Cultivating Leaders For Tomorrow's Challenges
The Georgia Leadership Foundation empowers emerging leaders to drive positive change in their communities through education, mentorship, and leadership development programs.
Annual Budget
$1.8M
Program Participants
500+ / Year
Success Rate
92%
Who We Are & What We Stand For
We believe that exceptional leadership can transform communities, drive innovation, and create a more equitable society for all.
Our Mission
To identify, train, and empower emerging leaders from diverse backgrounds to address critical community challenges and drive sustainable change.
Our Vision
A world where every community has access to compassionate, competent, and inclusive leaders who inspire positive transformation.
Core Values
Integrity, inclusivity, collaboration, innovation, and service guide our approach to leadership development and community engagement.
Official Recognition
501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
EIN: 86-3653329
Our Story
Founded in 2015, the Georgia Leadership Foundation emerged from a recognition that communities across our state needed more equipped, empathetic, and diverse leaders to address complex challenges.
What began as a small local initiative has grown into a respected organization that identifies promising individuals, provides them with comprehensive leadership training, connects them with experienced mentors, and supports them as they implement impactful projects in their communities.
Our approach combines academic rigor with practical experience, ensuring that our leaders are not just knowledgeable but also skilled in applying their learning to create real, measurable change.
Focus Areas
Leadership Programs
Discover our comprehensive programs designed to develop the next generation of community leaders.
Emerging Leaders Initiative
A 12-month intensive program for early-career professionals featuring workshops, mentorship, and community projects.
Youth Leadership Academy
Empowering high school students to develop leadership skills through experiential learning and community service.
Executive Leadership Circle
Advanced training for seasoned professionals looking to amplify their impact and lead organizational change.
Custom Leadership Workshops
We offer tailored leadership development workshops for organizations, schools, and community groups. Our experienced facilitators create customized programs to address your specific needs.
- Team building and collaboration
- Diversity, equity and inclusion leadership
- Strategic planning and execution
- Conflict resolution and emotional intelligence
Our Distinguished Leaders
Meet some of our program graduates who are making significant impacts in their communities.
Robert Washington
Executive Director, Community Empowerment
After completing our Emerging Leaders Initiative, Robert launched a community development organization that has revitalized three neighborhoods.
Read Full StoryMaria Gonzalez
Principal, Lincoln High School
A graduate of our Executive Leadership Circle, Maria transformed her struggling high school into a model for educational excellence with a 40% increase in graduation rates.
Read Full StoryJames Chen
Founder, Green City Initiative
A Youth Leadership Academy alumnus, James created an environmental organization that has planted over 10,000 trees and educated 5,000 students.
Read Full StoryMeasuring Our Impact
The tangible difference our leadership programs are making across communities.
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Program Impact by Sector
Our leaders are making significant contributions across multiple sectors, creating positive change where it's needed most.
News & Events
Stay informed about our programs, events, and leadership stories.
8th Annual Leadership Summit
Our flagship event brings together 300+ leaders for inspiration, networking, and skill-building workshops.
Read More2023 Leadership Scholarship Recipients
We're proud to award 50 full scholarships to promising leaders from underserved communities.
Read MoreExpanded Partnership with State Education Department
New initiative will train 200 school leaders across Georgia over the next three years.
Read MoreSupport Our Mission
Your contribution helps us develop the next generation of leaders who will address our communities' most pressing challenges.
Georgia Leadership Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN: 86-3653329. All donations are tax-deductible.
What Our Leaders Say
Hear from program participants about their transformational leadership journey.
"The Emerging Leaders Initiative completely changed my approach to community work. I gained not just skills, but a network of like-minded leaders who continue to support me in creating real change."
Sharon Davis
Class of 2021
"As a first-generation college student, the Youth Leadership Academy showed me that I had the potential to lead. Today, I'm president of our student body and organizing community service projects."
Michael Rodriguez
Class of 2022
"The Executive Leadership Circle helped me break through my limitations and step into a role where I could truly make a difference in my organization. My team's productivity has increased by 35%."
Patricia Nguyen
Class of 2020