Spokane Neighborhood Leadership Academy

Building Stronger Communities

The Spokane Neighborhood Leadership Academy (SNLA) is a five-month program designed to equip new and emerging neighborhood council leaders with knowledge, skills, and resources to increase engagement and effectively address their priorities.

Participants will:

  • Develop essential skills for leading volunteer teams, including communicating effectively, facilitating meetings, delegating, resolving conflict, and more.

  • Learn how to create inclusive, welcoming spaces and collaborate with people of diverse identities, personalities, and abilities.

  • Become familiar with Spokane’s municipal structures, processes, and resources to better serve their neighborhoods.

No cost to participate!

Program Details

  • Cost: FREE! Meals and beverages provided at each in person session.
  • Duration: January - May, 2026
  • Expectations
    • Attend two weekday virtual sessions from 5:30-7:00 pm and six Saturday classes from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Northeast Community Center
    • Attend 4 mentor meetings 
    • Complete light homework
    • Work with partner on a Neighborhood Improvement Project

Eligibility & Application

  • To participate, individuals must:
    • Be 18 years or older as of January 1, 2026
    • Commit to attending all program sessions
    • Commit to maintaining involvement in neighborhood council for at least one (1) year after completion of program
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