Now more than ever, we need leaders who are ready to assume their rightful properly training on the many facets required in order to
run a success campaign and effective lead others in these trying times. Douglass Leadership Institute promises to do just that. Through
the use of short term workshops and more intense training programs, we are determine to assist the future generation of leaders in
attaining the political skills, moral, ethical and spiritual capacities, life skills and vision necessary to enable them to meet the demanding
challenges of the future.
DLI primary focus will be our nine months program which will target those individuals seeking to be the new generation of leaders
responsible for creating unwavering public policies that support free enterprise, limited government and traditional values. Targeting
individuals identified as racial minorities, participation is not limited to any particular group of people or restricted to a particular party
affiliation.
The Douglass Leadership Institute Fellows will:
- Develop broad awareness of the roles and challenges, as well as, potential opportunities for the foreseeable future at all levels,
for minorities and others to provide and serve in leadership roles
- Expand knowledge of the public policy process for the commonwealth
- Assess current leadership skills in relationship to community needs in order to promote collaborative and transformational
leadership
- Enhance awareness of group dynamics, consensus building, critical thinking and ethics for more effective civic participation
- Gain insights into operational dynamics of campaigning, fund raising and lobbying, and the significance and impact of the media in
political life
- Experience politics in action to garner networks, contacts and resources across the country for information sharing, support and
problem solving
Established and operated by the Network of Politically Active Christians (NPAC) and The Frederick Douglass Foundation, DLI is nine
month curriculum is comprised of four main elements: personal leadership and spiritual development, public policy process and analysis,
effective governance, and practical politics. These elements are combined to provide a diversified and challenging program. Class
topics range from the biblical role of civil government, basic constitutional jurisprudence, state and local government issues, media-
savvy, fund raising, coalitions and opposition, campaigning, and advocacy.
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to oppress, rob and degrade them, neither persons nor property will be safe." - Frederick Douglass -
The Core Pillars of the Foundation
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"Devoted Christians - Proud Americans - Active Republicans"
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WE BELIEVE IN THE SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE AND THE PROTECTION OF TRADITIONAL MARRIAGE
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