Fees & Policies

About Rockwood’s Pricing

With the belief that everyone can lead, and great leaders create other leaders, Rockwood uses a sliding scale because we are committed to making our programs available to as many leaders as possible.

Redistribution Rate

For organizations with annual budgets over $10 million

For foundations with assets over $10 million

Sustainability Rate

For organizations with annual budgets between $4 – 9.9 million

For foundations with assets  under $9.9 million

Base Rate

For organizations with annual budgets between $1- 3.9 million

For individuals sponsoring themselves or unaffiliated with an organization

Solidarity Rate

For organizations with annual budgets  under $999,000

Finding Your Training Rate

First, determine your sliding scale rate.

We understand a variety of factors affect a person’s budget. The purpose of this sliding scale is to help you reflect on your experiences and make a contribution that feels true and just.

If you are sponsoring yourself or are not affiliated with an organization, you can detail that in the application which will automatically quote the base rate.

Next, visit your training’s webpage for pricing details.

Rockwood currently offers in-person and online training experiences. Due to differences in site costs and training preparation, each training has its own rates. Select the offering you are interested in to find your rate:

Why use this model?

“Without community there is no liberation” ~ Audre Lorde

Rockwood is committed to movements that embody radical honesty as we name our needs, collective care to meet our needs, and boundaries as love. We use this sliding scale model as an invitation for our Rockwood ecosystem to practice honest reflection – on scarcity and abundance – and determine the contribution that feels true and just. 

We ask that people with access to more resources contribute more so that Rockwood can make our trainings more accessible to those with less resources.   

Payment Policy

Payment of training fees is due two weeks (10 business days) after being accepted into the program. We cannot guarantee enrollment until payment is received.

If you need to change your payment deadline, we can set up a payment plan of up to three installments. Full payment must be received before your training (for in-person offerings, payment must be received one week before training begins). 

HOW TO REQUEST A PAYMENT PLAN: 

Email us at training@rockwoodleadership.org and include:

  • a proposed schedule of payment 

  • the amount you will submit for each portion of your payment plan 

Public Programs Policies

As we navigate a global pandemic, these policies use a both/and approach – honoring both the labor of creating our trainings and the way life can make it impossible to show up.

We understand the unexpected happens and here’s what we can offer in terms of flexibility:

Online Programs

Transfer Policy

We can process transfers up to two weeks before training starts for no additional fee. After that, registration is non-refundable.

If requesting a transfer, you can either:

  • Transfer to another online training. We’ll work with you to find a seat in another training, but we cannot guarantee availability of your first choice. 
  • Substitute another individual from your organization into a future online training. All participants withdrawn from and/or enrolled in a training will be notified. 

HOW TO REQUEST A TRANSFER: 

Email us at training@rockwoodleadership.org or self-transfer through your participant portal (beginning March 2024.)

  • If transferring to another training, please tell us which training you want to transfer to. See Rockwood’s Training Schedule here.
  • If transferring enrollment to another individual, please tell us their full name. Note all participants will need to submit an application.

Withdrawal Policy

We can process withdrawals and offer full refunds up to two weeks before training. Registration is non-refundable after that.

HOW TO REQUEST A WITHDRAWAL:

Email us at training@rockwodleadership.org. or self-transfer through your participant portal (beginning March 2024.) If eligible for a refund, in your email include: 

  • Name of entity to receive a reimbursement (person or organization)
  • Email address (of person who can provide bank account information)
  • Mailing address
  • Note: If you paid more than 90 days ago, you will be refunded via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) using Bill.com

In-Person Programs

Rockwood spends about $6,500 per participant for a five-day Art of Leadership training retreat. This fee includes room and board. 

Transfer Policy

We can process transfers up to 6 weeks before training starts. After that, you will be charged a $500 administrative fee.

If requesting a transfer, you can:

  • Transfer to another in-person training. We’ll work with you to find a seat in another training, but we cannot guarantee availability of your first choice. 
  • Substitute another individual from your organization to the same training for no additional fee. All participants withdrawn from and/or enrolled in a training will be notified. 

Only one transfer per participant is permitted, and must be fulfilled within one year of the original training. If you do not attend within one year, your application will be withdrawn and your training fees will not be refunded.

HOW TO REQUEST A TRANSFER: 

Email us at training@rockwoodleadership.org  or self-transfer through your participant portal (beginning March 2024.)

  • If transferring to another training, please let us know which training you want to transfer to. Schedule is here.
  • If transferring enrollment to another individual, please tell us who you are transferring in. Note all participants will need to submit an application.

Our application deadline is 6 weeks before training starts. Late enrollment removes the possibility of transfer without a fee. 

Withdrawal Policy

We do not offer full refunds for in-person Rockwood trainings. Fees paid to our training sites are non-refundable so, in an effort to support the collective sustainability of Rockwood, withdrawing from an in-person training will incur a fee. 

If you cancel… Then…
30 days or more prior to the start date of a program 75% of fees will be reimbursed.
29 days or less prior to the start date of a program 25% of fees will be reimbursed.

HOW TO REQUEST A WITHDRAWAL:

Email training@rockwodleadership.org or self-transfer through your participant portal (beginning March 2024.)

If eligible for a partial refund, in your email include: 

  • Name of entity to receive reimbursement (person or organization)
  • Email address (of person who can provide bank account information)
  • Mailing address
  • Note: If you paid more than 90 days ago, you will be refunded via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) using Bill.com.

COVID-19 Policy

Rockwood is committed to the health and well-being of our ecosystem. To learn more about the safety measures Rockwood is putting in place for all in-person gatherings, please review Rockwood’s COVID-19 Safety Protocols

We are all stewards of community wellness. By following these protocols we support and nurture care in Rockwood’s training space.

Additionally, training participants and staff are required to submit proof of vaccination (or medical accommodation) and sign a Risk Acknowledgement and Liability Waiver before arriving. 

Questions? Please reach out to training@rockwoodleadership.org.