Leadership Training | City of Montgomery, AL

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Our mission is to offer valuable resources that foster the growth and empowerment of the residents in Montgomery, and to encourage these individuals proactively to work towards building strong, interconnected, and thriving communities.

Citizen's Academy Course: 6-month program with grant max. $2,500.00
_{Empowers individuals to become active and engaged citizens in their communities.}
This curriculum aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of civic responsibilities, government structures, and community engagement strategies.

Sustainable Neighborhood Course: 8-month developmental program grant max. $5,000.00
_{Provides a comprehensive understanding of strategic planning principles applied to sustainability.}
Participants will learn how to develop effective strategic plans that integrate environmental, social, and economic considerations to achieve sustainable outcomes.

Nonprofit Academy Course: 4 months course with grant amount max. $1,500.00
_{Prepares individuals to effectively run and manage nonprofit organizations.}
Participants will learn about the unique challenges and opportunities in the nonprofit sector and gain practical insights into organizational development, fundraising, governance, and program management.

Requirements for all Training Programs

Schedule

Attendance

Three members of your association are expected to be present at all scheduled meetings for the course of study.
Our preference is for the association President, Vice President and Secretary or Treasurer or designated member to attend. In cases where that is not possible, we will accept three members of the neighborhood association to attend instead.
Association can designate one individual to serve as an alternate.
Alternate must be a member of the participating association.
Participants need to understand that your commitment to attend these classes is an important for building comradery.
Participants are allowed one absence from class.
Participants can only represent one neighborhood association per grant year.
Classes July - September will require at least one representative to be in person with the other two visible online.

Grant Requirements

Participants must complete and submit all assignments to the Neighborhood Service Department before next schedule class date
Only neighborhood associations that complete training program are eligible to apply for grant
Completed grant package must be submitted NLT 13 December 2024
Grants are on a competitive basis and grant request must be based on needs identified in strategic plan (no exceptions)
All grant request shall include a compilation of classroom assignments during training program