About This Event
Young Leaders Council (YLC) is excited to host its 2026 Leadership Luncheon fundraising event on Thursday, November 12th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at The Music City Center. The Leadership Luncheon is YLC's annual fundraising event, welcoming hundreds of YLC alumni, corporate partners, and community leaders to gather and hear unique perspectives from successful business and philanthropic leaders.
This year, we are proud to welcome Buddy Teaster, President and CEO of Soles4Souls, a global nonprofit creating opportunity through shoes and clothing. Under his leadership, the organization has distributed more than 112 million pairs of shoes and pieces of clothing across 139 countries, supporting communities through immediate relief and sustainable micro-enterprise programs.
A dynamic thought leader, speaker, and host of the re-podcast, Buddy has been recognized as a YPO Global Impact Award Finalist and named to Footwear News’ Power List. The author of Shoestrings and From Tailspin to Tailwind. His innovative leadership has transformed Soles4Souls into a movement that blends generosity with long-term impact.
We invite you to join us as a sponsor of the 2026 Leadership Luncheon. Your partnership will connect you and your company with more than 300 YLC alumni, corporate partners, and community leaders from diverse professional backgrounds, offering unparalleled exposure and meaningful engagement. Most importantly, your support will help YLC continue its efforts to prepare and empower the next generation of nonprofit board leaders for many years to come.
About This Event
Young Leaders Council (YLC) is excited to host its 2026 Leadership Luncheon fundraising event on Thursday, November 12th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at The Music City Center. The Leadership Luncheon is YLC's annual fundraising event, welcoming hundreds of YLC alumni, corporate partners, and community leaders to gather and hear unique perspectives from successful business and philanthropic leaders.
This year, we are proud to welcome Buddy Teaster, President and CEO of Soles4Souls, a global nonprofit creating opportunity through shoes and clothing. Under his leadership, the organization has distributed more than 112 million pairs of shoes and pieces of clothing across 139 countries, supporting communities through immediate relief and sustainable micro-enterprise programs.
A dynamic thought leader, speaker, and host of the re-podcast, Buddy has been recognized as a YPO Global Impact Award Finalist and named to Footwear News’ Power List. The author of Shoestrings and From Tailspin to Tailwind. His innovative leadership has transformed Soles4Souls into a movement that blends generosity with long-term impact.
We invite you to join us as a sponsor of the 2026 Leadership Luncheon. Your partnership will connect you and your company with more than 300 YLC alumni, corporate partners, and community leaders from diverse professional backgrounds, offering unparalleled exposure and meaningful engagement. Most importantly, your support will help YLC continue its efforts to prepare and empower the next generation of nonprofit board leaders for many years to come.