This workshop builds confidence and clarity around the financial realities of sustaining leadership programs. Participants will explore funding structures, financial storytelling, revenue and expense analysis, and the role of transparency in building trust with stakeholders, donors, and partners.
â Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
Conduct a practical audit of revenue streams and expenses
Communicate financial realities clearly and confidently to stakeholders
Use financial data as a storytelling tool to demonstrate impact
Strengthen grant development and funder relationship practices
Connect funding strategies to long-term sustainability and mission alignment
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 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.
For members who are signed up for Affinity Groups, you can access the Zoom link through the "projects/committees" drop-down after logging into the ALP website. more info...
Delivered by experts from the J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development at the University of Georgia
Grounded in contemporary adult learning research, this session helps participants design meaningful learning experiences that foster reflection, skill development, and sustained behavior change. The workshop connects theory to practice through experiential, transformational, and learner-centered approaches that strengthen leadership development outcomes.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
Apply key adult learning theories to leadership program design
Create learner-centered environments that support engagement and relevance
Integrate experiential and transformational learning techniques into program delivery
Strengthen participant learning outcomes and long-term impact
Connect leadership learning to real-world community application
Presenters:
Emily Saunders, Ph.D., J.W. Fanning Leadership Institute, University of Georgia
Brendon Leahy, Ph.D., J.W. Fanning Leadership Institute, University of Georgia
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...
Designed for experienced facilitators, this session focuses on leading high-stakes, emotionally charged conversations in leadership settings. Participants will develop the skills needed to manage tension, balance participation, and guide groups from dialogue to shared understanding and action.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
Facilitate high-stakes conversations with confidence and composure
Redirect unproductive dialogue into constructive engagement
Balance participation and manage dominant or disengaged personalities
Ask powerful questions that deepen reflection and encourage solutions
Help groups move from emotion and advocacy to collaboration and action
Create environments of trust, accountability, and shared ownership
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 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
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...
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...