UGA Fanning Institute for Leadership

UGA Fanning Institute for Leadership The J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development is a unit of the Office of Public Service and

⏰ Last chance!Tomorrow is the last day to submit nominations for the 2027 Youth Lead Georgia cohort. If you know a stude...
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/

Ready to grow as a nonprofit leader? Financial assistance could help make ELPNO 2027 possible! 🌟We offer two opportuniti...
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!

✨ We’re proud to share that the Emerging Engineers Leadership Development (EELD) Program received the Outstanding Progra...
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

A group of University of Georgia undergrad students participated in a leadership “boot camp” through the new Disability ...
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!

UGA Student Affairs
UGA Ralston Institute

The August newsletter is here! 📰From summer leadership experiences to new opportunities and stories of impact across Geo...
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.

📣 You asked, we listened!With the new school year getting underway, we know things can get busy quickly. We’ve heard tha...
08/13/2026

📣 You asked, we listened!

With the new school year getting underway, we know things can get busy quickly. We’ve heard that you need a little more time to nominate students for the 2027 Youth Lead Georgia cohort, so we’re extending the deadline by two weeks!

Submit a student who is ready to grow as a leader, build meaningful connections, and make an impact in their school and community.

🗓️ New nomination deadline: August 28
📝 New application deadline: September 11

Link in comments below

📓Georgia nonprofits are being called to meet growing community needs, and we’re here to help.According to the 2026 Georg...
08/12/2026

📓Georgia nonprofits are being called to meet growing community needs, and we’re here to help.

According to the 2026 Georgia Nonprofit Forecast Mid-Year Outlook, 83.7% of nonprofit leaders expect demand for services to increase in 2026, yet only 49% believe their organizations have the capacity to meet that need.

✨Building organizational capacity takes planning, strong leadership, and the right support. Our institute partners with nonprofit organizations across Georgia through training, technical assistance, strategic planning, and leadership development to help organizations strengthen their impact and better serve their communities.

Explore how we can support your organization using the link provided below!

Only 1️⃣ week left! 🔗Use the link in the comments to nominate a student for the 2027 Youth Lead Georgia cohort and help ...
08/07/2026

Only 1️⃣ week left!

🔗Use the link in the comments to nominate a student for the 2027 Youth Lead Georgia cohort and help them take the next step in their leadership journey!

Applications for ELPNO are open!The Executive Leadership Program for Nonprofit Organizations (ELPNO) is designed for non...
08/05/2026

Applications for ELPNO are open!

The Executive Leadership Program for Nonprofit Organizations (ELPNO) is designed for nonprofit leaders ready to strengthen their leadership skills, expand their network, and drive greater impact in their organizations and communities.

Take the next step in your leadership journey and apply today using the link below!

It was a pleasure to host Destination Dawgs Pre-Admission Day and welcome students to campus for a firsthand look at col...
08/04/2026

It was a pleasure to host Destination Dawgs Pre-Admission Day and welcome students to campus for a firsthand look at college life. Through campus experiences and conversations with peer mentors, participants explored opportunities for higher education, career development, and independent living.

🐾 We are proud to support events that encourage self-advocacy and help students prepare for their future goals.

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