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09/07/2026

Good strategy starts with listening. 👂

Earlier this month, faculty member Jason Estep facilitated interactive discussions designed to give stakeholders an opportunity to share their perspectives and provide meaningful input for planning and decision-making.

This work included eight community listening sessions held in various locations across Greene County, helping the Archway Partnership identify local priorities and opportunities as it begins working with its newest county partner.

✨ We’re proud to create spaces where every voice can help shape what comes next!

09/04/2026

🐾 One week left!

Were you or a student you know nominated for the 2027 Youth Lead Georgia cohort? Now’s the time to apply! Nominated students have just 7️⃣ days left to take the next step and put your name forward for this leadership opportunity. Don’t wait until the last minute!

🔗 If you or the student you nominated didn't receive an application link after being nominated, please email us at [email protected]

09/02/2026

🐾 We’re hiring!

The Fanning Institute is seeking an Administrative Financial Director with experience in budget planning, financial management, human resources processes, and related administrative operations.

If you or someone in your network would be a great fit, we encourage you to apply or share this opportunity using the link below!

08/31/2026

🐾 Another month of making an impact! 🐾
From developing leaders to strengthening communities, it was a busy month at the Fanning Institute!

Here's a look at what we were up to:
- Georgia Hospital Association retreat
- Athens MLDP graduation
- Disability Ambassadors Bootcamp
- Georgia Possible Session 1
- Maddox Leadership Institute Opening Session

Thank you to everyone who learned, collaborated, and led alongside us this month. We can't wait to see what next month brings! 💙

08/28/2026

🎓 The 2026 Management & Leadership Development Program (MLDP) cohort has officially graduated!

MLDP brings together professionals from Georgia's Electric Membership Corporations (EMCs), Oglethorpe Power Corp., Georgia Transmission Corp., and Georgia System Operations Corp. These individuals come together to strengthen leadership and management capabilities, build connections across the industry, and develop skills that can be applied within their respective organizations and communities.

Throughout the program, participants stepped outside their comfort zones, strengthened their leadership skills, learned alongside fellow Georgia EMC professionals, and challenged themselves to grow as leaders.

👏 Congratulations, graduates! We can’t wait to see where your leadership takes you next!

08/27/2026

⏰ Last chance!

Tomorrow is the last day to submit nominations for the 2027 Youth Lead Georgia cohort. If you know a student who is ready to grow their leadership skills, expand their perspective, and connect with peers from across Georgia, don't let this opportunity pass them by.

🔗 Submit a nomination before midnight on Friday! https://youthleadgeorgia.org/nominate/

08/25/2026

Ready to grow as a nonprofit leader? Financial assistance could help make ELPNO 2027 possible! 🌟

We offer two opportunities for eligible applicants:

💡 The H. Woods Bowman Fellowship provides $500 to a nonprofit leader committed to advocacy, ethical practice, research, and lifelong learning.

💙 The Needs Based Fellowship provides up to $1,000 to an applicant from an eligible nonprofit organization with an annual budget of less than $1 million.

To be considered, indicate your interest on the application and submit all additional required materials by Sept. 4.

Learn more about eligibility and application requirements using the link below!

08/24/2026

✨ We’re proud to share that the Emerging Engineers Leadership Development (EELD) Program received the Outstanding Program Award at the 2026 Association of Leadership Educators Conference!

Facilitated by Brandy Walker and Elizabeth Lutz, EELD equips University of Georgia engineering students with practical communication, collaboration, and team-building skills.

Since its inception in 2018, the program has reached more than 3,800 students across eight engineering degree programs. We’re honored to see EELD’s impact and commitment to leadership education celebrated.

Congratulations and thank you to everyone who makes this program possible! 🎉

The University of Georgia College of Engineering

08/21/2026

A group of University of Georgia undergrad students participated in a leadership “boot camp” through the new Disability Ambassador Leadership Initiative, a partnership between the Fanning Institute and UGA - Accessibility and Testing within the Division of Student Affairs.

Supported by a 2026 Ralston Institute Momentum Grant in Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, the boot camp prepared Disability Ambassadors to mentor middle school students with disabilities across Georgia’s public schools.

Through leadership development, connection, and shared experiences, the ambassadors gained skills and tools to help younger students envision life after high school, including a future in college.

We’re proud of the Disability Ambassadors and their commitment to helping the next generation of students see what’s possible!

🔗 Read the full story in the comments below!

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UGA Ralston Institute

08/17/2026

The August newsletter is here! 📰

From summer leadership experiences to new opportunities and stories of impact across Georgia, we’re sharing what’s happening at Fanning and the people making a difference in communities statewide.

✨ Read the newsletter using the link below.

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1240 S. Lumpkin Street
Athens, GA
30602

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+17065421108

Website

https://www.fanning.uga.edu/

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