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Subject: Funding for leadership coaching
Hi [name],
I'd like to ask for support for my own development in this role.
I've found an organization called Mission Rate. It matches people at mission-driven organizations with vetted coaches, at a rate set for mission-driven work: $50 an hour. Executive coaching usually costs $150 to $400 an hour.
I'm asking for six months of one-to-one coaching. That's twelve sessions every other week, $600 in total. Weekly sessions would be $1,200. Three and twelve months are also options.
I think this would help me [what you want to work on: lead the team through a hard year, make clearer decisions, avoid burning out]. The benefit goes straight back into our work and the people we serve.
Mission Rate invoices the organization directly. What I discuss with my coach stays confidential.
Would you be open to funding this from our professional development or capacity-building budget? I'm happy to talk it through.
Thank you,
[your name]