Crisis Within a Crisis

Our country's most vulnerable populations rely on dedicated professionals in health and human services (HHS). From children with special needs to families in crisis and individuals battling mental health challenges, these organizations are the backbone of community wellbeing. The pandemic further amplified this need, highlighting the critical role of health and human services in safeguarding individual and collective wellness. Yet, while these leaders tirelessly serve, their own leadership needs go unmet. 

Beyond a leadership skills gap, comparatively lower wages in the HHS sector make it even harder to attract and retain talent. Disproportionate pay scales without workforce development opportunities combine to create a critical imbalance – strong leadership is essential for effective service delivery, yet the lack of resources impede capacity development plans that produce exemplary leaders. 

Called to action in response to this urgent need, Brave Leadership is an emerging 501(c)(3) nonprofit unlocking potential in health and human services through evidence-based programs, sparking solutions and optimizing outcomes that generate ripples of positive change.

Your investment in the Brave Leadership Fund held by Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa creates capacity to build operational infrastructure; hiring key personnel; launching a public fundraising campaign with a matching gift strategy; and developing impactful programming through strategic partnerships on regional, state, and national levels. 

Your philanthropic investment is not just a donation; it fuels a transformative journey for health and human service organizations. By empowering these mission-driven leaders with skills and practices, you become an architect of change, building stronger organizations that improve the lives they touch.