Abundant SF Leaders ProgramAbundant SFLeaders Program
A civic leadership program for people who love San Francisco and want to make it the most dynamic and inclusive city in the nation.
Work with officials
We recruit, support, and elect principled leaders aligned with our policy vision, building a durable bench committed to delivering impactful outcomes.
About
The Leaders Program was created to make civic engagement in San Francisco more accessible. It addresses the disconnect many residents feel between caring about the city and understanding how to participate meaningfully in shaping its future.
What the program offers
Learning
The extent you’re motivated to learn something is based in part on who you aspire to be like. That makes learning inherently social.
Community
The fabric of the Abundance Movement is the relationships between Abundants. In-person events are an important way to knit this fabric.
Impact
A pathway from ideas to real-world civic impact through collective effort and shared values.
Program Details
Who it's for
This program is designed to help doers in other realms (business, healthcare, education, art, etc.) become more civically active in San Francisco.
What you'll gain
Participants gain a practical understanding of how San Francisco politics and government work, build a community, and find meaningful Abundance-aligned civic projects to contribute towards.
How it works
- In-person cohort of about 15 participants from across San Francisco
- 2 formats: 3-week series (Mondays, 5:30–8:00 pm), or 1-day intensive
- Hosted in San Francisco, most often at Manny’s SF in the Mission District
- Led by policy and political experts, including elected officials, and policy staff
Upcoming cohorts
- Cohort 1 — January 2026In-person cohort of about 15 participants from across San Francisco
- Cohort 2 — March 2026In-person cohort of about 15 participants from across San Francisco
- Cohort 3 — May 2026In-person cohort of about 15 participants from across San Francisco
Example Topics
Topic 1
The Abundance Framework and what it looks like in San Francisco.
Topic 2
The Abundance Framework and what it looks like in San Francisco.
Topic 3
SF politics, advocacy, and civic activism in practice
Beyond the program
- Continued involvement through Abundant San Francisco opportunities
- Monthly insider events with elected officials, government leaders, and citizen advocates
- Connection with fellow Leaders
- Real world projects advancing the Abundance agenda
A growing community of civic leaders
200+ Program Graduates
“The Leaders Program was created to make civic engagement in San Francisco more accessible. It addresses the disconnect many residents feel between caring about the city and understanding how to participate meaningfully in shaping its future.”
