Local Leaders Lab’’
Purpose:
To cultivate and support grassroots leadership by providing training, resources, and funding for community-driven change.
Program Vision
Empower everyday changemakers to lead with confidence, build sustainable initiatives, and advocate for inclusive development in their communities.
Program Objectives
- Develop leadership capacity among grassroots organizers and community volunteers.
- Provide financial support for locally-led projects addressing community needs.
- Strengthen nonprofit governance, fundraising, and advocacy skills.
Core Components
Leadership Development Workshops
- Focus: Personal growth, strategic thinking, and community mobilization.
- Activities:
- Leadership bootcamps covering visioning, communication, and conflict resolution.
- Peer mentorship and networking sessions.
- Community storytelling and public speaking practice.
Micro-Grants for Community Projects
- Focus: Funding innovative, locally-driven solutions.
- Activities:
- Quarterly grant cycles offering \$500–\$2,000 per project.
- Proposal writing support and project planning guidance.
- Public exhibitions and storytelling of funded initiatives.
Training in Nonprofit Governance, Fundraising & Advocacy
- Focus: Building sustainable and accountable community organizations.
- Activities:
- Governance training on board roles, compliance, and transparency.
- Fundraising workshops on grant writing, donor engagement, and digital campaigns.
- Advocacy labs teaching policy engagement and community organizing.
Expected Outcomes
- A network of skilled, confident grassroots leaders.
- Increased number of successful, community-led initiatives.
- Stronger, more sustainable nonprofit organizations rooted in local needs.
