LNE Core Request for Proposal 2023

Thank you for your interest in collaborating with the Leadership Northeast Program. Your complete proposal will be submitted to the 2026 Core and/or Junior class for consideration as a Community Impact Project. Please read the following information carefully before you submit your proposal.

What is the Community Impact Project (CIP)?

The CIP is the hands-on, team-based component of Leadership Northeast’s Core and Junior Programs.
Teams of professionals or high school juniors implement community-focused projects applying leadership skills gained throughout the program.

Who Can Submit?

Established nonprofits and community groups are invited to submit proposals
Priority is given to organizations not selected in 2025.

CIP Timeline

RFP Due: August 15, 2025
Core Class Chooses Projects: October 2025
Junior Class Chooses Projects: November 2025
Project Work Period: Oct/Nov 2025 – May 2026

Project Guidelines

Projects must address a regional need and be achievable within 6–8 months.
They must have a clear, reasonable scope and timeline.
Projects should encourage leadership, creativity, and collaboration
Past project examples includes sensory or garden spaces, renovations, resource drives, community advocacy or outreach campaigns, and educational/art initiatives
Capital campaigns or large fundraising efforts are not allowed.

Budget & Fundraising

This is not a grant opportunity. Fundraising is not required. Funding is not guaranteed and no startup capital is provided.
If teams do decide to fundraise, Core class members are restricted to fundraise no more than $5,000 in cash; Junior class members are restricted to fundraise no more than $3,000 in cash.
In-kind donations are unlimited.
Teams learn to explore the community to secure materials/resources.

Who Does the Work?

Core Program: Teams consist of 6-8 adults
Junior Program: Teams consist of 8–10 high school juniors
Each team is assigned a Project Advisor and supported by LNE staff

How to Submit

Submit completed application by August 15, 2025
Late or incomplete submissions may not be reviewed.
Note that selection is not guaranteed, and you will be made aware of the class decisions by November 2025.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Nicole Hurchick at nicole@leadershipnortheast.org.

Deadline: August 15, 2025.

Note: If your proposal is selected, your organization must provide a liaison to work with the group throughout the program year.

Organization Name

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Website

Board Chair Name

First NameLast Name

Board Chair Email Address

Executive Director Name

First NameLast Name

Executive Director Email Address

Organization's Mission

Organizations MUST identify a staff person who will serve as the liaison to the group. This representative must be accessible and in communication with the Leadership project team throughout the program year.

Contact Person's Name

First NameLast Name

Contact Person Title

Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.

Email

example@example.com

As a benefiting organization of an LNE project, you agree to provide the necessary support and resources required to successfully complete the project. Teams are to meet early on with their benefiting organization to fully understand the scope and expected outcomes of the project. After identifying mutually agreed upon terms for the project and reviewing this proposal, both parties will sign and date a project 'contract' and allow all parties involved to stay on track. It is imperative that all parties maintain their commitment to the project through completion in May 2026.

Please note: The Community Impact Project serves as a hands-on application of the leadership skills and knowledge participants are acquiring within the LNE program. Team members are volunteering their personal time outside of professional and personal commitments to complete this initiative.

We kindly ask that partnering organizations keep in mind that these teams are not professional contractors/consultants, but rather volunteers contributing their time and effort to make a positive impact. We encourage organizations to approach this collaboration with a spirit of gratitude for the team's contributions and to help foster a positive, respectful, and supportive environment throughout project completion.

Do you agree to commit the time to support the efforts of the LNE group?

YesNo

Please provide a brief description of your organization.

Please provide a full description of your proposed project. Specifically, what will the Leadership Northeast team be responsible for? What will they create or complete? What tasks and skills are necessary to complete the project? Note: Ideal LNE projects should involve the opportunity to develop organizational, leadership, and networking skills beyond an opportunity for community service. Attachments, links, and other relevant information should be included.

Please upload any attachments/additional relevant information here.

Is this a new project or will this project support something that already exists? Please elaborate.

Where did this project/idea originate from? Who is the driving force behind it? (Board of Directors, staff, a few part-time volunteers, etc.)

Are there outside groups/organizations willing to donate, assist with, or complete this project?

What is the timeline, including deadline, for this project? (Note: project scope can only be 6-9 months long. Junior projects must be complete by May 1, 2026 and Core projects by May 31, 2026.)

Is there currently funding/grant money/existing sponsors available to support or augment this project? If so, please elaborate. Core teams have a $5,000 fundraising cap and Junior teams have a $3,000 fundraising cap. We foster community development by completing projects.

Please provide a draft budget for this project if applicable.

How does the organization plan to use the project results and/or sustain the LNE group's efforts? For instance, what are the next project steps? What are the long term goals associated with this project?

What other information can you share regarding the project and time commitment needed to complete the project (i.e., work week or weekend meetings, time required on-site versus working remotely, or resources required)?

Additional comments

Contact Person

Signature Date

Date

Request for Proposal (RFP)

PART I - Organizational Information

Part II - Project Information

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