The LEAD Project raises money and awareness for exceptional charities in Minnesota. Each of our events are held to benefit one charity and aim to connect this organization with exceptional young professionals in the community. Our charities serve the following areas of need:
The LEAD Project uses a rigorous and transparent selective process to pick our sponsored charities. Charities interested in partnering with The LEAD Project, as well as other interested parties, can find more information about our criteria and process here:
Sponsorship Criteria and Process (45K)
Charity Advisory Committee
The following individuals advise The LEAD Project on charity selection and engaging our members.
Jeannine Balfour
McKnight Foundation
Eric Anderson
Minneapolis Foundation
Kelly Klepe
Bush Foundation
Kaying Hang
Bremer Foundation
Trista Harris
St. Paul Foundation
Peter Heegaard
Founder Lowry Hill
Author of Return on Investment
Bob McCrea
Retired
Nonprofit Volunteer
The Greater Twin Cities United Way
Joe Selvaggio
Founder - One Percent Club