Which stands for “Leaders Empowering Action Day,” is a one-day case study competition that brings together individuals with various skill sets to accomplish one shared goal: to use their expertise in brainstorming actionable and innovative solutions addressing business issues faced by community nonprofits. In case study competition fashion, teams will work on solutions to these real-life issues in only three hours, while making a lasting impact on their local communities.

This free event is aimed for professionals across disciplines (finance, project management, operations, marketing, human capital management, etc.) to work directly with nonprofits on issues or projects where they can provide value. Our hope is this will inspire attendees to volunteer, donate, or otherwise be more engaged in the community.

PROJECT LEAD

Thank you for attending 2024 Project LEAD day. Look out for our next event in 2025.

WHY PARTICIPATE?

Make a difference for your local community in just a day

In true hackathon fashion, teams will work on solving and proposing solutions to various problem statements. Your solution will be put into action to solve real local nonprofit challenges.

Exercise your professional expertise in creative ways

We’re looking for professionals with experience across multiple disciplines (finance, project management, strategy and operations, marketing, human capital management, etc.). Get creative and put your skills into use outside of your normal day-to-day job.

Network and build relationships with other like-minded professionals

Not only will you make a positive impact in your community, but you'll also walk away with a larger network with other like-minded people and a greater understanding of how you can continue giving back to the community.

PAST PROJECT LEAD DAYS AT A GLANCE

Group of diverse young adults gathered in a modern office, engaging in a discussion or presentation.

Group of diverse young adults gathered in a modern office, engaging in a discussion or presentation.

A group of five people giving a presentation in a conference room with a projected slide. The slide contains text about student projects and social media platforms. There are three people standing at the front, one of whom is speaking into a micropho

A group of five people giving a presentation in a conference room with a projected slide. The slide contains text about student projects and social media platforms. There are three people standing at the front, one of whom is speaking into a microphone, and two others are listening. The audience members are seated, and one person is using a smartphone. The room has black walls with artistic portraits in white outlines and an emergency exit sign.

People attending a seminar or conference, sitting in rows of chairs and taking notes, with a woman in the front row holding a microphone.

People attending a seminar or conference, sitting in rows of chairs and taking notes, with a woman in the front row holding a microphone.

A large group of diverse people taking a group photo indoors at a Project Lead event. They are smiling and standing in front of a screen that displays the Project Lead logo and text.

A large group of diverse people taking a group photo indoors at a Project Lead event. They are smiling and standing in front of a screen that displays the Project Lead logo and text.

A diverse group of people laughing and talking in an office with large windows and city buildings in the background.

A diverse group of people laughing and talking in an office with large windows and city buildings in the background.

A group of seven diverse people in a modern office conference room having a meeting, with laptops, papers, and a large window showing city skyscrapers in the background.

A group of seven diverse people in a modern office conference room having a meeting, with laptops, papers, and a large window showing city skyscrapers in the background.

A diverse group of young adults attending a meeting or class in a modern office conference room with large windows and cityscape view.

A diverse group of young adults attending a meeting or class in a modern office conference room with large windows and cityscape view.

Group of diverse people posing for a photo indoors, in front of a wall with a cityscape painting

Group of diverse people posing for a photo indoors, in front of a wall with a cityscape painting