Graduates of ILD ILD graduates have completed a rigorous one-year, non-credit professional development program at University of Denver University College. About ILD The mission of the Institute for Leaders in Development at University of Denver is to elevate Colorado’s nonprofit fundraising leaders by providing professional advancement opportunities that promote longevity in the field and excellence in philanthropy. The highly selective program identifies Colorado’s emerging development leaders and guides them through a rigorous, relevant and applied curriculum, passing the torch to up-and-coming non-profit leaders that will impact individual lives and diverse communities for years to come. Vision The Institute for Leaders in Development at the University of Denver is recognized as a thriving network dedicated to elevating the skills and talents of development professionals to preserve and grow the vitality of the philanthropic sector in Colorado. Values Accountability Ethics Ingenuity Professionalism Inclusivity Volunteer-driven