Leadership
Fast-track your civic leadership in six months. Impact Denver is an accelerator program for rising professionals who want to lead with purpose. Through expert-led sessions, hands-on collaboration, and a team-driven nonprofit project, you’ll sharpen your skills, expand your network, and take real action on challenges facing our city. This is where civic leadership begins.

leadership in action
Impact Denver is designed for mid-career professionals who are on the rise. People who have already shown strong leadership in their jobs and ready to grow to the next level. Ideal for professionals just beginning to get involved in the community, who can commit to a six-month engagement.
Impact Denver participants are emerging leaders on the move. Professionals who have already proven their value within their organizations and are ready to expand their influence beyond them. They’re typically mid-career individuals who have demonstrated initiative, collaboration, and integrity in their workplaces and are now looking to sharpen their leadership skills, deepen their civic awareness, and make meaningful contributions to the Metro Denver community.

Leadership
Running from January to June 2026, this six-month civic accelerator is built for up-and-coming professionals ready to lead with purpose.