Locate opportunities to learn more, connect with your peers and take a break

Making a commitment to progressive leadership means consistently learning and improving your craft. Below are a list of fellowships, awards and efforts to sustain those who have made a career in the field.

Alston/Bannerman Fellowship Program was founded to honor and support longtime activists of color by giving them $25,000 to take sabbaticals of three months or more.

American Muslim Civic Leadership Institute is a nine-month program, fellows enhance skills, visibility, and networks to help their communities move from the margins to the mainstream through civic engagement.

Center for Progressive Leadership Executive Leadership Program is aselective nine-month, part-time leadership development program for future nonprofit senior and executive leaders in Washington, D.C.

Center for Progressive Leadership Political Leadership Fellowship is a nine-month, part-time leadership development program for a select group of organizational leaders, future candidates, community organizers, and progressive activists across the state.

Center for Third World Organizing's California Lead Organizers Institute brings together experienced lead organizers from community and labor groups for advanced skills sessions, analysis of key economic trends in the state, and sharing of lessons and strategies.

NOI's Dining Organizers creates opportunities for organizers and activists to meet once a month to discuss shared readings, offer support, consider strategies and eat well.

Organizer Mentoring Project is a National Organizer's Alliance program that connects experienced organizers to mentor organizers with three to five years experience.

Organizer Respite Award gives recipients will receive a one-week stay in the Smoky Mountains in Eastern Tennessee in early January, and an award for travel and other expenses.

Windcall Institute offer a retreat space for social justice leaders to spend two or three weeks of contemplation.