Leadership Winston-Salem Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsNorth Carolina, United States11-50 Employees
Leadership Winston-Salem is a nonprofit organization based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, that develops local leaders by educating, connecting, and energizing them to serve and improve the community. Its flagship program brings together professionals and community leaders to build relationships and deepen understanding of the area's civic landscape, with an emphasis on experiential learning. Founded in 1984 as a 501(c)(3) by local leaders, the organization aimed to foster greater understanding and commitment to the city's future during a period of change. After the program ran for two decades, it was redesigned and relaunched in 2005 using adult-learning and experiential-learning principles. Since then, more than 1,500 individuals from diverse backgrounds have graduated, illustrating the program's reach within the community.