About the Program
This 14-week civic education program brings together local government leaders and community members to effect positive, sustainable change.
Participants receive mentorship, advocacy training, and network-building opportunities to create more empathetic leaders.
Our Why
When government ecosystems are hard to access, it can lead to lower trust, lower engagement, including lower voter turnout. Ultimately, these divides negatively impact the quality of life in growing communities.
Uniquely, the Civic Impact Academy brings government leaders and community members into the same training cohorts. This innovative model creates a dynamic environment for mutual learning and collaboration, empowering all participants to become more effective advocates for positive community change.
Our Goals
Learning Objectives
Improve civic knowledge and engagement skills of everyday residents and leaders.
Enhance the social impact leadership skills of public sector professionals.
Build the social capital of both groups to effect positive, sustained change in their communities.
Community Design Challenge
All participants complete the Community Design Challenge, an actionable project plan for improving the community in a focus area of their choice, structured to attract potential funding and support. This capstone project is presented at our final session and serves as a launching point for future civic action outside the cohort.
Reasons To Join
“I want to create value for people who need a voice.”
“I would love to make my business a tool for good!”
“I would like to build skills to help my community.”
“Building strong relationships is important to me.”
“I want to strengthen my ability to lead civic initiatives.”
“I want to take a more active approach in my local government.”
“I want to expand my impact to the policies and partnerships that shape our neighborhoods.”
