AIM:

• To make it possible for every Leadership Pensacola (LeaP) class member to understand, support, and help community not-for-profit organizations meet their mission within the greater Pensacola area.

PURPOSE:

• To provide an opportunity to sharpen leadership skills such as consensus building, putting vision into practice, creativity, and team building in a manageable group setting.

• To implement a service project to address a community issue.

• To foster collaborative relationships with community leaders while focusing on service and advocacy.

• To provide an introduction to active organizations within the community.

• To network within the community and fill future volunteer leadership roles.

• To gain satisfaction and to have some fun.

GUIDELINES:

• Organizations must have non-profit 501c3 status

• Organizations must be a member of the Greater Pensacola Chamber in good standing

• An in-person site visit will be required to determine eligibility

PROCESS:

• If selected as a finalist, a representative will need to present the proposed project to the 2026 LeaP Class on 08/01/25

• The winning project will be announced by 08/15/25

• Project to begin in January of 2026

Organizations must submit an application by the end of the day on July 24, 2025, for consideration for a LeaP Community Give-Back Project.