Our communities and our world are changing rapidly. In order to navigate in an age defined by greater diversity and participation, the next generation of leaders needs to look like America will look, connect across cultures, facilitate collaborative action, recognize and mobilize all of a community’s assets, continuously learn and improve, and be accountable to those they work with and those they
serve. This is true in all sectors, but especially the nonprofit sector. Nonprofits are struggling to recruit and retain the diverse talent they need to address our most pressing community challenges. The Millennial generation, the largest and most diverse generation in history, is energized to work for change, but doesn't know how to get started. What makes Public Allies unique is its conviction that everyone leads. We reject the notion that the best ideas and expertise always lie outside of a community because we know that everyone has leadership potential and assets to contribute towards making a difference. "Everyone leads" means that we can all make a difference, and that leadership is about taking personal and social responsibility and practicing values that engage others to work for common goals. Public Allies’ citizen-centered, values-based approach to leadership has created pathways for young people to engage in their communities, and has helped communities and organizations tap the energy, passion, and perspectives of a new generation. Public Allies is the leadership and human capital solution our diverse communities needs.
