Boulder Chamber and The Community Foundation Boulder County Open Leadership Fellows Boulder County Applications

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Boulder, Colorado – The Community Foundation Boulder County and the Boulder Chamber are now accepting applications for their joint leadership and networking program, Leadership Fellows Boulder County. This will be the 15th Fellows cohort, and the 11th year of a merged program combining the efforts, commitments, and experiences of the Community Foundation Boulder County and Boulder Chamber.

Program Information
Leadership Fellows provides 25-30 diverse, emerging, and transformational leaders from across all sectors, industries, and county geography with a broad understanding of the topics, challenges, and solutions that are vital to the success of our communities. Topics will range from equity, inclusive leadership, community health and wellbeing, to environment, workforce and economics, house, arts, and local government.

Requirements

• Work and/or live in Boulder County
• Have a desire to make a positive impact
• Be willing to challenge yourself and others, with respect to others
• Be open to new thinking about your role as a leader
• Commit to attend monthly half-day sessions for 11 months
• Have a willingness to work collectively and be open to learning
• Demonstrate respect for peers with differing life experiences and opinions

Note: Fellows graduates are expected to take on a local leadership role within six months of graduation.

Program Costs
Tuition is $1,500 for the 11-month program, and scholarships are based upon need.

Applications for the 2023-2024 class are now being accepted, and are due on Monday, July 10th. The application form can be found here.

For more information about Leadership Fellows Boulder County please contact [email protected].

About Boulder Chamber
The nonprofit Boulder Chamber is the region’s flagship business advocacy and support organization. With more than 110 years of dedicated service to its members and the Boulder community, the Boulder Chamber’s innovative programs help local businesses succeed while sustaining an economy that preserves Boulder’s high quality of life, including its environmental and cultural assets. Together with its member businesses, the Boulder Chamber is building a smarter, more vibrant economy – sustaining Boulder’s position as a global capital of innovation and a thriving center of economic vitality. For more information, visit http://www.boulderchamber.com.

About Community Foundation
Community Foundation Boulder County is a catalyst for good, responding to immediate needs and anticipating future challenges. Through informed decision-making, we inspire ideas, ignite action, and mobilize resources to improve the quality of life for all. Since 1991, the Community Foundation has granted more than $100M to local nonprofits across a range of funding areas. As a trusted resource for donors and professional advisors, we provide philanthropic services and expertise to inform impactful giving.