The Leadership Emergence and Development Project
LEAD is a nonprofit organization that engages young professionals in the charitable and philanthropic communities of the Twin Cities. LEAD accomplishes its mission in three ways:
Leadership Facilitation: Get Involved! is LEAD’s vehicle for connecting prospective young professionals with nonprofit organizations that seek to fill board positions with future community leaders. Visit our Young Professionals page to Learn More.
Charitable Events: LEAD hosts charitable benefits that raise money and awareness for distinctive nonprofit organizations in the Twin Cities. Since its founding in 2006, LEAD has raised over $100,000 through such benefits. Visit Our Events page to Learn More.
Leadership Education: LEAD holds ‘Board Boot Camps’ that provide leadership education to interested young professionals who want to learn more about the formal responsibilities of nonprofit boards. Through these Camps, LEAD has trained over 750 young professionals. Visit Our Young Professionals page to Learn More.
Young Professionals Get Started!
LEAD has connected over 200 young professionals to nonprofit opportunities. Use your professional skills to make a difference in your local community. Join LEAD Now!
Nonprofit Solutions
LEAD’s sponsorship program can help your organization build awareness, engage young professionals, fill volunteer positions, and raise funds. Visit our Nonprofit page to Learn More.
More About LEAD
Success: Countless talented young professionals have enabled LEAD to accomplish many of its goals. Learn More about our Success.
History and Mission: In 2006, Matthew Hemsley founded LEAD with the goal of making philanthropy accessible to young professionals in the Twin Cities. Learn More about LEAD’s History and Mission.
Board of Directors: Meet the team behind LEAD. Our Board of Directors are dedicated to creating a better community. Learn More about LEAD’s new Board of Directors.
