Celebrating more than 54 years of developing leaders, Leadership Raleigh is one of the oldest sustained community leadership programs in the nation.
Together with an expansive network of distinguished alumni, Leadership Raleigh continues a proud tradition of connecting and inspiring leaders to strengthen not only Raleigh, but our region.
Leadership Raleigh provides a unique opportunity to:
  • Explore the history and current issues of our region.
  • Discover and experience the culture of our region.
  • Connect with prominent business and civic leaders.
  • Engage in the community and make a positive impact.

Leadership Raleigh connects a diverse network of community leaders, providing enhanced leadership skills and knowledge of current issues to foster meaningful and lasting engagement.
Through retreats, full-day seminars, service projects, discussion, and community tours, members explore critical community issues, examine themselves as leaders and build relationships of trust and mutual understanding.
With the benefit of new perspectives and connections, participants are prepared to serve more effectively in various leadership capacities across the region.
Class Dates are as follows:
Leadership Raleigh Class 49
September 12-13 *Opening Retreat, Hotel Ballast, Wilmington, NC
October 3
November 7
December 5
January 9
February 6
March 6
April 3
May 1
June 9-10 **Graduation, Graylyn Estate in Winston Salem, NC
LR 50
September 16-17 *Opening Retreat, Hotel Ballast, Wilmington, NC
October 16
November 20
December 18
January 15
February 19
March 19
April 9
May 21
June 11-12 ** Graduation, Graylyn Estate, Winston-Salem, NC

Approximately 100 established leaders are selected to participate each year in the two class cohorts.

Tuition: $3,575

Application and Scholarship Requests are due on/before June 14, 2024 by midnight.

Selected Applicants will be notified the week of July 8, 2024.

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1. Class Preference *please reference above. (Required.)

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2. First and Last Name  (Required.)

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3. Preferred Name or Nickname (Required.)

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4. Age (Required.)

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5. Gender/Gender Identity (How you Identify) (Required.)

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6. Which of the following best describes you? (Required.)

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7. Do you require any accomodations to participate?

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8. Employer (Required.)

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9. Job Title (Required.)

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10. Work Email Address (Required.)

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11. Personal Email Address (Required.)

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12. Work Phone Number (Required.)

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13. Cell Phone Number (Required.)

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14. Emergency Contact - Name and Phone Number (Required.)

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15. Work Address (Physical Address) (Required.)

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16. Work Address (if different for billing) (Required.)

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17. How many years have you lived in Raleigh? The Triangle? (Required.)

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18. LinkedIn Profile (Required.)

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19. Please list Business and/or Professional Affiliations you have been involved with in the last 3 years. (Required.)

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20. Please list any Boards you currently serve on if applicable (Required.)

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21. Please include any leadership achievements you have received in the last three years. (Required.)

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22. Have you applied or are you currently participating in any other leadership Programs? If so, please provide the name of the program(s). (Required.)

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23. Have you obtained permission from your employer to participate in Leadership Raleigh? (Required.)

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24. What does leadership mean to you? (Required.)

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25. What does leadership look like to you? (Required.)

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26. What do you view as your strengths and in what areas do you believe you could improve? (please limit to 250 words or less) (Required.)

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27. What are 2-3 goals you'd like to get out of participating in Leadership Raleigh? (Required.)

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28. The Leadership Raleigh Class Themes are as follows: This is Raleigh, Education & Talent, Quality of Life & Place, Economic Growth & Development, Health & Human Services, Government & Politics, Justice & Public Safety and Civic Engagement. Of these, which areas are you most familiar? Which are you least familiar? What would you like to learn about these themes/topics? (please keep to 350 words or less). (Required.)

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29. Please submit a professional reference directly to soverdorf@raleighchamber.org (note it can also be uploaded here) but is required at time of application submission.

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