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The Center for Excellence in Public Leadership
The Center for Excellence in Public Leadership develops compassionate, capable, and community‑centered leaders across government, nonprofits, and mission‑driven organizations. Your support helps CEPL expand access to leadership development for the people who serve the public every day.
Invest in Public Leadership: CEPL relies on donor support to provide scholarships and develop new leadership programs. You can give anytime — and your gift will also count during seasonal campaigns like GW Giving Day.
How to Give:
- Go to the GW Donation Page
- Choose GW College of Professional Studies → Center for Excellence in Public Leadership
- Add a note if you want your gift to support Scholarships or CEPL Innovation
Why Your Support Matters
For nearly 30 years, CEPL has provided leadership development for:
- City and county officials
- Federal agency staff
- Nonprofit leaders
- Community advocates
- Emerging and displaced public servants
As the leadership landscape continues to evolve, many public service professionals need financial support to access high‑quality training.
Your donation directly supports individuals dedicated to strengthening our communities.
Even a modest contribution helps someone take the next step in their leadership journey.
Ways Your Gift Makes a Difference
1. Scholarships for CEPL Programs
Your support expands access to CEPL’s programs, helping individuals re‑imagine their leadership pathways and strengthen their impact.
The new America 250 Leadership Series honors public service and equips participants with tools to lead in a rapidly changing world. Scholarship support ensures displaced public servants and rising leaders can participate.
2. CEPL Innovation & Program Development
Gifts to CEPL’s general fund strengthen our long‑term mission by enabling us to:
- Develop new and relevant curricula
- Respond quickly to emerging leadership challenges
- Expand our Wholeness Leadership approach
CEPL Giving Priorities
While donations of any amount are welcome year‑round, CEPL maintains two ongoing giving priorities:
Scholarships — Goal: $10,000 annually
- Funds 40 America 250 scholarships at $250 each
- A $250 gift sponsors a displaced public servant to attend a 2‑day leadership intensive or another CEPL program that fits their development needs
Innovation & New Offerings — Goal: $5,000 annually
Supports new curricula, rapid response programming, and emerging leadership needs.
GW Giving Day
Each spring, CEPL participates in GW Giving Day — a 24‑hour celebration of community, impact, and collective generosity.
This special campaign strengthens CEPL’s annual goals by focusing attention on scholarships and innovation funding.
Early gifts always count toward Giving Day totals, and ambassadors, match donors, and challenge gifts are welcome.
If you’d like to participate in a special capacity, please contact us at cepl
gwu [dot] edu (cepl[at]gwu[dot]edu).
Thank You for Supporting Public Leaders
Your generosity empowers public servants who work tirelessly to improve communities across the nation. Thank you for investing in leadership that advances the public good.
