Global Ambassadors Program

Application is open for the Global Ambassadors Program. The Global Ambassadors Program (GAP) is designed for women leaders of purpose-driven businesses, social enterprises, and non-profit organizations – providing mentorship, training, and a network of support to help grow your organization and your personal development.

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Eligibility

If you were the leader of a business/organization that met the criteria below but your business/origination has been impacted by unexpected world events since March 2020 such as the Beirut blast, the Afghanistan crisis, the Ukraine crisis, etc, and you are now starting again or rebuilding your business/organization or starting an entirely new business / social enterprise / non-profit organization, you will be considered for this opportunity.

• A woman leader of a purpose-driven business, social enterprise, or non-profit organization who is the key decision maker in the organization and manages it on a day-to-day basis
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a professional setting.
• Proficient in English
• Demonstrate a commitment to the core principles of the “Vital Voices’ Leadership Model” –   Innovative, collaborative, and driven by a clear sense of mission; engaged in their communities and are committed to advancing the status of women and girls.
• Demonstrate high potential for leadership and a desire to take on leadership roles both within and outside their companies

Business / Organization Criteria

• For purpose business or social enterprise – i.e. a for-profit business with a social mission
• A non-profit or non-governmental organization (NPO or NGO)
• Community service organization (CSO)
• Should have a minimum annual revenue of at least US$ 100,000 and a maximum annual revenue of US$ 10 million. * Please note that you will be eligible, per the above note, if you are able to provide legal proof that you met this criterion prior to March 2020, and you are now rebuilding your organization/business due to a major event/crisis such as the Beirut explosion, a war, an environmental catastrophe, etc
• All countries around the world

Evaluation:

• 8 applicants will be chosen to participate and notified in August 2022.
• Applications will be assessed to determine participants based on a variety of factors, including the following considerations:
  • Ability to commit to the 4 days of the in-person program, training, mentorship, and pre-event webinars – no exceptions
  • Submitted business / draft strategic plan and identified needs for development.
  • Alignment with the Vital Voices Leadership model
  • Geographic dispersion of selected participants
  • Willingness to accept feedback and coaching from mentors
  • Ability to implement change within her business/organization
  • Anticipated impact on business or organization based on application
  • Willingness to help shape the community dialogue about women’s advancement in their region, and wield the influence necessary to do so.

Benefits

The program includes one-on-one mentoring sessions and strategic workshops focused on building organizational management, financial acumen, and leadership skills. The program is a partnership between Vital Voices, a leading NGO in women’s leadership and development, and Bank of America, based on a shared belief in the need to invest in women who are creating economic and social progress around the world.

• Four-day in-person training program in Washington DC from Monday 17th through Thursday 20th October 2022, including:
  • Strategic Planning for Business Growth
  • Financial Management and Access to Capital
  • Human Resource Management
  • Communications workshops including Social & Digital Media and Public Speaking
• A 1:1 mentoring relationship with an established woman executive.  Previous mentors include Donna Langley, Chairman, Universal Filmed Entertainment Group; Ibukun Awosika, Chairman, Board of Directors, First Bank of Nigeria Ltd.; Dr. Sachiko Kuno, President, and CEO, S&R Foundation; Luz Maria de la Mora, Undersecretary for Foreign Trade, Mexico’s Secretariat of Economy; Manal Zraiq, General Director, Massar International; Ana Birchall, Deputy Prime Minister of Romania; Norah Casey, Broadcaster, Author, Publisher.
• Inclusion in the Vital Voices network of more than 20,000 women from 184 countries and territories around the world.
• Opportunity for cross-cultural exchange with women from around the globe.
• Opportunities for your business/organization to be profiled via digital channels, social media, and in earned media coverage

Application process

• Applications will be accepted through Sunday 24th July 2022

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