The Dara Ashley Foundation

07/31/2026

What do you walk away with after LeadershipU? 🎓✨

Every graduate earns an employer-recognized digital credential, a LinkedIn badge, a capstone portfolio featured in the LeadershipU LookBook, and the opportunity to present their work to industry leaders.

Top 3 performers in each cohort receive even more, including a professional leadership video, a paid AfroTech Conference pass, and exclusive networking opportunities.

Applications are open and will remain open until all spots are filled. Apply today and take the next step in your leadership journey!

07/28/2026

Leadership starts with saying yes to new opportunities.

LeadershipU is your chance to develop leadership skills, build confidence, connect with inspiring mentors, and make an impact alongside other motivated students.

Applications are still open, but they will close once all spots are filled. Don’t wait until it’s too late.

Apply today and take the next step in your leadership journey!

Tag someone who should apply with you. 💚👏🏽

07/23/2026

Ever wonder what it takes to become a confident and effective leader?

In this video, Dr. Usma Mohamed, Program Chair of LeadershipU, shares why leadership is a skill anyone can develop and how LeadershipU equips students with the tools, confidence, and experience to lead with purpose.

If you’re ready to grow as a leader, connect with like-minded peers, and gain skills that will benefit you long after graduation, LeadershipU is for you.

Applications are now open, and spots are filled on a rolling basis. Apply today and take the next step in your leadership journey!

Tag a friend who would thrive in this program and let us know in the comments: What leadership skill are you hoping to develop?

07/23/2026

Ready to build your leadership skills and make a real impact?

The Dara Ashley Foundation is accepting applications for Student Board Member and Marketing & Event Planning Intern!

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your leadership, gain hands-on nonprofit experience, or grow your professional skills outside the classroom, this is an opportunity to make a difference while investing in your future.

✨ Develop leadership and communication skills
✨ Gain real-world nonprofit experience
✨ Work alongside passionate changemakers
✨ Build your resume and expand your network

Applications are open! Don’t miss your chance to grow, lead, and create meaningful impact.

Apply today or share this opportunity with a student who would be a great fit! 💚

07/15/2026

Ready to make an impact beyond campus?

Join The Dara Ashley Foundation as a Student Board Member and help shape the future of our mentorship programs while gaining valuable nonprofit leadership experience.

If you’re passionate about leadership, service, and mentorship, we want to hear from you.
Apply today!

07/10/2026

New dates. New opportunities. Same mission to develop the next generation of leaders.

**LeadershipU is officially happening September 8 through November 1, 2026!

If you’re ready to grow your leadership skills, build confidence, connect with mentors, and make an impact in your community, this program is for you.

Applications are now open and will remain open until all spots are filled.

If this sounds like you, apply today. If it reminds you of someone you know, share this post with a friend who should be part of LeadershipU.

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07/09/2026

Ever wondered what it’s really like to run a nonprofit? 👀

Come spend a day in the life with the CEO & Founder of the Dara Ashley Foundation! From planning for LeadershipU, reviewing scholarship applications, and meeting with the team to checking in with our interns, every day is filled with purpose, problem-solving, and plenty of behind-the-scenes work.

It may not always be glamorous, but every meeting and every decision helps create more opportunities for the communities we serve. 💚

What part of nonprofit leadership would you want to see more of? Let us know in the comments!

07/08/2026

Every great leader grows one step at a time.

Each week in LeadershipU is intentionally designed to help participants build the knowledge, confidence, and skills they need to lead with purpose. From developing leadership foundations to strengthening communication, teamwork, and community impact, every session is an opportunity to grow.

Take a look at what you’ll learn each week and see how LeadershipU is preparing the next generation of changemakers.

Applications are open, and spots are available until the program is full. Apply today!

07/07/2026

Great leaders never stop learning.

Dr. Usma Mohamed, Chair of the LeadershipU Program at the Dara Ashley Foundation, shares valuable leadership insights and why LeadershipU is the perfect place to grow your skills, expand your impact, and become the leader your community needs.

If you’re ready to invest in your leadership journey, now is the time. Applications are open until spots are full!

✨ What is the best leadership advice you’ve ever received?

Apply today and take the next step in your leadership journey.

07/07/2026

LeadershipU applications are open!

Are you ready to grow your leadership skills, build confidence, and make a lasting impact in your community?

LeadershipU is designed to help you develop as a leader while connecting with mentors, peers, and opportunities that will help you succeed.

Spots are limited and applications will remain open until the program is full, so apply early to secure your place.

We cannot wait to see the next generation of leaders step forward. Apply today!