Nurture Your spark.
Grow Something Bold.
IncuBrighter is a nonprofit incubator that develops and supports mission-driven programs rooted in community care.
We provide mentorship, operational guidance, and strategic planning to grassroots leaders and early-stage nonprofit founders. Activities include hosting peer support networks, developing shared resource platforms, launching direct service pilot programs (such as The Community Bower), and preparing incubated initiatives to transition into independent nonprofit organizations.
Our work centers around leadership development, community collaboration, and increasing access to sustainable infrastructure for small, locally led efforts.
community wisdom is powerful. we exist because people on the ground already know that their community needs.
they just need support to build it
Strategic Support
We help grassroots leaders shape bold ideas into real-world programs with the structure, clarity, and guidance they need to thrive—from mission mapping to launch plans.
community collaboration
We believe big impact begins at the local level. That’s why we build bridges between changemakers, nonprofits, and neighbors to strengthen collective care.
forward momentum
Ideas deserve more than inspiration—they deserve traction. We help programs grow with tools, mentorship, and an eye on sustainable, long-term impact.
Meet leah
Leah is a rural Ohio-based systems thinker, grassroots strategist, and lived experience advocate specializing in the intersection of community care and public policy. She brings over a decade of personal and professional experience navigating multi-system involvement—as a caregiver, service user, and program developer. Her work centers on dismantling systemic barriers through trauma-informed program design, survivor-engaged initiatives, and peer-led solutions.
Currently, Leah serves on multiple state-level advisory councils, contributes to curriculum development, and presents nationally on topics such as youth engagement, social determinants of health, and trauma-responsive systems.
Leah believes meaningful change is co-created, and her work reflects a deep commitment to listening first, building from the ground up, and holding space for complexity. Whether working with government agencies, nonprofits, or emerging leaders, she brings curiosity, compassion, and a bold sense of possibility.
Our Pilot Program
the community bower
The Community Bower is more than a network—it’s a shared space where nonprofit leaders, grassroots organizers, and changemakers come together to learn, build, and grow. From real-time collaboration to trusted peer support, The Bower helps you move from ideas to action—with community at your side every step of the way.
Real-Time
Collaboration
Join live strategy sessions, resource shares, and co-creation spaces where ideas flow, feedback is instant, and progress moves faster—together.
Peer Support & Connection
Build authentic relationships with fellow leaders who understand your challenges, celebrate your wins, and walk alongside you in the work.
Shared Tools & Resources
Access a growing library of templates, guides, contacts, and referral systems—so no one has to reinvent the wheel to make an impact.
Collective Problem-Solving
Bring challenges to the table and leave with fresh perspectives, practical solutions, and the wisdom of others walking a similar path.
Stay in the Loop
Sign up for updates on new programs, upcoming events, and behind-the-scenes sparks from the IncuBrighter community.