Association of Leadership Programs

06/01/2026

Omaha is more than our host city — it’s part of the story. At the 2026 ALP National Conference, Daniela Rojas Florez of the Greater Omaha Chamber and Khenda Mustafa of CIRA Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement will lead Building Bridges Across Systems: A Blueprint for Cross-Sector Leadership Collaboration.

It’s the kind of session that reflects exactly what this conference is about: connection, trust, and practical community leadership.

Come learn in a city where collaboration is front and center. https://dub.sh/rJS5xbT

05/26/2026

The ALP National Conference is the highlight of the summer — but the energy behind it is year-round. Through Affinity Groups, Leadership Connections, shared resources, and peer learning, ALP helps community leadership professionals stay connected, keep learning, and strengthen their programs all year long. Omaha is where those relationships come together in person. If you’ve been looking for your people in this work, they’re here. Join us July 13–16: https://dub.sh/rJS5xbT

05/21/2026

We have the full schedule of our conference up! See all the great speakers, topics, and programs happening for the 2026 ALP Conference: https://dub.sh/rJS5xbT

05/19/2026

We are so grateful for our volunteers and want to recognize these three incredible Volunteers of the Quarter!

David Sachs, The Leadership, Baltimore
Mike Zwiefelhofer, Leadership San Francisco
Griff Hall, Griff Hall Strategic Leadership

A special thank you to them for their hard work and contributions, and we invite everyone to join us in celebrating! Read more: https://alpleaders.org/news_manager.php?page=44099

05/12/2026

When it comes to team building exercises and icebreakers, we tend to have fun but not gain a lot from it.

Join Dr. Rachel Lindvall from Winnebago Industries for our next Leadership Connection on May 20th about how to create simple yet high‑impactful activities that create powerful tools for growth and collaboration.

Register now:https://mms.alpleaders.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=221214

05/11/2026

One of the most exciting things about the 2026 ALP National Conference? Everyone’s in the room. Community leadership professionals from across the country will gather in Omaha this July — and with the alumni track offered through the National Leadership Network, the room gets even stronger. More perspectives. More connection. More opportunities to learn from leaders doing this work in different places and in different ways. If you care about building stronger communities, Omaha is where you want to be.

https://dub.sh/rJS5xbT

05/07/2026

Facebook Group Members - If you've been weighing whether to make it to Omaha, here's a strong reason to say yes:
The Amazon Community Leadership Cohort (CLC) is joining us at the 2026 ALP National Conference — and they're bringing the conversation a lot of us are eager to have: how do CLP–corporate partnerships actually work, and how do we prove their impact?

Two sessions to put on your radar:
🔹 Wednesday, July 15 · 2:00–3:15 PM — Best-practice panel featuring Amazon and partner Leadership Programs sharing what's working in real-world corporate–CLP partnerships
🔹 Thursday, July 16 · 9:00–11:15 AM — A focused talk from Amazon on how they track CLP impact, with practical takeaways for any program engaging corporate partners

They'll also have a booth on-site all week, so there's plenty of time to ask questions and explore what a partnership could look like for your community.
If corporate partnerships, employer engagement, or making the case for CLP value are anywhere on your radar — this is the year to be in the room.

Register here: https://dub.sh/rJS5xbT

Bridging Connections. Building Community. See you in Omaha. 🌽

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Set along the Missouri River, Omaha is a city where innovation meets community spirit, making it the perfect backdrop for our annual gathering. Known for its welcoming hospitality, thriving arts scene, and revitalized riverfront, Omaha offers a blend of big-city energy and small-town charm. From the...

05/04/2026

What helps strong programs become enduring organizations? At the 2026 ALP National Conference, Carli M. Meurs of Leadership Kitsap will explore exactly that in From Strong Programs to Enduring Organizations. If you’re thinking about sustainability, leadership transitions, staffing, or long-term impact, this is the kind of session that can sharpen your thinking and strengthen your next steps. Omaha is where practical ideas meet real community leadership experience. Join us July 13–16: https://dub.sh/rJS5xbT

04/27/2026

We’re headed to Omaha! The 2026 ALP National Conference takes place July 13–16, and this year’s theme says it all: Bridging Connections. Building Community. In partnership with Leadership Omaha, the Greater Omaha Chamber, and the National Leadership Network, we’re creating a conference experience built for community leadership professionals who want practical ideas, strong peer connections, and fresh momentum for the year ahead. If Omaha has been on your radar, now is the time to make it official. Join us this July: https://dub.sh/rJS5xbT

Set along the Missouri River, Omaha is a city where innovation meets community spirit, making it the perfect backdrop for our annual gathering. Known for its welcoming hospitality, thriving arts scene, and revitalized riverfront, Omaha offers a blend of big-city energy and small-town charm. From the...