To invest in leaders is a core value at Barr.
We invest in highly capable leaders who think strategically, develop new approaches, and collaborate to drive change. We envision a flourishing ecosystem for leadership throughout Massachusetts, where networks of boundary-crossing, intergenerational changemakers representative of the diverse communities and perspectives across our region are working together to create a more equitable, vibrant, and thriving Commonwealth.
Barr’s Leadership Recharge is designed to strengthen senior leaders and nonprofit organizations. The program aims to support organizations’ leadership pipelines by pairing a sabbatical and coaching with support to strengthen resilience practices across the entire organization so all staff benefit. This pilot cycle focuses on sabbaticals for deputy directors or second-in-command staff at an organization.
We believe a holistic focus on healthy operating practice is critical for long-term impact. It is our hope for the cohort that through this dedicated time for skill sharing, learning, and collaboration, each leader will gain the necessary tools to support, not only the longevity of their organizations, but the incredible people who show up for the work every day. We are pleased to announce this inaugural cohort.
