Make a Year-End Investment in Leadership Akron

By 12/31/25

My Year-End Gift

Why Leaders Invest in Leadership Akron

Watch Michael Batu, Signature Class 30, share why he invests in Leadership Akron and why he encourages others to do the same.

Your gift made before December 31 sustains Leadership Akron as the only community platform experientially connecting Greater Akron leaders, now and into the year ahead.

My Year-End Gift

“The reason why I want you to invest in Leadership Akron is because you can have a profound impact on the next upcoming leaders to make Greater Akron a much better community than what it already is.”
– Michael Batu, Signature Class 30

Leadership Akron creates experiences that bring leaders together across sectors, perspectives, and lived experience to better understand the people and realities shaping Greater Akron.

These experiences do not end when a program year concludes. The relationships and perspectives leaders gain continue to influence how they show up in organizations, boards, and communities across Greater Akron.

As we close the year, support from individuals plays a critical role in sustaining this work and carrying momentum into 2026.