Launch into Neighborhood Leadership
Would you like a preview of NLA?
Register of this 3-part free mini-webinar series inspired by the Neighborhood Leadership Academy curriculum
Curious about how you can become a stronger community leader and make meaningful change in your neighborhood? Want to explore what the full Neighborhood Leadership Academy (NLA) has to offer before committing?
Launch into Neighborhood Leadership is a series of three free one-hour webinars designed to introduce you to some of the core ideas and tools taught in the full ten-session Neighborhood Leadership Academy. Whether you're a neighborhood volunteer, nonprofit leader, small business owner, or just someone who cares deeply about your community, these sessions offer practical strategies you can use right away - and a preview of the full NLA experience.
Grounded in the belief that everyday leaders can create extraordinary change, the full NLA program equips participants across Missouri with the skills, confidence, and networks needed to strengthen neighborhoods and build whole, vibrant communities. Launch into Neighborhood Leadership gives you a sneak peek at what it's all about.
Webinar Schedule and Topics
(register for each session individually):
July 23: Session 1
- Asset-Based Approaches to Community Building - Mistti Ritter
- Arts Asset Mapping in Action - Elena Stephenson
August 6: Session 2
- Clarifying Your Mission, Vision & Goals - Tasnim Haq
- Strength-Based Leadership - Dr. Dwayne T. James
August 20: Session 3
- Good Neighbor Project - David Burton
- Partnerships, Collaboration, and Stakeholders - Jackie Spainhower
Cost: Free
For questions, contact Jackie Spainhower, spainhowerj@missouri.edu; Mistti Ritter, rittermm@missouri.edu or Dwayne James, jamesdt@missouri.edu
