Employer & institutional partnerships

Build the leaders your organization will need.

Idaho is growing, and every organization in it needs people prepared for greater responsibility. Idaho Leaders is a neutral, statewide partner for developing and keeping that talent.

What partnership looks like

Partners shape this work with more than funding. They lend their best people as mentors and guest instructors, open their doors for site visits and job-shadowing, sponsor capstone projects that solve real problems, and share internships and board openings with prepared participants.

What partners gain

A stronger internal leadership bench. Meaningful ways for experienced employees to mentor and teach — one of the best forms of senior-staff development there is. Early relationships with some of the most capable rising people in the state. And public recognition as an organization investing in Idaho’s long-term civic and economic capacity.

Every partnership expands access while protecting the independence and integrity of participant selection. Opportunities are shared based on fit, qualifications, and the needs of participating organizations.

Ways to invest

Sponsorship opportunities.

Founding-phase partners help set the direction of this work — and are recognized accordingly.

Founding partner

Multi-year support that establishes the fellowship, mentor network, and statewide operations — with founding recognition across the program.

Cohort underwriting

Sponsor an entire fellowship cohort or a track within it, from curriculum through capstone presentations.

Rural scholarship fund

Cover travel and participation costs so capable Idahoans outside the major metros can take part fully.

Award sponsorship

Put your organization’s name behind an Idaho Leadership Awards category honoring mentorship, community leadership, or emerging talent.

Capstone & project sponsor

Fund participant capstone projects that deliver visible, useful work to Idaho organizations and communities.

Event & venue host

Host cohort sessions, mentor gatherings, or site visits at your facility.

Start a conversation

Let’s talk about what fits.

We’ll walk you through partnership levels, involvement options, and recognition.