UGA Fanning Institute for Leadership

06/01/2026

Applications are NOW OPEN for the Executive Leadership Program for Nonprofit Organizations (ELPNO)!

Over the past two decades, ELPNO has welcomed more than 300 participants committed to strengthening their leadership, expanding their impact, and building lasting professional connections.

Through engaging workshops and leadership discussions, participants gain fresh perspectives and practical strategies to support their organizations.

Learn more and apply today using the link below!

05/29/2026

🌼 That’s a wrap on May!
This month was filled with ...

- Region Four Public Health and Primary Care Leadership Institute (PH-PCLI) closing session
- Youth Lead Georgia 2027 cohort nominations opened
- Dalton-Whitfield Latino Leadership Institute graduation and closing session
- Embark Georgia Leadership Conference registration opened
- Kentucky Public Health Emerging Leadership Institute (KY-PHELI) closing session
- Maddox Leadership Institute graduation and closing session

Stay tuned for busy summer 🕶️

05/28/2026

Participants from this year's Maddox Leadership Institute have officially graduated, marking the 8th cohort of this program!

We work alongside the JF Maddox Foundation to facilitate a nine-month leadership program for a cohort of 30 community leaders. This initiative equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and connections needed to become action-oriented leaders who can address challenges and pursue opportunities within their community.

We look forward to continuing to advance leadership development in Hobbs, NM, and beyond!

05/27/2026

In partnership with UGA - Accessibility and Testing within the Division of UGA Student Affairs, we received a 2026 Ralston Institute Momentum Grant in Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to launch Empowering Postsecondary Pathways for Middle School Students with Disabilities.

This grant fuels a four‑day Summer Disability Leadership Boot Camp, preparing undergraduate disability ambassadors to step into powerful roles as near‑peer mentors and outreach leaders for middle school students with disabilities.

Together, we’re strengthening leadership development and creating scalable resources that support communities across Georgia.

Read more about the grant below!

05/26/2026

Nonprofit leaders, this one’s for you. 🫵

The Executive Leadership Program for Nonprofit Organizations (ELPNO) is a week-long, immersive experience designed to strengthen your organization’s effectiveness.

✨ Applications open NEXT MONDAY. Learn more below.

05/22/2026

Join us this summer for a no-cost webinar series focused on building stronger communities, sharing fresh ideas, and connecting with partners from across Georgia.

June 17: Innovations in Community Leadership Programs
June 24: Engaging Youth and Young Adults
July 8: Refreshing and Reimagining Leadership Programs
July 15: The Power of Partnerships

Each session offers practical strategies, new perspectives, and opportunities to learn alongside leaders from around the state.

🔗 Use the link in our bio to explore the sessions!

05/21/2026

🐴 Summer camp countdown is on — just ONE month to go!

This summer, we are excited to come together with University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel's Summer Academy Camps to offer teens ages 13–15 for a one-of-a-kind equine leadership experience.

Join us June 22–26, 2026 at UGA Center for Continuing Education & Hotel. Send this to a parent or teen who may be interested✨

🖊️ Registration closes June 17. Sign up using the link below!

05/19/2026

What her family calls a “philosophy addiction” has become a pathway to impact.

As a former UGA Public Service and Outreach Scholar at the Fanning Institute, Lauren Scaffidi turned her love of big ideas into meaningful public service.

A recent graduate of the UGA Franklin College of Arts and Sciences with a degree in philosophy and from UGA School of Public and International Affairs in political science, Lauren hopes to use philosophical thinking to tackle real-world challenges and serve others along the way.

Read more about Lauren and her story below.

For Lauren Scaffidi, philosophy has grown into a lifelong passion that her family affectionately calls a “philosophy addiction.” As she prepares to graduate with degrees in philosophy from the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences and political science from the School of Public and International...

05/18/2026

🌟 This month’s newsletter highlights continued learning, meaningful collaboration, and leadership in action. Explore the stories, insights, and updates shaping our work.

Read it using the link below!

05/15/2026

⛱️ Spend your summer with the University of Georgia!

From horses to robotics, these summer camps offer hands-on ways to learn, explore, and grow. Through UGA Public Service and Outreach, young learners can experience meaningful educational experiences, while still making plenty of room for fun. Camps are offered at locations across the state.

🔗 Check out a few opportunities below!