About Access Granted
CFLeads is excited to introduce Access Granted, a new virtual video interview series designed to amplify the voices of community foundation leaders and content experts from across the country.
Through conversations with leaders who are advancing change in their communities, Access Granted will share practical insights, innovative practices, and perspectives relevant to community foundations of all sizes.
Our goal is to create greater access to the ideas, experiences, and lessons that can help strengthen community leadership and catalyze meaningful, place-based results.
Episode 1: Community Foundations as Anchors of Change
We’re launching the series with Mary L. Thomas, President & CEO of CFLeads, in a conversation exploring the critical role community foundations can play as anchors of change in their communities.
In this inaugural episode, you’ll hear about:
- CFLeads’ President & CEO and learn more about her vision for the organization
- CFLeads as the nation’s network of community foundations committed to community transformation
- The five core competencies of community leadership
- Why there is no one-size-fits-all approach to addressing critical community issues—and how CFLeads creates space for connection, resource sharing, and support among community foundations of all sizes
- Why amplifying the voices and engagement of residents is essential to meaningful community work
Timestamps
- 1:53, Launching in and Mary’s “Why”
- 5:56, Who is CFLeads, our belief in community foundations, community leadership and the five core competencies
- 10:28, Perspectives from CFLeads’ offerings and what success looks like
- 15:41, Why this work is critical and examples from Spartanburg
- 20:40, Perpetuating a vision of leadership through the Robert Scrivner Award and the Grassroots Leadership Development Institute
- 27:24, Mary’s pearls
Reflection Questions
- What’s your why?
- How is your organization engaging residents, marshaling resources, and working across sectors?
- Where can you amplify community leaders who are moving the needle but working under the radar?
