Our Community Development Leadership Center convenes training, mentoring and networking spaces for leaders at all stages to learn practical skills and cultivate authentic relationships to collectively advance community development as a tool for racial and economic justice.   

To build equitable communities, we need to connect current and future leaders to share their ingenuity and insight, and respond to their unique professional needs with relevant training, relational cohorts and one-on-one mentoring. 

From new advocates to executive directors, the Center will advance leaders who embed principles and practices of equity and justice through the sector.   

The Leadership Center will continue popular initiatives like the Emerging Leaders in Community Development mentorship program and the annual Policy and Advocacy Trainings — and develop new pathways for growth, like the State Policy Cohort.

Launching in 2025, this hands-on training series designed for BIPOC professionals will support leaders who want to learn more about policy development and how to effectively navigate and influence state-level policy. Learn more and apply!

Stay tuned for more information and opportunities in coming months!