Grants in Action: Shafer Leadership Academy

Shafer Leadership Academy (SLA) provides inclusive leadership development so that people, organizations, and communities reach their full potential. The Community Foundation supported SLA’s mission with a $10,000 grant in 2022 that supported the organization’s operations. With the support of this grant from the Foundation, SLA offered approximately 300 programs for 4,700 people including their signature Emergence program, pictured, designed to help emerging and experienced leaders enhance their leadership capabilities. In 2022, SLA also engaged in additional leadership training around diversity and inclusion. In addition to providing 11 trainings, they also ensured a diverse line up of facilitators and the addition of three Community Inclusion Ambassadors to help the organization connect with a broader range of community leaders.

To help Shafer Leadership Academy continue their work in developing strong community leaders, The Community Foundation awarded the organization a $12,500 grant to support operations in 2023, which include a continued and expanded emphasis on nonprofit and community inclusion efforts.