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The Change Leader Alliance aims to transform traditional top-down approaches to addressing poverty by elevating emerging leaders with lived experience. Through Think Tank, the Alliance develops leadership skills in individuals who have personally navigated poverty, addiction, or incarceration, enabling them to serve on community boards, speak in public forums, and drive effective solutions to the challenges our communities face.
The Vital Role of Lived Experience in Board Success
October 9th: Springfield
Nonprofit organizations thrive when diverse voices and experiences are heard, valued, and integrated into decision-making processes. This training will equip board members and Executive Directors with the knowledge and tools necessary to create an inclusive culture that actively welcomes the lived experience of Change Leaders—individuals who have navigated challenges such as poverty, mental illness, addiction, or incarceration.
By the end of this session, you'll be equipped to overcome barriers to engagement and effectively integrate individuals with lived experience into your board, maximizing their contributions.
Virtual Change Leader Academy
November 10th, 11th + 12th: Online
Join us for our Virtual Change Leader Alliance Virtual, where we’ll guide you through using your lived experience as a powerful tool for advocacy, leadership, and social change. The Change Leader Alliance (CLA) is calling on individuals who’ve lived through real challenges — poverty, addiction, incarceration, or systems involvement — and are ready to lead change in their communities.
Whether you’ve just started speaking out or have been advocating for years, the CLA Academy is for individuals like you. This virtual training is unlike any other and is designed to build your confidence, sharpen your voice, and connect you with others who are using their lived experience to lead.
Share Your Experience
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Connect with Changemakers
Are you looking to connect with others working to build positive change in your community? Email us to learn about how you can connect with the Change Leader Alliance to host a conversation, conduct a training, or gain strategic input on your community project/ program.
Invest in a Change Leader
Your gift directly supports the work of the Change Leader Alliance, an initiative of Think Tank, Inc., a Greater Dayton nonprofit organization. By making a one-time, recurring, or round-up donation, you're investing in the leadership of those with lived experience. Checks can be made payable to Think Tank, Inc. We're grateful for your partnership with Change Leaders!
Other Learning Opportunities
Think Tank offers a number of resources designed to help individuals and groups better understand poverty and partner with people who are personally impacted to create lasting change. Click on the links below to learn more about our training resources.