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​The LOTT Fellowship Program was designed to support our communities by developing and challenging emerging professional women in the Twin Cities (Minnesota) area to see their role in furthering women's leadership in all sectors of society. Our multi-tiered program encompasses six months, and includes a combination of structured workshops, mentoring, personal development plans, networking, and a community-based project. 

 

A core component of the Fellowship is the monthly workshops held from January 2025 through May 2025. In these workshops Fellows deepen their understanding of various leadership topics, make connections to their leadership development plans and think about concrete applications to their professional journeys. 

 

Call for Speakers 

 

LOTT is opening a call for speakers to present at one of our monthly workshops. You will receive a stipend for this presentation, $75 per hour, with a maximum total up to $300 per individual.

 

Potential Workshop Topics 

 

• Self-Defined Professionalism

• Teamwork and Working Across Difference 

• Identity Driven Leadership

• Presenting Your Best Self: Resumes and Negotiations 

• Public Speaking and Facilitation 

• Other topics that contribute to the field of women’s leadership! 

 

Proposal Requirements 

 

The priority deadline for proposals is December 6, 2024, via the Speaker Proposal Google Form. 

 

Proposal submissions must include: 

 

• Title of Workshop

• Description of Workshop

• Outcomes of Workshop

• Speaker Info

• Speaker Qualifications

• Speaker Bio

• Speaker Availability 

 

Successful proposals will include the following elements: 

 

• Demonstrate a depth of expertise and relevant experience connected to the topic proposed. 

• Be interactive and include concrete takeaways for fellows. 

• Provide time for Q+A and Reflection

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You may preview the application questions using this Microsoft Word document. To submit your application, copy and paste your final answers into the Google Form.

 

Notification of successful proposals will be sent by December 20th, 2024. 

 

Workshop Dates + Times 

 

• Saturday, January 11, 2025 - Workshop 1 

• Saturday, February 8, 2025 - Workshop 2

• Saturday, March 8, 2025 - Workshop 3 

• Saturday, April 12, 2025 - Workshop 4 

• Saturday, May 10, 2025 - Workshop 5

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Each workshop will include two speakers, one from 9:30am to 10:45am and one from 11:00am to 12:15pm. The official proposal form will ask for speaker availability. 

 

Stipend 

 

Workshops are stipend at the rate of $300 for a 75-minute workshop. Stipends require a completed W9 form and will be paid within 30 days of the workshop. 

 

Diversity and Inclusion Statement  

 

Leaders of Today and Tomorrow (LOTT) board members, committee members, speakers, and volunteers value diversity of individuals from every racial, ethnic, and cultural identity; gender identity and gender expression; sexual orientation; and economic, education, immigration, and disability status. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is also to foster a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.

 

Leaders of Today and Tomorrow is a professional development program that focuses on empowering aspiring women leaders to develop their potential to be leaders professionally, personally, in their communities, and beyond. We welcome applications from every aspiring and emerging leader who would like to develop their skills and participate in our leadership program designed for women.
 

We would like to thank Girl Scouts River Valleys and Chief Officers of State Library Agencies for their inspiration to name how we cultivate and strengthen our community.

 

Questions?

 

Please reach out to wearelott@wearelott.org with any questions about the LOTT Fellowship or Speaker Proposal process.

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​​Curious to learn more about the LOTT Program? Prospective speakers are welcome to attend our upcoming information sessions about the 2024 LOTT Program on November 2 or November 13. Learn more and RSVP!