October 31, 2019
LEAD San Diego directly affects positive change in our region in a variety of ways. We have opportunities to directly connect our program alumni to mentorship opportunities, nonprofit committees, and local boards and commissions through our Community Leadership Opportunities page. We also offer local nonprofits an opportunity to benefit from our Leadership Action Teams (LATs), the service learning component of LEAD’s flagship program, Impact.
Impact not only provides participants with a greater understanding of the critical issues and key players in our region, it also inspires participants to use their skills to become engaged with community organizations and causes. Each year, members of the Impact class are divided into Leadership Action Teams (LATs). Each LAT is matched with a local nonprofit agency that benefits from the team members’ expertise and leadership to accomplish an individualized project aiding in the organization’s long-term sustainability.
Leadership Action Team Request for Proposals
LEAD San Diego’s Impact Class of 2025 will be divided into five (5) to six (6) Leadership Action Teams (LEAD staff strives for approximately six to 10 class members per team, based upon class preferences and skill sets) tasked with tackling real community needs submitted by organizations from the San Diego region. These projects need to be initiated and completed between January and May 2025 and must have a lasting benefit to the community being served. Each team’s participants will bring their knowledge, professional skills, and access to regional resources and networks of influence to the selected community improvement projects. Previous projects have included the development of communications & marketing plans; the creation of a facility expansion feasibility report; and the development of a five-year strategic plan. Your project is not required to be limited to these ideas; we strongly encourage unique and creative projects.
The RFP for the 2024-25 cycle is now closed. Please use the link below to submit your information for the 2025-26 interest list. If you have questions, please contact LEAD@SDChamber.org.
2025 Leadership Action Team Partner Agencies
San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum’s mission is to spark a love of learning so all children can discover their wildest dreams. Its vision is to be the leader in inventive early childhood education. The Museum’s hands-on educational exhibits and programs focus on science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and math (STREAM) for children up to age 10.
San Diego Fire-Rescue Foundation supports the dedicated professional firefighters, lifeguards, and emergency medical responders of the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department. By empowering these brave individuals,San Diego Fire-Rescue Foundation enhances the overall resilience and well-being of the San Diego community.
The San Diego Tourism Authority is a private, non-profit, mutual benefit corporation composed of approximately 1,000 member organizations, businesses, local governments, and individuals seeking a better community through the visitor industry. San Diego Tourism Authority members include tourism-related entities in such categories as lodging, dining, arts, attractions, shopping, and transportation, among others, as well as other companies indirectly involved in tourism.
Oncology And Kids is the childhood oncology organization that provides a voice, community, and sense of normalcy for children with cancer and their families who need to recover from the emotional toll of diagnoses and treatment.
Media Arts Center San Diego has been teaching media arts classes and workshops to youth for 17+ years–both in and outside the classroom—and has been serving the people of marginalized communities by using media as a tool for social change and artistic expression.