2005, supporting leadership development for women executives and aspiring leaders — grants average around $3,000.
VLF Mission
- Strengthen current women leaders
- Develop the next generation of women leaders
- Build a community of women leaders
VLF Vision
A society where all women, girls and non-binary individuals thrive — closing equity gaps across gender, race, ethnicity, identity, orientation, disability and more within nonprofit leadership.
LeadershipRising voices,
lasting change
lasting change
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Dress for Success Greater Philadelphia
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Sanovia Garrett and Kelly Davis
2025 Bridge Conference
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Paige Marie Joki
Leadership Coaching
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Debbie Badger and LaToya Ellison
Family Promise 2026 Conference
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Nancy Nicewonger
NELI - Leading with Impact
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Alexa Hoffman and Stacey Moonjeli
NELI - Set Your Sights on Organizational Leadership
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Girls on the Run 2026 Summit
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Megan Briggs and Heather Plastaras
Girls on the Run 2026 Summit
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Ms. Sharon Kim
Coursework to Advance Financial Skills
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Julia Vadas and Jamiylah Miller
NELI - Set Your Sights on Organizational Leadership
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Candace McKinley
Nonprofit Institute of LaSalle University
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Clarise McCants
BOLD - Umkhonto Leadership Circle
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Melissa Landsmann
Executive Coaching
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Lila Slovak
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Delfina Castro
Executive Coaching
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- TBAApplication opens
- TBAVirtual info session #1
- TBAVirtual info session #2
- TBAApplication deadline
- TBAFinal grant application deadline
- TBAAwards announced and grants distributed
Who We Support
Women leaders and aspiring leaders, especially from historically underrepresented groups — Black, Indigenous, People of Color, LGBTQ+ and People with Disabilities.
FAQs
Can we get funding if we only provide direct service, without a social change component?
Yes.
Can we re-apply for the same nominated individual(s)?
Yes. The application asks how a repeat grant will benefit your organization and the nominee.
Is funding available for board member development?
It is not a board development grant, but board members may join a team that includes at least one professional executive staff member.
May individual leaders apply on their own?
No — applications come through a nonprofit. Individuals without organizational support can contact us about other resources.
Does the fund cover graduate degree tuition?
No.
Is a final written report required?
No, though we love hearing how the experience impacted grantees.
Can a whole team participate?
Yes. Explain this in your application and choose three team members as your Nominated Individuals.
What is an aspiring leader?
Someone in your organization with leadership potential or significant contributions, even if not currently in a leadership role.