Training Tomorrow's Leaders to Build a United Tri-County
We'll connect you to community-minded people who want to make a difference in the Tri-County region.
Lead United is a comprehensive community leadership and nonprofit board development program. The purpose of Lead United is to equip participants with necessary skills to serve on a nonprofit board of directors. This six week program focuses on educating professionals and skill-building for board-level service opportunities. Additionally, participants will increase their understanding of community challenges for deeper engagement.
During the program, participants will learn from content experts at Trident United Way and a myriad of community partners. Additionally there will be an opportunity to engage with a panel of community members currently serving on a variety of nonprofit boards.
Getting Started
Applications for the Spring 2025 class are now closed. Please contact Katherine Torbush, Director of Strategic Volunteer Engagement by email at ktorbush@tuw.org with any questions.
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Spring 2025 Class Dates
March 6, 2025 - April 10, 2025
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Time Commitment
Six 2-hour sessions will be held in-person at the Trident United Way Offices on Thursdays from 8:30am-10:30am
6296 Rivers Avenue, Ste. 200, North Charleston, SC 29406
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Application submissions
Applications have closed. Accepted applicants will be notified within three business days of submission. Applications must be submitted by February 27, 2025.
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Cost for Class
$400 payable by check or credit card prior to the first class date.
"Highly recommend! This program was phenomenal." Christina Elmore, Fall 2024
"As a nonprofit leader and someone who has completed Lead United, I can confidently say it’s an incredible experience! This program not only deepened my understanding of nonprofit board service but also equipped me with valuable leadership skills that I continue to use today. The connections I made with other passionate community leaders have been both inspiring and impactful. If you’re looking to grow as a leader and make a real difference, apply now for Lead United—you won’t regret it!" LaQuinta West, Fall 2024
Spring 2024 Graduating Class
Fall 2024 Graduating Class
Benefits of the Program
Our commitment to you is that you will walk away from this experience with more insight into the issues affecting the Tri-County region, and prepared to serve on a nonprofit board as well as learning about and developing new parts of your own leadership skill set. Lead United Participants completing five or more sessions will also receive a certificate of completion.
Contact Katherine Torbush, Director of Strategic Volunteer Engagement by email at ktorbush@tuw.org to learn more.