Can I Expense This?
Many employers cover personal and professional development programs like ours through their professional development or training budgets. Why? Because they understand that investing in your growth benefits both you and the organization.
Why Employers Often Support This Program
- It develops crucial leadership and relationship skills that translate directly to the workplace
- Strong family relationships and personal well-being lead to increased productivity and engagement at work
- The Five Capitals framework provides practical tools for better decision-making and priority management
- Faith-based principles align with strong business ethics and integrity
Many of our members have successfully had their participation covered by their employers. It's worth having a conversation with your manager or HR department about using professional development funds or training budget for this purpose.
Tax Consideration for Business Owners
If you own your business, this program typically qualifies as a legitimate business expense under professional development and leadership training. Consult with your tax professional for specific guidance.
Sample Emails: Copy, Paste & Personalize
More Casual Version
To: boss@yourco.com
Subject: RISE Leadership Request
Hi [Name],
I want to run something by you that I'm excited about.
I've found a leadership development program called RISE that I believe would be valuable for both my growth here at [Company] and my overall effectiveness as a leader.
This program is based on the Five Capitals framework and focuses on developing:
- Strategic leadership skills
- Better decision-making capabilities
- Work-life integration
- Personal effectiveness & priotitization
- Relationship management
The investment is [Cost]. Given how this aligns with our company's emphasis on professional development, I was hoping we could discuss using training and development budget for this.
I'd love to share more details. Would you be open to a quick chat about this?
Thanks for considering,
[Your Name]
More Formal Version
To: boss@yourco.com
Subject: RISE Leadership Request
[Manager's Name],
I want to discuss an opportunity I've found that I believe would benefit both my professional growth and contribution to our team.
RISE is a comprehensive leadership development program that combines professional coaching with practical frameworks for decision-making and relationship management.
This program, based on the Five Capitals framework, focuses on developing:
- Strategic leadership skills
- Better decision-making capabilities
- Work-life integration
- Personal effectiveness
- Relationship management
What particularly interests me is how the program helps participants become more effective leaders both at work and in their personal lives. The skills and principles taught directly translate to improved workplace performance, team collaboration and decision-making.
The investment for this program is [Cost]. I would like to request professional development budget to cover this expense. I believe the return on investment will be significant, as the skills and network I'll gain will enhance my effectiveness in my role at [Company Name].
I'd appreciate the opportunity to discuss this further and answer any questions you might have about the program.
Thank you for considering this request.
Appreciated,
[Your Name]
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