A University of Georgia program is helping equip current and emerging nonprofit leaders to strengthen their organizations and make a difference in their communities. Through the Executive Leadership Program for Nonprofit Organizations at the UGA J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership… Full story
Nominations now open for new statewide youth leadership program
A new University of Georgia-run statewide youth leadership program is now accepting nominations for its inaugural class. In January, UGA received a $1.5 million pledge from Chick-fil-A, Inc. to support the development of Youth LEAD Georgia, a new UGA-led statewide… Full story
UGA provides leadership, business blueprint for local entrepreneurs
Apply for the 2024 Innovations in Community Leadership Initiative Freddie Gavin had the dream of building out a multimedia recording studio in McDuffie County and, with the assistance of the University of Georgia, his dream is moving closer to reality…. Full story
Nonprofit looks to strengthen growing organization with UGA support
Apply for and learn more about the 2024 Innovations in Community Leadership Initiative An Athens-based, multi-county nonprofit aims to prepare itself for growth by working with the University of Georgia to develop leaders within its organization. The UGA J.W. Fanning… Full story
UGA regional leadership program connects middle Georgia
Created in 2015 as a partnership between the Middle Georgia Regional Commission and the University of Georgia J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development, a unit of UGA Public Service and Outreach, the Middle Georgia Regional Leadership Champions program has set… Full story
Chick-fil-A gives UGA $1.5M for statewide youth development program
The University of Georgia has received a $1.5 million pledge from Chick-fil-A, Inc. to support the development of a new statewide youth leadership program and an annual youth leadership summit at UGA. “I am immensely grateful to our friends at… Full story
Peer court model expands reach with UGA support
With help from UGA, three more Georgia communities are establishing peer courts, run by youth volunteers to hear cases for low-risk, first time juvenile offenders. Griffin-Spalding County, Chatham County and Barrow County are implementing peer court programs in their community… Full story
Embark Georgia receives $1.5M to expand program
The program aims to improve education for homeless and former foster children Funding from two foundations will enable a statewide network housed at the University of Georgia to improve educational outcomes for youth who have experienced foster care and/or homelessness…. Full story
Community taps UGA outreach units to help local entrepreneurs succeed
From downtown redevelopment and beautification to recreation and tourism, an East Georgia community is tapping into University of Georgia expertise to increase opportunities for economic development and help grow local business. Thomson, Ga., a UGA Archway Partnership community and the… Full story
Summer program at UGA empowers foster youth to envision future
Fewer than 10 percent of youths who have experienced foster care end up with a postsecondary degree, significantly less than 45 percent in the general U.S. population who earn college degrees. A UGA summer program hopes to increase the numbers… Full story
UGA offers online course to help individuals build leadership skills
As executive director of the Family Resource Center of Northeast Georgia, Linda Johnson is always looking for leadership or professional development opportunities. Through the UGA J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development’s Online Certificate in Leadership Development, Johnson found an opportunity… Full story
Seven more Georgia organizations selected for UGA leadership initiative
Now in its third year, a University of Georgia leadership initiative will add seven more organizations from around the state that are strengthening their communities through new leadership development programming. Started in 2020 by the J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership… Full story