Now in the 28th year with 750 + Alumni

Thank you for your interest in applying to Leadership Evanston XXVIII.
 
Applications will be accepted until mid August. Applicants are asked to consider these requirements before submitting an application.
Signature Leadership Evanston participants must: 
  • Have lived and/or worked in Evanston for at least one year.
  • Intend to remain in the Evanston area for at least five years.
  • Be able to attend all class sessions.  At most, participants may miss two sessions.
  • Be willing and able to spend four to six hours per month outside of class on a team project.
The program cost is $1,500. 
Financial assistance/scholarships are available. Once enrolled, $100 non-refundable deposit required.

Sessions for 2019-2020 Leadership Evanston will take place as follows:
Orientation: Wednesday, August 28, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Opening Retreat I and II:
Thursday, September 5, 3:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Saturday, September 7, 8:30 am to 2:30 pm

Monthly Thursday Sessions        8:00 am to 4:30 pm
October 17, November 21, December 19, 2019
January 16, February 20, March 19, April 16, May 21, 2020
Final session and Graduation:    June 4, 2020 - 2:00 pm to 8:30 pm

 

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* 1. Contact Information

Because we strive to ensure that the Leadership Evanston class reflects Evanston’s diversity, we ask you to specify your age, gender, race and/or ethnic identity.

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* 2. I live in Evanston.

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* 3. I work in Evanston.

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* 4. Years living and/or working in Evanston.

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* 5. Race/Ethnicity (self identified)

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* 6. Age Range

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* 7. Gender Pronouns

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* 8. Can you attend all the Leadership Evanston sessions (generally the third Thursday of every month) and the retreat?

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* 9. Do you expect to be living and/or working in Evanston in five years?      

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* 10. If you answered NO to either #8 or #9, please explain here.

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* 11. Name the volunteer or civic organizations in which you have been involved in Evanston or elsewhere, including city, educational, neighborhood, business, union, and professional organizations.  Identify positions you have held and approximate dates.

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* 12. Describe your most significant accomplishment in any of these volunteer activities. 
    

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* 13. Describe its importance to the community and its importance to you.

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* 14. Describe your current career, work, or most recent responsibilities.

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* 15. What are your personal qualities that you would bring to the cohort?

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* 16. What skills would you like to further develop to become an effective community leader and an engaged citizen?

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* 17. What do you feel and think are the three most important issues facing Evanston? 

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* 18. What do you hope to gain from your Leadership Evanston experience? After you complete this program, how do you envision you will use your leadership skills and experience in the community?

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* 19. How did you get interested in participating in Leadership Evanston?

Once you send in your application, you will be contacted for a small group, one-hour interview to review expectations, understand program details, and answer any questions you might have. Feel free to contact me at any time as we move forward.

Thank you for your interest. Leadership Evanston appreciates your commitment to our community.

Jennifer G. Moran
Director, Leadership Evanston
Evanston Community Foundation
www.evanstonforever.org
moran@evanstonforever.org
847.492.0990

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