This session focuses on strengthening relationships with boards, volunteers, and alumni to support long-term program stability and impact. Participants will explore strategies for alignment, engagement, and role clarity while building a strong and active network of supporters and ambassadors.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
Strengthen board engagement and clarify governance roles
Cultivate meaningful volunteer involvement
Activate alumni as champions, mentors, and ambassadors
Align stakeholder groups around shared vision and priorities
Develop sustainable engagement pathways that support organizational growth
This course is included in ALP's Certified Community Leadership Practitioner (CCLP) designation curriculum but is open to anyone eager to deepen their leadership knowledge, regardless of whether they are pursuing the CCLP designation. more info...
A Pacesetter Membership is a select level of membership specially designed for ALP members who are the most progressive...those who serve as the models and exemplars of the industry. A Pacesetter is someone who thinks two steps ahead, not where we are today but where we should be in the future.
Pacesetters gather virtually every month to level up their conversations and challenge their colleagues from across the nation. For more information, click here. more info...
Community leadership programs are most powerful when curriculum design intentionally aligns with how adults learn, process, and apply new information. In this highly interactive session, John Cherry, CCLP, will explore how the results of the Learning Styles Inventory — specifically David Kolb’s Learning, Thinking, Working Styles assessment — can be deeply integrated into leadership curriculum to maximize participant growth and program impact.
Drawing from the model used by Leadership Knoxville, this workshop will demonstrate how assessment data can move beyond individual awareness and become a strategic design tool. Participants will experience how learning styles inform program day structure, speaker selection, facilitation approaches, experiential components, and reflection strategies — ensuring that every element aligns with mission, purpose, objectives, and intended outcomes.
This session is not simply about understanding an assessment; it is about embedding it into the DNA of your program to create cohesive, intentional, and transformational leadership experiences.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this workshop, participants will:
Understand the framework and application of the Learning, Thinking, Working assessment.
Explore how learning style data can inform intentional curriculum design.
Examine practical examples from Leadership Knoxville’s program integration model.
Identify strategies to align program days with mission, purpose, objectives, and measurable outcomes.
Develop approaches to balance diverse learning preferences within a cohort.
Create an action outline for integrating assessment insights into their own leadership programs.
This ALP Exchange session is an open, peer-driven conversation designed to surface questions, challenges, and best practices that don't always make it onto an Affinity Group meeting agenda—but impact nearly every leadership program.
Together, we'll explore CRM tools and how programs are managing participant data, relationships, and program operations, including:
Choosing, implementing, and evaluating CRM tools for your program's needs
Tracking alumni engagement, program milestones, and participant journeys
Data integrity, privacy, and access considerations
Integration with existing systems, workflows, and reporting processes
What platforms and approaches peers are using right now—and what they'd do differently
This is a collaborative space to share what's working, ask honest questions, and learn from fellow ALP members navigating similar decisions.
Come ready to contribute, listen, and leave with ideas you can apply immediately to your program.
This workshop reframes conflict as an opportunity for insight and growth. Participants will learn how stress responses shape behavior, how polarity thinking influences group dynamics, and how to facilitate conversations that build trust while maintaining accountability.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
Understand how brain science influences behavior during conflict
Identify and navigate polarities and “either/or” thinking
Respond to challenging behaviors with clarity and composure
Use a structured framework for trust-building conversations
Lead through conflict while preserving relationships and community trust
This course is included in ALP's Certified Community Leadership Practitioner (CCLP) designation curriculum but is open to anyone eager to deepen their leadership knowledge, regardless of whether they are pursuing the CCLP designation. more info...
This group aims to support staff involved in fundraising and resource development for Community Leadership Programs. This group provides a collaborative space to discuss strategies, share successes, and explore new approaches to securing financial support, strengthening program sustainability, and expanding community impact. more info...
This session explores storytelling as a strategic leadership and communication tool. Participants will learn how to uncover, shape, and share authentic stories that demonstrate impact, strengthen engagement, and connect personal transformation to organizational mission.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
Clearly communicate organizational impact through story
Help participants identify and articulate their leadership journeys
Align individual narratives with program mission and values
Use storytelling to engage stakeholders, funders, and community partners
Foster a culture that uses story to inspire reflection, connection, and action
This Peer Connections session brings together three innovative approaches that expand the reach and impact of community leadership programs. In this peer-driven conversation, you'll hear directly from ALP members who are doing this work well and explore how these models might fit into your own program strategy.
Together, we'll dive into:
College Programs – How leadership curriculum can be adapted for undergraduate settings, what content translates well, and how college programs can serve as a pipeline for future community leaders (Racquel Thiesen | Kansas Leadership Center)
New Resident/Intro Programs – How to design programs that connect newcomers and lifelong residents to your community; balancing city insights with network building; and creating pathways from intro experiences to deeper leadership involvement (Mike Zwiefelhofer | Leadership San Francisco's IntroSF)
Community Issue-Based Programs – How to use deep exploration of complex issues as a "learning lab" for advanced leadership development for program alumni (Lynn Wood, CCLP | Leadership Wisconsin's Community Leadership 2.0)
This is a collaborative space to ask honest questions and learn from peers who have successfully implemented these program models. Whether you're considering launching one of these initiatives or looking to refine an existing effort, come ready to contribute, listen, and leave with practical ideas you can apply immediately to your program.
Grab your favorite beverage and join us for Coffee & Connection, a casual one-hour Zoom session hosted by ALP's Membership Director, Zoë Lewis-Monkman.
This is the perfect opportunity for new and existing members to connect, ask questions, and learn more about the benefits of being part of the ALP community. Zoë will answer questions, share insights about ALP's resources and programs while providing tips to help you make the most of your membership.
Whether you're looking to network, deepen your involvement, or simply get to know the ALP team, this laid-back session is a great way to start. Let’s build connections and spark ideas together—one cup of coffee at a time!
Don't miss this chance to connect, collaborate, and caffeinate with Zoë and fellow ALP members!
This workshop explores leadership through a human-centered lens, emphasizing empathy, belonging, and the value of lived experience. Participants will examine how generational perspectives, identity, and intersectionality shape leadership and community engagement, and how to create environments where all voices are valued.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
Understand principles and practices of human-centered leadership
Recognize and value diverse perspectives within leadership programs
Meet individuals where they are in their development journeys
Explore how generational and lived experiences shape leadership styles
Build inclusive, empathetic environments that strengthen participation and impact
This course is included in ALP's Certified Community Leadership Practitioner (CCLP) designation curriculum but is open to anyone eager to deepen their leadership knowledge, regardless of whether they are pursuing the CCLP designation. more info...
The Flagship Programs Affinity Group is designed for staff who manage core leadership programs, often known as flagship or signature programs. This group offers a space to share ideas, tackle challenges, and develop best practices that enhance participant experiences, strengthen program impact, and ensure these cornerstone programs remain relevant and effective in building community leadership. more info...
Are you a new member of ALP or a new team member within your Community Leadership Program? Join us for a one-hour deep dive into all that ALP has to offer.
In this session, we'll cover:
Meet the ALP Team – Get to know the staff who support your membership and learn how we can help you succeed
ALP Programming & Resources – Discover the full range of programs, Affinity Groups, peer learning opportunities, and member benefits available to you
Navigating Your Members-Only Portal – Learn how to access resources, find connections, and make the most of your ALP membership tools
This is your opportunity to ask questions, get oriented, and start engaging with the ALP community. Whether you're brand new to the field or new to ALP, come ready to explore how this network can support your work and professional growth.
A Pacesetter Membership is a select level of membership specially designed for ALP members who are the most progressive...those who serve as the models and exemplars of the industry. A Pacesetter is someone who thinks two steps ahead, not where we are today but where we should be in the future.
Pacesetters gather virtually every month to level up their conversations and challenge their colleagues from across the nation. For more information, click here. more info...
This group connects staff from Statewide Leadership Programs serving entire states, providing a platform to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of Statewide impact. Members collaborate to share insights, refine best practices, and develop strategies tailored to engaging diverse communities across a broad geographic area. more info...
A key ALP member benefit is connecting virtually with other members via Affinity Groups on a specific topic of interest.
An ALP member/champion facilitates these ongoing, intact groups. Members of the group share and gain ideas, insights, best practices, inspiration, and more.
The zoom link for each affinity group is only shared with members who have opted-in to specific groups. To sign up for an affinity group, click here. more info...
Are you a new member of ALP or a new team member within your Community Leadership Program? Join us for a one-hour deep dive into all that ALP has to offer.
In this session, we'll cover:
Meet the ALP Team – Get to know the team who support your membership and learn how we can help you succeed
ALP Programming & Resources – Discover the full range of programs, Affinity Groups, peer learning opportunities, and member benefits available to you
Navigating Your Members-Only Portal – Learn how to access resources, find connections, and make the most of your ALP membership tools
This is your opportunity to ask questions, get oriented, and start engaging with the ALP community. Whether you're brand new to the field or new to ALP, come ready to explore how this network can support your work and professional growth.
A Pacesetter Membership is a select level of membership specially designed for ALP members who are the most progressive...those who serve as the models and exemplars of the industry. A Pacesetter is someone who thinks two steps ahead, not where we are today but where we should be in the future.
Pacesetters gather virtually every month to level up their conversations and challenge their colleagues from across the nation. For more information, click here. more info...