The Ambassador Leadership Certification Program
A 12-Month Leadership Development Experience Designed to Build the Next Generation of Industry Leaders
More Than a Leadership Program. A Leadership Journey.
The Ambassador Leadership Certification Program is built around one simple belief: the best leaders aren't created by reading about leadership—they're created by practicing it.
Through hands-on leadership experiences, executive coaching, professional certifications, and mentorship, you'll develop the confidence, communication, strategic thinking, and leadership skills that only come from doing the work. Your local market becomes your classroom, and every event, sponsorship conversation, challenge, and success becomes an opportunity to grow.
You'll leave with more than a certification—you'll leave with real leadership experience that will serve you throughout your career.
Leadership isn't developed in a classroom. It's developed by
leading through real-world experiences
Is This Program Right for You?
You Want to Become a More Confident Leader
Develop the communication, decision-making, and leadership skills that help professionals lead with confidence.
You Believe Leadership Is Learned Through Experience
You're excited to grow by leading real initiatives, solving challenges, and developing practical leadership skills—not just studying them.
Whether it's leading teams, mentoring others, speaking publicly, or building partnerships, you're ready to grow your impact.
You Want to Expand Your Influence
You Want to Leave a Legacy
You're passionate about developing yourself while helping build stronger communities and creating more opportunities for women in land development.
How the Program Works
A Leadership Journey That Begins Every Month
The Ambassador Leadership Certification Program is a 12-month rolling leadership development experience designed for professionals who are ready to grow as leaders while serving their local market.
Because leadership opportunities don't wait for one class each year, neither do we.
New Ambassadors begin their journey at the start of each month and immediately become part of a national community committed to learning, leading, and making an impact.
Your Monthly Rhythm
🟦 Week 1
Explore Leadership Opportunities
This is the perfect time to express your interest in becoming a Market Ambassador!
Throughout the month, we'll announce new market openings, leadership opportunities, committee positions, and organizational initiatives through our website, social media, and email communications. If you're interested in stepping into leadership, this is when we'll begin conversations to determine the best opportunity for you and schedule your onboarding session.
🟦 Second and Fourth Tuesday
New Ambassador Onboarding
Orientation, program expectations, leadership resources, and goal setting.
🟦 Second and Fourth Friday
Leadership Development Masterclass
Professional development focused on leadership, communication, marketing, sales, public speaking, sponsorship development, financial stewardship, and more.
🟦 Throughout the Month
Hands-on leadership in your local market through educational events, sponsorship development, networking, mentorship, and community initiatives.
Ready to Lead?
Your leadership journey starts with one decision. If you're ready to invest in yourself, grow as a leader, and make a lasting impact in your local community and the land development industry, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the first step toward becoming a Ladies in Land Ambassador.
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Upcoming Leadership Development Masterclasses
Leadership isn't developed in a classroom—it's developed through real-world experiences. Our monthly Leadership Development Masterclasses equip you with practical, transferable skills that you can immediately apply in your career, your community, and your everyday leadership journey.
Passionate About Developing Future Leaders?
Share your expertise. Shape the future of our industry.
Not everyone is called to lead a market—but many are called to develop leaders.
The Ambassador Leadership Certification Program is built on real-world experience, and we're always looking for experienced professionals who are passionate about sharing their knowledge with the next generation of women in land development. If you have expertise in leadership, communication, business development, marketing, finance, project management, or another transferable skill, we'd love to have you teach an Ambassador Leadership Masterclass.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and apply.
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The cost of your membership fee!
There is no application fee to apply for the Ambassador Leadership Program. Ambassadors serve in a volunteer leadership role. Any market funds, sponsorship dollars, or organizational expenses are managed through national oversight and must be approved in advance. -
Start by submitting the Ambassador application. Once your application is reviewed, a member of the national team will follow up with next steps. If selected, you will complete onboarding, review the Ambassador materials, and begin working with national leadership to support your local market.
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The time commitment may vary by market and event schedule, but Ambassadors should expect to spend approximately 8–10 hours per month during active planning months. This may include leadership calls, event planning, outreach, sponsor communication, promotion, and market follow-up
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The Ambassador Leadership Program is a 12-month leadership term. At the end of the term, Ambassadors may be invited to continue, transition into another leadership opportunity, or step down based on participation, market needs, and organizational alignment.
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You do not have to be a current member to express interest, but selected Ambassadors will be required to become active members and remain aligned with the organization’s mission, standards, and leadership expectations once selected.
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Ambassadors help support local market growth, educational programming, member engagement, sponsor relationships, event promotion, and community connection. Ambassadors serve as visible representatives of Ladies in Land or Dudes in Development within their local market.
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Yes. Ambassadors help support consistent educational programming in their market. This may include helping identify speakers, promote events, invite attendees, support sponsors, and assist with event-day execution.
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Yes. Selected Ambassadors will receive onboarding materials, program expectations, leadership guidance, and ongoing support from national leadership.
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Yes. Applicants from new or emerging markets are welcome to apply. The national team will review interest, market opportunity, leadership readiness, and potential sponsor or member support before moving forward with a new market.
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Yes. Some markets may have multiple leaders (two max—Lead and Co-Lead—or supporting leadership roles depending on the size of the market, level of activity, and local needs. National leadership will help determine the best structure.
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No. Sponsorships and funds raised under the organization’s brand are organizational assets and are managed with national oversight. Ambassadors may help support sponsor relationships, but they may not commit funds, approve expenses, or obligate the organization financially without prior written approval.
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After submitting your application, the national team will review your information and follow up regarding next steps. This may include a conversation, onboarding instructions, or additional information about your local market.