LEADERSHIP MONADNOCK is your gateway to a deeply engaging experience in the Monadnock Region, ideal for community leaders looking to become more familiar with this remarkable area. Once a month for nine months, from October to June, you’ll explore the fascinating elements that define this region—think of it as a blend of education and fun!
With expert presentations, engaging group discussions, and hands-on activities, you’ll dive into various topics that shape the area’s character. Plus, you’ll have the chance to connect with other influential community leaders from business, government, nonprofits, education, and the arts.
Many local businesses support their team members’ participation in this incredible journey. If you’re interested in joining the next Leadership Monadnock cohort, keep an eye out for our call for applications in August. And if you’re already a graduate, don’t miss the chance to continue the collaboration with your fellow alumni on the LinkedIn Leadership Monadnock Alumni group!
Want to learn more? Reach out to Michelle DellaVita, Director of Leadership Monadnock at Greater Monadnock Collaborative at michelle@greatermonadnock.com.
Program Schedule
Leadership Monadnock Class of 2026
October through June
2nd Wednesday of the Month (3rd Wednesday in June)
8:30am to 4:00pm
Locations Across the Monadnock Region
Session Information
Date Topics
10/8/2025 Session 1 – Building Community
11/12/2025 Session 2 – Regional Landscape
12/10/2025 Session 3 – Government & Communications
1/14/2026 Session 4 – Community Safety & Justice
2/11/2026 Session 5 – Education
3/11/2026 Session 6 – Economic Development
4/8/2026 Session 7 – Health & Wellness
5/13/2026 Session 8 – Monadnock Region
6/17/2026 Session 9 – Wrap Up & Action Plans AND
6/17/2026 LM Class of 2026 Celebration & Alumni Gathering
Program Requirements
Each session of Leadership Monadnock is a full day on the second Wednesday of each month (3rd Wednesday in June), October through June. Before beginning your application, please review the session dates to ensure your availability for the entire day of each session. By submitting an application, each candidate confirms that they have the full support and commitment of their employer.
If a participant misses more than two sessions, they will be dropped from the program and tuition is non-refundable. If you are not able to fully participate, please wait to apply for a future year’s cohort.
Tuition for Leadership Monadnock is $1,200 for Greater Monadnock Collaborative members and $1,500 for potential members. Partial scholarships are available on a very limited basis. If you wish to request scholarship assistance, please email a letter describing your need for assistance and the amount requested to Michelle at michelle@greatermonadnock.com.
Key Program Dates
Friday, August 1st – Application period opens
Tuesday, September 2nd – Application deadline
Monday, September 15th – Acceptance letters and invoices emailed
Tuesday, September 30th – Deadline to submit online Enrollment Commitment Forms & pay tuition in full
What a celebration!
Leadership Monadnock Class of 2025
Graduation Celebration & Alumni Gathering
was Wednesday, June 18th. Thank you to the GIANT crowd that showed up to celebrate with this class!
program Sponsorship Opportunities
As a Leadership Monadnock sponsor, you’ll support local talent, strengthen the regional workforce, and demonstrate your commitment to community leadership, all while gaining meaningful visibility through one of the Monadnock Region’s most respected programs.
For more information or to become a sponsor, please contact Michelle DellaVita at michelle@greatermonadnock.com.
PRESENTING SPONSOR: $5,000 (Exclusive Opportunity Available)
- Naming rights: Leadership Monadnock Class of 2026 Presented by [Your Company]
- Tuition for one (1) LM program participant ($1,200 value)
- Included in program communications
- Welcome speaker at Celebration & Alumni Gathering – June 17, 2026
- Pop-up banner display at Celebration & Alumni Gathering
- Five (5) tickets to Celebration & Alumni Gathering ($175 value)
- Featured speaker at three (3) sessions (up to 15 minutes each)
- Premium logo placement on session materials throughout program year
- Premium presence on GreaterMonadnock.com throughout program year
- Twelve (12) social media mentions throughout program year, reaching 4,000+ GMC followers
- Four (4) email blasts with mentions/logos, reaching 1,500+ GMC member representatives
- Full-page ad in the Leadership Monadnock Class of 2026 Yearbook (8″x8″)
SUPPORTING SPONSOR: $2,500 (2 Remaining)
EVERSOURCE • Mascoma Bank
- Pop-up banner display at Celebration & Alumni Gathering
- Three (3) tickets to Celebration & Alumni Gathering ($105 value)
- Featured speaker at two (2) sessions (up to 15 minutes each)
- Logo on session materials throughout program year
- Featured website presence throughout program year on GreaterMonadnock.com
- Nine (9) social media mentions throughout program year, reaching 4,000+ GMC followers
- Three (3) email blasts with mentions, reaching 1,500+ GMC member representatives
- Half-page ad in the Leadership Monadnock Class of 2026 Yearbook (4″x4″)
SESSION SPONSOR: $1,000 (3 Remaining)
Freitag • Keene Young Professionals Network • Savings Bank of Walpole • Cheshire County
- Featured speaker at one (1) session (up to 15 minutes)
- Logo on session materials for speaking days
- Website presence throughout program year on GreaterMonadnock.com
- Four (4) social media mentions throughout program year, reaching 4,000+ GMC followers
- Two (2) email blasts with mentions, reaching 1,500+ GMC member representatives
- Quarter-page ad in the Leadership Monadnock Class of 2026 Yearbook (2″x2″)
FRIEND: $500 (Unlimited)
Monadnock Ford
- Two (2) social media mentions, reaching 4,000+ GMC followers
- One (1) email blast mention, reaching 1,500+ GMC member representatives
- Logo in the Leadership Monadnock Class of 2026 Yearbook