The Bridging Differences Leadership Cohort is a facilitated virtual learning experience that supports funders looking to build constructive dialogue and understanding across differences. Hosted by the Council on Foundations in partnership with the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley (GGSC), the cohort meets monthly from April thru November and supports the work of the Council's Building Common Ground Strategic Pillar.
What Can You Expect?
Participants of the cohort will:
- Attend monthly learning sessions from April to November 2025 led by leading practitioners and researchers. See full schedule and speaker list.
- New in 2025: Bonus skills session with Resetting the Table.
- Complete a self-paced eight-module Bridging Differences online course.
- Have access to office hours with our facilitator and other participants
Graduates of the cohort will be invited to join a growing alumni community, unlocking access to private networking opportunities and peer learning circles to continue practicing their bridging skills.
Who Should Apply?
The cohort is open to individuals and teams from foundations and philanthropies. Participants are welcome from all stages of their career – from young professionals to program managers to C-suite – in an effort to create cross-level conversations with various viewpoints.
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You can watch the recording of the 2024 webinar, How Philanthropy Is Investing in Belonging, Bridging, and Building Common Ground, or the 2023 webinar, From Polarization to Collaboration: Philanthropy’s Role in Bridging Differences.
Attend Application Office Hours: Drop in anytime between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM ET on February 12 for open office hours session. Council staff will be in the Zoom room to answer your questions about your Bridging Differences Leadership Cohort application.
If you have any questions, reach out to educate@cof.org.