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As a rising ninth grader at Clarke Central High School in 2018, Tiffani Richardson’s goals included going to college and pursuing a career in the medical field. Four years later, Richardson has her diploma and is preparing to enter Howard… Full story

Leadership Clayton received UGA’s 2022 Innovations in Community Leadership Award for reinvigorating adult leadership development in Clayton County. The award, presented by the UGA J.W. Fanning Institute of Leadership Development, was formally announced during the seventh annual Community Leadership Conference,… Full story

Program graduates are more civically engaged, involved as community leaders A women’s leadership program developed by the University of Georgia is increasing civic engagement and leadership opportunities for women in southeast Georgia. Since 2015, nearly 80 women from in and… Full story

Through a gift to the University of Georgia, one couple is combining their interests in journalism and leadership development. A gift from Craig Lesser in honor of his wife, Nancy, has endowed the Nancy Shepherd Lesser Fund for Rural Leaders… Full story

As executive director of the Greater Valdosta United Way, Michael Smith saw firsthand how COVID-19 has impacted nonprofits across south Georgia over the last year. “Organizations couldn’t hold fundraisers, which not only affects the bottom line but makes it harder… Full story

Alexis and Justin Black both had to overcome obstacles on their paths to success and building a life together. “I have been labeled difficult, and as a survivor of abuse, neglect and domestic violence, I have to remember my resilience… Full story

A University of Georgia leadership initiative will partner with seven new organizations over the next year to develop leaders equipped to address critical issues in communities across Georgia. The J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development, a unit of UGA Public… Full story

New research shows stable housing, money for books among chief concerns  A college education is estimated to add $1 million to a person’s lifetime earning potential, but for some students the path to earning one is riddled with obstacles. That… Full story

A Georgia-based organization focused on supporting children and families in need is donating $17,500 to help the University of Georgia increase college access and retention for youth who have experienced foster care or homelessness. The donation from the nonprofit Communities… Full story

In her role as Elbert County Chamber of Commerce president, Leslie Friedman saw a gap in the community’s workforce that needed addressing. “I felt like our community needed more resources and training for ‘middle management’ in our community, specifically in… Full story

With a staff of 10 people, communication and collaboration are part of day-to-day life at the Augusta Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB). “Out of those 10 people, five are on the leadership team and the other five are managers supervised… Full story

The University of Georgia recently hosted nonprofit leaders from Georgia and the southeast U.S. in a virtual panel discussion to examine the role nonprofits and foundations are playing in communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosted by the J.W. Fanning Institute… Full story