There’s a better way to create meaningful social change.
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A leadership & systems change program for United Ways in California
Invest in leadership development to equip yourself and your team to shift systems, amplify community voice, and co-create equitable outcomes in our communities and statewide.
2026 Cohort Dates:
Session 1
September 30-October 1, 2026
Session 2
November 4-5
2026
Session 3
December 2-3
2026
Attendance at all sessions are required
Who else has participated?
Have you ever thought to yourself...
I love my work, but I’m feeling burned out.
How can we bring more equity to our work?
Things are so polarized in our community, we can't make progress.
I can’t seem to get buy-in on an idea or program. I keep hitting roadblocks at every turn.
We’re all working hard, but I’m not sure if we’re seeing the right results.
We’re working in silos. Our efforts feel scattered and lack the unity to create real change.
Radical Transformational Leadership for Social Impact
(RTL Impact) is a 3 month professional development program for United Way change-makers at all levels. Through live monthly sessions designed for and by United Way teams, you’ll work on an individual project of your choice, connect with other social impact professionals, unlock your inner wisdom and discover practical proven tools to shift systems and create lasting change in your organization and community. Between sessions, you'll have weekly calls with a group of peers to help enhance and deepen learning from each other.
Ready to break through and generate more results?
Then, you’re ready for RTL Impact.
RTL United Way is for UW team members who are passionate about creating positive change, regardless of experience or title.
Community organizers, administrative professionals, executive directors, philanthropists, local government teams, media, policymakers, volunteers and social impact practitioners have all thrived using this curriculum.
Testimonials
"The Conscious Full-Spectrum Response model... serves as the bedrock of how I lead... And show up in the community, and how I live my life with purpose and integrity."
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Lisa Carreno, United Way Wine Country
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
A Framework that has been globally tested by United Nations leader, Dr. Monica Sharma. Dr. Sharma has more than 22 years experience testing these concepts with individuals and organizations across a spectrum of settings, cultures, and countries.
Values-based leadership to guide your decisions and find common ground with the people you work with.
Practical tools focused on creating more equity that will lead to lasting change.
How to measure what matters through project design tools that help ensure equity is a part of the results you see.
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Shared language that will help you find ways to talk about the kinds of systemic shifts you want to make while creating more equitable cultures inside and outside your organization.
Project-based learning in the sessions and between sessions with peers will bring to life the theory and research behind RTL.
Actionable information that will transform your leadership approach, including facilitating meetings, fundraising, strategic planning and more.
Steps to scale your social transformation so we can act locally, and have an impact globally.
TUITION
Flexible Pricing for Every Changemaker
Individual tuition = $1600
Contribution of $4,000 = Up to 3 team members
Contribution of $6,000 = Up to 6 team members
Contribution of $10,000 = Up to 12 team members
PROGRAM & DATES
Through each session, you’ll engage in learning and practice that cover values-based leadership principles, communication skills, partnership building, project design, and practical tools to help shift systems with a focus on equity and results. You will also participate in weekly calls between sessions with a group of
peers to help enhance the learnings.
September 30+October 1, 2026
9-3pm PST
Session 1: Being Change
We’ll explore this and more:
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Who are we as leaders for social impact?
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Grounding ourselves in our personal values and leading from universal values — even in the most polarized or challenging situations.
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Listening and speaking to inspire others to act.
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Addressing complaints and difficult conversations differently.
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November 4+5, 2026
9-3pm PST
Session 2: Designing Change
We’ll explore this and more:
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How do we address the immediate problem and shift the systems and norms that give rise to that problem?
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Designing social impact projects to reflect universal values in both process and results.
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Naming and acting on the shifts necessary to generate sustainable change
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Systems and principles to consider while designing my project for impact and meaningful change.
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December 3+4, 2026
9-3pm PST
Session 3: Implementing Change
We’ll explore this and more:​
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Operational strategies to ensure our projects are producing results.
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Activating our own and others' commitment-in-action and integrity to generate results.
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Addressing overwhelm and overload.
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Distinguishing our impact, outcomes, outputs, inputs, and transformational shifts to plan and operationalize our projects.
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How to respond to complaints and move toward action
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You’ll also get...
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A certificate of completion to demonstrate your training in transformational leadership
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Access to a national network of 1,600+ alumni
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Invitations to free quarterly alumni meetings
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Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
MEET THE TEAM
Gain first-hand knowledge from team members who have worked locally and globally to advance social justice.
RTL Founder & Facilitator
Dr. Monica Sharma
Former Director of Leadership & Capacity Development for the United Nations
Founder and facilitator of Radical Transformational Leadership programs globally
Facilitation Team
Impact Launch Founder,
Senior Practitioner of RTL
Impact Launch Founder,
Senior Practitioner of RTL
Impact Launch Founder,
Senior Practitioner of RTL
RTL United Way will help you take your impact to the next level.
The best part? You can experience equitable results as an individual or alongside your team. The more individuals from your organizations, the better. So, if you’re tired of hitting roadblocks and are ready to step into your power and potential as a leader, apply today.
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Contact megan@impactlaunch.org with questions