The Presidential Precinct

April is around the corner—and so is the Corporate Leaders Program. We’re looking forward to welcoming a new group of business leaders ready to strengthen their executive leadership, exchange ideas, and build partnerships that reach across borders. 🌐

This summer, the Global Democracy Fellowship will bring together leaders committed to strengthening democratic values, building community, and driving meaningful change. We’re counting down to the conversations, collaborations, and leadership that will unfold! 🌍

Today we celebrate women leaders shaping communities, institutions, and futures around the world. 🌍 Happy #InternationalWomensDay — and thank you to the women whose leadership continues to move us forward. 💜

Still thinking about applying to the Corporate Leaders Program? Grace, our Programs Officer, walks through a few more common FAQs. If you’re thinking about applying, now’s the time!

Have questions about the Corporate Leaders Program? Karen, our Director of Programs, is answering key FAQs—from who the program is designed for to what makes it such a valuable opportunity for business leaders. Learn more and apply by Monday, March 2! ow.ly/JN3G50YlFkC

Leadership that builds markets and futures. 🌍 In our recent article, AlaSan Ceesay, an alum from our ’25 Corporate Leaders Program, reflects on food security, business leadership, and impact. presidentialprecinct.org/building-marke…

Honoring a powerful legacy, and building what’s next! In collaboration with UVA Global, @JMMontpelier, and @UVaWomensCenter, we’re celebrating the impact of the Mandela Washington Fellowship and looking ahead to the future with our upcoming Global Democracy Fellowship. 🏛️🌐

@GloDemCoalition Thank you for sharing, we appreciate your ongoing support!

Are you an African business leader ready to take your enterprise to the next level? Our Coalition Partner, @PresPrecinct, is now accepting applications for the Corporate Leaders Program, a fully funded short-term accelerator designed to equip African CEOs with the training, connections, and experiences to scale their impact. Participants will join a custom masterclass at the @UVA’s Darden School of Business, learning from top faculty in areas such as leading effective systems and teams, business effectuation, and relational acumen. The program also includes invitation-only sessions with the World Bank in Washington, DC, opportunities to connect with U.S. institutions and businesses, and access to a global community of alumni open to collaboration. The Corporate Leaders Program runs from April 18–25, 2026, in Charlottesville, Virginia, and Washington, DC, with airfare, lodging, meals, and programming fully covered. Participants will also have the chance to attend the 2026 U.S.-Africa Business Summit, connecting with government representatives and corporate leaders shaping the future of business in Africa. Applications are open to CEOs of small- to medium-sized enterprises operating on the African continent or in the Diaspora. The deadline is 11:59 PM EST on March 2. Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your leadership, your business, and the future of Africa, link in comments!

Opportunity: For African CEOs / business leaders working on the African continent or in the Diaspora @PresPrecinct Corporate Leaders Program, a fully funded short-term accelerator Apply by 11:59 PM EST, March 2, 2026 presidentialprecinct.org/corporate-lead…

Leadership isn’t about playing it safe—it’s about stepping up. ⬆️ The Corporate Leaders Program is built for business leaders ready to lead with vision, confidence, and purpose. If this sounds like you, or someone you know, apply now! presidentialprecinct.org/corporate-lead…

🌍📣 Join this timely webinar from the @AfricanDNetwork: Accelerating Africa’s Research & Innovation through Diaspora Partnerships. 🔬🤝 🗓 Feb 25 / 🕒 11:30 AM ET / 7:30 PM EAT. We'll see you there! africandiasporanetwork.org/accelerating-a…

Another throwback—this time for our judges! ⚖️✨ For the past two years, the Judicial Fellowship Program has brought together judges from around the world to exchange ideas, challenge each other, and strengthen justice systems. The best thing: we’re only getting started!

Throwback to a recent cohort of our Corporate Leaders Program! 🌍 If you are interested in coming together to think boldly, learn fast, and build connections that continue to open doors long after the program ends, apply now! presidentialprecinct.org/corporate-lead…

Thank you to everyone who applied for the Global Democracy Fellowship! 🌍✨ We received an incredible amount of interest and have begun reviewing applications. The work continues. Stay tuned!

⏳ Reminder: Applications for the Global Democracy Fellowship close Monday, Feb. 9. This fully funded program supports leaders strengthening democratic values through global learning and connection. 👉 Apply now! presidentialprecinct.org/global-democra…

Mandela Washington Fellowship alumni continue to shape what leadership looks like in their communities, countries, and regions. Their voices guide us as we prepare for the 2026 Global Democracy Fellowship. Applications are closing soon—apply today: presidentialprecinct.org/global-democra…

@GloDemCoalition Thank you for sharing this opportunity with your network!

Time is running out to apply for an exceptional opportunity to deepen your impact on democracy worldwide, the 2026 Global Democracy Fellowship from our coalition partner @PresPrecinct. This fully funded, six-week immersive Fellowship runs from June 13 to July 23, 2026, and is designed for rising and established leaders committed to strengthening democracy in their communities and countries. Building on the legacy of the Mandela Washington Fellowship and expanded to include participants from around the world, the program combines academic and practical learning with deep engagement in the history and practice of democratic leadership. Fellows will take part in programming at the University of Virginia and the College of William & Mary, and engage with landmark institutions including James Madison’s Montpelier, Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, James Monroe’s Highland, the Center for the Constitution, and Colonial Williamsburg. All major costs are covered, including airfare, lodging, and meals. The Fellowship is open to social movement leaders, civil society leaders, government officials, parliamentarians, journalists, creatives, and democracy and human rights defenders with at least three years of experience in democracy-building and proficiency in English. Applications are due by February 9, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST. If you, or someone in your network, are ready to invest in the next phase of democratic leadership, apply now and help spread the word. Link in comments!

📣 Applications are open for the Corporate Leaders Program! This executive leadership opportunity connects CEOs and business leaders with custom masterclasses at @UVA, high-level networking, and participation in the U.S.–Africa business forums. Apply now! presidentialprecinct.org/corporate-lead…