Leadership Flathead seeking new service projects

Leadership Flathead is accepting proposals from local 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations for service projects to be undertaken by a team of Leadership Flathead participants between June 2016 and May 2017.

Leadership Flathead participants make two-year commitments. The first year involves attending an overnight retreat and nine daylong sessions dedicated to increasing participants’ awareness of significant issues and honing their leadership skills.

During the second year, Leadership Flathead participants commit to a community activity.

To help identify second-year community commitments, Leadership Flathead seeks proposals from local nonprofit organizations for collaborative projects that could be undertaken by the local nonprofit staff, board and a team of five to 12 Leadership Flathead participants.

Projects require a minimum of 20 hours and a maximum of 40 hours of service per team member over 12 months.

Ideal collaborative projects will allow team members to hone their leadership skills.

Past Leadership Flathead community projects include assisting the Flathead County Fairgrounds with gathering public input for a master plan; establishing an annual fundraising event for the Columbia Falls Community Garden; mentoring Flathead High School students participating in the Student Entrepreneurship Club; and partnering with Flathead Area Young Professionals to plan and conduct the Success in the New West conference.

To request a copy of the full request for proposal, contact Leadership Flathead at leadershipflathead@kalispellchamber.com or call 758-2810.

Proposals are due by 5 p.m. Jan. 15 (must be postmarked by Jan. 11).