Legacy Learning Lab

The Legacy Learning Lab (L3) provides an innovative approach to strengthening leadership among Lake County serving nonprofit organizations and Lake County residents. Through monthly training and workshop opportunities, Legacy Learning Lab helps local nonprofits and community leaders to become a more adaptive leader and learn, practice, and experiment with new skills.

Legacy Learning Lab offers a variety of learning opportunities for both nonprofit staff and Lake County residents!

Nonprofit Organizations: Legacy Learning Lab connects and empowers nonprofit staff and board members through skill-building to strengthen organization capacity to increase their ability to provide services, build financial sustainability, and professional governance.

Lake County Residents: Learning Lab provides residents with opportunities to enhance their leadership and advocacy skills to create positive change in their community.

Peer Groups

Nonprofit Executive Director Coffee & Conversation

This peer group provides a space for Lake County, Indiana serving nonprofit organization Executive Directors and CEOs to gather for professional development, networking, and collaboration. Within these sessions, directors participate in open discussion, extend support, and build a network of resources for a stronger Lake County.

2025 Nonprofit Executive Director Peer Group Schedule

All sessions take place from 9 AM - 10 AM.

Wednesday, February 12 | Legacy Foundation | Merrillville
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Wednesday, April 9 | City Life Center | Gary
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Wednesday, June 11 | Location TBD
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Wednesday, August 13 | IYG | Schererville
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Wednesday, October 8 | Food Bank of NWI | Merrillville
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Wednesday, December 10 | Boys & Girls Clubs of NWI: Cedar Lake Club | Cedar Lake
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Marketing & Communications Coffee & Conversation

This peer group provides a space for Lake County, Indiana serving nonprofit organization marketing and communications staff to gather to work on sharpening organization outreach and communication strategy, gain insight on industry trends, and brainstorm about challenges. This is great for those responsible for marketing and communications of your organization, regardless of position title.