A distinguished community of accomplished leaders committed to understanding, strengthening, and shaping the future of Collier County.
550
Active GNL Members
220+
Nonprofits Benefit from GNL
58%
Served as Nonprofit Officers
30+
Community Service Projects
Making a difference in Collier County
Community Service
Greater Naples Leadership’s mission is to educate and inspire a network of service minded leaders to impact positive change in our community. Through community service, this mission comes to life as GNL connects experienced leaders with nonprofit and civic organizations across Collier County, helping them fill critical board, advisory, and volunteer roles.
Distinguished Leadership Award
The GNL Distinguished Leadership Award, formerly known as the Parke Wright III Distinguished Leadership Award, is presented to a GNL member who outstandingly exemplifies the mission of our organization: To educate and inspire a network of service-minded leaders to impact positive change in our community. GNL is proud of the achievements of its award recipients over the years and of the fact that many of these individuals played a key role in the creation and development of the GNL program as we know it today.
GNL Forums
GNL periodically partners with community organizations to host public forums on important, nonpartisan issues—informing both our members and the broader Collier County community. Offered free of charge, these forums foster public engagement by connecting participants with experts and organizations working to understand and address key community challenges. Consistently well attended, GNL forums feature respected speakers and generate significant local media coverage.
Done-in-a-Day
Done-in-a-Day service projects offer members an easy and rewarding way to give back throughout the year. These hands-on opportunities combine community impact with camaraderie, allowing members to support local organizations while strengthening bonds with fellow alumni.
2025-2026 Impact Report
Discover how Greater Naples Leadership empowers accomplished professionals to enrich their lives and elevate Collier County through education, connection, and service. With over 1,100 graduates and members serving 200+ organizations, GNL is making a difference in our community. Learn more about GNL’s lasting impact. Read the report today.