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NATIONAL INTERACTION LEADERSHIP NETWORK
— · EIN · nationalleadershipnetwork.org
profile · synthesized from sources

The National Leadership Network (NLN) connects over one million community leadership program alumni across the United States to foster civic engagement, civil discourse, and collaborative problem-solving. It facilitates national conferences, virtual events, and issue-based discussions on topics like trust, equity, and democracy. NLN strengthens local leadership networks by enabling cross-regional learning, relationship-building, and shared action among diverse community leaders.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Discussions That Matter
Virtual national dialogue series on critical societal issues such as trust, compassion, policing, elections, and hope, featuring expert panelists and small-group discussions among alumni
NLN National Conference
Annual gathering of community leadership alumni and staff from across the country for networking, workshops, and keynote sessions focused on civic leadership and cross-sector collaboration
NLN Networking Building Experience
Virtual networking events using interactive technology (Remo) to enable alumni from leadership programs nationwide to connect across regions, industries, and backgrounds
activities · 1 group

what they do

  • Youth & Community Network Building 5 activities
    • Advocacy and outreach to national organizations
      Engages national and local organizations, such as the Rotary Club of Nashville, to promote the vision of the National Leadership Network and highlight the potential impact of its graduates. Also includes national media visibility, such as being featured in the PBS series America at a Crossroads: Building Trust Across Difference.
    • Facilitation of national conferences and events for community leaders
      Organizes large-scale in-person and virtual events, including the annual National Conference, to foster relationships, idea exchange, and collaboration among community leadership program alumni and staff. The 2024 conference convened over 275 participants from 150+ organizations across 39 states and two countries.
    • Hosting "Discussions That Matter" virtual event series
      Runs a signature virtual event series focused on issue-based dialogue, connecting alumni across regions. Launched in 2020, the series hosted 9 sessions that engaged over 2,000 alumni from 47 states.
    • National alumni survey research program
      Conducts annual national surveys of Community Leadership Program alumni in partnership with Starr Opinion Research, collecting data from over 4,500 respondents across 27 states to assess community needs, leadership responses to crises like the pandemic, and national challenges. Findings are published in annual report form.
    • National network building for community leadership programs
      Builds and sustains a national network that connects alumni and staff from community leadership programs across geographic, professional, and political lines to enhance collaboration and community impact. Includes facilitating network-building activities and collaborative projects.
relationships · 11

who they work with

  • Association of Leadership Programs Partner — Collaborates with ALP to host national conferences and events for community leadership alumni.
  • Association of Leadership Programs Partner — Provided encouragement and cooperation that helped formalize the National Leadership Network.
  • Community Leadership Programs Network — Network of local community leadership programs whose alumni and staff participate in NLN activities.
  • Greenville Chamber of Commerce Partner — Host organization of a Community Leadership Program participating in the National Leadership Network
  • Leadership Fort Worth Partner — Hosted the 2025 National Conference in partnership with NLN and ALP.
  • Leadership Rhode Island Partner — Established the National Leadership Network by facilitating conversations with CLP staff across the country.
  • Leadership Rhode Island Partner — Hosted the 2024 National Conference and provided alumni participation in programming and facilitation.
  • Leadership Rhode Island Partner — Participating Community Leadership Program within the National Leadership Network
  • Leadership Tennessee Partner — Participating Community Leadership Program within the National Leadership Network
  • Rotary Club of Nashville Partner — Engaged to discuss the vision and impact of the National Leadership Network and its graduates.
  • Starr Opinion Research Partner — Partnered with NLN to conduct the first annual national CLP alumni survey.