National Leadership Council

Lead Where You Live

The National Leadership Council (NLC) is a group of community leaders, professionals, and volunteers who turn their passion for The Hotline into action by connecting its mission with local communities across the country.

Members meet every other month to deepen their understanding of domestic violence, stay informed about The Hotline’s work, and learn how to support survivors. As local ambassadors, members engage with workplaces, schools, community groups, and local events to raise awareness, advocate for The Hotline, and connect new supporters to our mission.

Members can choose from two pathways based on their strengths, interests, and capacity:

Advocacy & Awareness

Use your voice, relationships, and community to raise awareness about domestic violence and expand The Hotline’s reach.

Community & Fundraising

Turn your passion into action by organizing community events, leading peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns, and finding new ways to support The Hotline.

Applications Are Open!

We invite you to apply to join the inaugural National Leadership Council cohort. Applications will be accepted through November 30, 2026, and members will be selected during the first week of December. Applicants selected for the inaugural cohort will be notified directly. Click here to apply

Questions? Please contact Lacy Espinoza at [email protected]

What to expect as part of our Inaugural Cohort

Council members will receive training, ongoing staff guidance, and opportunities to collaborate with fellow advocates. Plus, members will get a behind-the-scenes look into The Hotline’s work, with opportunities to connect directly with our leadership team.

Applications for the 2027 National Leadership Council (Inaugural Cohort) will be opening fall of 2026.

The kickoff meeting will be held in late January of 2027.

Click here to become part of The National Leadership Council (NLC).

Clear expectations

Defined roles

Measurable fundraising and advocacy outcomes

Engaging with members from across the country to create a community of support (don’t love that wording – any suggestions are appreciated)

Meaningful opportunities for participation and engagement

The opportunity to build a scalable and sustainable volunteer engagement program that will have a lasting impact on The Hotline’s work for years to come.