THE SENIOR LEADERS
COLLABORATIVE (SLC)

FOR EXPERIENCED LEADERS

For Experienced leaders, established in their role and experienced in leading people, the Leaders Collaborative will foster growth and development in these:

  • Creating a Healthy Culture
  • Elevating Leaders Around You
  • Leading Change

The Leaders Collaborative will foster to grow in intergenerational appreciation, understanding and effectiveness as we all work to advance God’s Kingdom together, here in Pittsburgh.

Senior Leaders will meet from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with both combined and focused sessions, lunch is included.

Spring 2026 Leaders Collaborative Dates:
Wednesday, March 11th
Wednesday, April 8th
Wednesday, May 13th

Fall 2026 Leaders Collaborative Dates:
Wednesday, Octoer 14th
Wednesday, November 11th
Wednesday, December 9th

COST – For Senior Leaders, cost is $1,500 which includes all materials, assessments and meals. 

THE EMERGING LEADERS
COLLABORATIVE (ELC)

FOR NEXT GENERATION LEADERS

For Next Generational Leaders, new in their role and aspiring to lead people in a greater capacity, the Leaders Collaborative will foster growth and development in these areas:

  • Achieving Your Leadership Potential
  • Building and Sustaining Healthy Work Relationships
  • Influencing Others for the Common Good

The Leaders Collaborative will foster to grow in intergenerational appreciation, understanding and effectiveness as we all work to advance God’s Kingdom together, here in Pittsburgh.

Emerging Leaders will meet from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with both combined and focused sessions, lunch is included.

Spring 2026 Leaders Collaborative Dates:
Tuesday, March 11th
Tuesday, April 8th
Tuesday, May 13th

Fall 2026 Leaders Collaborative Dates:
Tuesday, Octoer 14th
Tuesday November 11th
Tuesday, December 9th

COST – For Emerging Leaders, every accepted ELC participant receives a full scholarship, thanks to generous PLF donors. A senior leader nomination is required as part of the ELC application process.

THE SENIOR LEADERS
COLLABORATIVE (SLC)

FOR EXPERIENCED LEADERS

For Experienced leaders, established in their role and experienced in leading people, the Leaders Collaborative will foster growth and development in these:

  • Creating a Healthy Culture
  • Elevating Leaders Around You
  • Leading Change

The Leaders Collaborative will foster to grow in intergenerational appreciation, understanding and effectiveness as we all work to advance God’s Kingdom together, here in Pittsburgh.

Senior Leaders will meet from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with both combined and focused sessions, lunch is included.

Spring 2026 Leaders Collaborative Dates:
Wednesday, March 11th
Wednesday, April 8th
Wednesday, May 13th

Fall 2026 Leaders Collaborative Dates:
Wednesday, October 14th
Wednesday November 11th
Wednesday, December 9th

COST – For Senior Leaders, cost is $1,500 which includes all materials, assessments and meals. 

THE EMERGING LEADERS
COLLABORATIVE (ELC)

FOR NEXT GENERATION LEADERS

For Next Generational Leaders, new in their role and aspiring to lead people in a greater capacity, the Leaders Collaborative will foster growth and development in these areas:

  • Achieving Your Leadership Potential
  • Building and Sustaining Healthy Work Relationships
  • Influencing Others for the Common Good

The Leaders Collaborative will foster to grow in intergenerational appreciation, understanding and effectiveness as we all work to advance God’s Kingdom together, here in Pittsburgh.

Emerging Leaders will meet from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with both combined and focused sessions, lunch is included.

Spring 2026 Leaders Collaborative Dates:
Wednesday, March 11th
Wednesday, April 8th
Wednesday, May 13th

Fall 2026 Leaders Collaborative Dates:
Wednesday, October 14th
Wednesday, November 11th
Wednesday, December 9th

COST – For Emerging Leaders, every accepted ELC participant receives a full scholarship, thanks to generous PLF donors. A senior leader nomination is required as part of the ELC application process.

THE PLF COLLABORATIVE EXPERIENCE

The Senior Leader Collaborative (SLC) and Emerging Leader Collaborative (ELC) are both dynamic, cohort-based experiences designed for Pittsburgh’s business leaders, nonprofit leaders, church leaders, and civic leaders. Participants will experience a distinct faith-based approach to leadership development that includes: 

  • Case studies of transformational leaders
  • Multiple proven leadership assessments
  • World-class leadership skill-building courses from Development Dimensions International (DDI)
  • Small group learning—and faculty coaching—to synthesize your learning into practical application

Your learning from PLF Faculty members and from fellow participants will forever change your perspective of leadership!

THE PLF COLLABORATIVE EXPERIENCE

The Senior Leader Collaborative (SLC) and Emerging Leader Collaborative (ELC) are both dynamic, cohort-based experiences designed for Pittsburgh’s business leaders, nonprofit leaders, church leaders, and civic leaders. Participants will experience a distinct faith-based approach to leadership development that includes: 

  • Case studies of transformational leaders
  • Multiple proven leadership assessments
  • World-class leadership skill-building courses from Development Dimensions International (DDI)
  • Small group learning—and faculty coaching—to synthesize your learning into practical application

Your learning from PLF Faculty members and from fellow participants will forever change your perspective of leadership!

OUR LEADERS

DAVE D'ANGELO

Dave D’Angelo is the Lead Pastor of North Way Christian Community. This role, coupled with the years he served as Executive Director of Development of NewPointe Community Church, has given him profound insights into developing leaders. He is a certified facilitator and coach of the Paterson Center StratOp Process, which equips leaders and teams to clarify their purpose, make their vision clear, and move forward with strategic impact. Dave earned his Bachelor’s degree from Geneva College and his Master’s degree from Duquesne University.

daved@northway.org

DOUG SMITH

Doug Smith is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission, a not-for-profit organization that brings hope and healing for men, women, and families experiencing homelessness, poverty, or addiction. He is also the Founder of L3 Leadership, a leadership development organization that connects and develops next generation leaders through podcasts, training, and the L3 One Day Conference. Doug earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Robert Morris University.

dougsmith@l3leadership.org

JIM STOUT

Jim Stout served as the fourth President of the Pittsburgh Leadership Foundation and has been a PLF Leaders Collaborative facilitator for several years. He has served as a leadership coach for business, not-for-profit and church leaders throughout Pittsburgh. Before joining PLF, Jim was Regional Director at the Provident Agency and an Area Director with CCO. Jim earned his Bachelor’s degree from Brown University and a Masters in Professional Counseling from Liberty University.

jmstouts@gmail.com

PLF Partners with L3 Leadership

The Pittsburgh Leadership Foundation is pleased to partner with L3 Leadership
to provide you with these additional leadership development opportunities

PLF Partners with L3 Leadership

The Pittsburgh Leadership Foundation is pleased to partner with L3 Leadership
to provide you with these additional leadership development opportunities

L3 One Day Conference

Get ready for a day full of impactful life and leadership lessons that are guaranteed to
take you to the next level.

L3 Masterminds

Mastermind groups are groups of 6-12 leaders that meet twice a month to help each other grow and develop. They believe that every leader needs to be in a Mastermind Group
to reach their full potential.

L3 Leadership Podcast

L3 Leadership is obsessed with helping you grow to your maximum potential and to maximize the impact of your leadership. Therefore, each month they deliver 4 new episodes that will help you grow and develop
as a leader.

L3 One Day Conference

Get ready for a day full of impactful life and leadership lessons that are guaranteed to
take you to the next level.

L3 Masterminds

Mastermind groups are groups of 6-12 leaders that meet twice a month to help each other grow and develop. They believe that every leader needs to be in a Mastermind Group
to reach their full potential.

L3 Leadership Podcast

L3 Leadership is obsessed with helping you grow to your maximum potential and to maximize the impact of your leadership. Therefore, each month they deliver 4 new episodes that will help you grow and develop
as a leader.

L3 One Day Conference

Get ready for a day full of impactful life and leadership lessons that are guaranteed to
take you to the next level.

L3 Masterminds

Mastermind groups are groups of 6-12 leaders that meet twice a month to help each other grow and develop. They believe that every leader needs to be in a Mastermind Group
to reach their full potential.

L3 Leadership Podcast

L3 Leadership is obsessed with helping you grow to your maximum potential and to maximize the impact of your leadership. Therefore, each month they deliver 4 new episodes that will help you grow and develop
as a leader.