ABOUT THE JLOC LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

The Junior League of Oklahoma City is proud to announce an exciting new chapter for our Leadership Institute. Launched in 2018, the program has graduated over 150 members and played a key role in developing confident leaders. Now, the program curriculum for the JLOC Leadership Institute is evolving.

This enhanced program is designed to better prepare members for leadership roles within JLOC and the broader nonprofit sector. In partnership with Oklahoma City University’s Nonprofit Leadership Graduate and Certificate Program, participants will engage in a tailored curriculum focused on nonprofit governance, strategy and impact.

Upon completion, members will earn a Nonprofit Leadership Practitioner Certificate from Oklahoma City University, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to serve on nonprofit boards, JLOC Sustaining Advisor roles and the JLOC Board of Directors.

This innovative partnership represents a significant step forward in our desire to be a premier training organization for women leaders across the Oklahoma City metro area.

The JLOC Leadership Institute is a dynamic leadership training program designed to equip a select group of 20 Junior League Members with the tools to lead effectively—both within JLOC and across the broader nonprofit sector.

Through an 8-session curriculum, participants will build practical skills in nonprofit leadership, governance, and community impact. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, exposure to diverse community needs, and the development of board-ready leadership capabilities.

Graduates of the program will leave empowered to effect meaningful change and ready to serve as confident, knowledgeable leaders in the Oklahoma City community.

Participants will meet at leading nonprofit organizations across the metro area, gaining first-hand insights into local missions and operations.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Applications for the upcoming Leadership Institute class will be open July 1–31. Selected participants will be notified by August 31.

The course tuition is $150 per member, which covers materials and program-related expenses.

PARTICIPANT ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

This year’s Leadership Institute Class eligibility is as follows:

• Limited class size of 28 members selected by the Leadership Institute Application Review Committee
• Must have completed two years of active service with any Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI) League
• Be an Active or Sustaining Member
• Dues paid at time of application
• Must fulfill other placement or leadership responsibilities in addition to participating in Leadership Institute
• Only 5% of the class can include past JLOC Board of Directors or Past Presidents

Applications will be evaluated using the following criteria:

• Commitment to the Junior League Mission
• Leadership Experience and Potential
• Interest in Nonprofit Board Service
• Diversity of Experience and Perspective
• Dedication to Program Participation

Application will open July 1, 2026.

SESSION SCHEDULE

Eight sessions will be held from 8:30-11:30 a.m. on select Fridays throughout the 2026-27 League year.

Sept. 11: CliftonStrengths and Strategic Planning at JLOC Headquarters

Oct. 2: Financial Operations and Management at Community Partner Agency

Nov. 13: Nonprofit Law at Community Partner Agency

Dec. 11: Advocacy and Citizen Boards at JLOC Headquarters

Jan. 8: Local Leadership at Community Partner Agency

Feb. 5: Resource Development and Recruitment at JLOC Headquarters

March 5: Marketing at Community Partner Agency

April 2: Data Driven Decision Making at Community Partner Agency

May 7: Graduation at Oklahoma City University