The Civic Leadership Institute (CLI) invites nominations for the Second Civic Leadership Academy, a 12 week leadership accompaniment programme for leaders serving our communities.

The Civic Leadership Academy brings together a select group of civic leaders to co-create a unique learning space for leadership growth, impact and influence. It is designed for leaders who are ready to strengthen their leadership practice, deepen their institutional impact, and journey in community with other leaders committed to service.

The programme will run from Wednesday, 9 September 2026 to Friday, 27 November 2026 and includes:

• Needs Assessment
• 5 weeks Virtual Accelerator First day: Wednesday, 9 September 2026
• 1 week Residential Retreat Tuesday, 13 October 2026 to Friday, 16 October 2026
• 6 weeks Post-Retreat Accompaniment Last day: Friday, 27 November 2026
• 12 months access to premier leadership resources
• Opportunity for membership of the newly established Civic Leadership Institute

As with the inaugural Academy, the programme reaches its summit in the Residential Retreat, where leaders gather for a series of activities aimed at laying a solid foundation for the transformation they are ready to lead in their organisations and communities. The journey does not end there. After the retreat, participants continue to receive accompaniment and access to specialised resources designed to support their unique leadership journey.

In bringing together a distinguished cohort of leaders, the Academy seeks to build a special community of trailblazers, ready to support one another and forge authentic connections that help the whole group to succeed.

Nominations are invited for leaders who:

• serve in civic, community, development, social justice, or public interest institutions
• hold leadership responsibility within their organisations
• demonstrate commitment to strengthening the institutions and communities they serve
• are open to reflection, peer learning, and leadership development

Nominations may be submitted by organisations, peers, partners, or through self-nomination.

To nominate a leader, please complete the accompanying Civic Leadership Academy Nomination Form and submit it to:

Email: admin@civicleadershipinstitute.com

Further details regarding the nomination timeline, selection process, and participation requirements will be shared after submission.

Civic Leadership Institute

No leader serving our communities must ever walk alone.