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Leadership Fort Wayne (LFW)

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Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Leadership Fort Wayne

Overview: Premier leadership development program that builds leadership skills and increases community awareness to drive positive change. Established in 1983, the program has served over 1,400 individuals since inception.

Geographic Scope: Fort Wayne and Allen County, Indiana

Program Focus Areas:

  • Leadership skills development

  • Community awareness

  • Understanding pressing issues and opportunities facing the community

  • Leadership training on pertinent contemporary topics

  • Job-shadow experiences with local organization heads

  • Personality and talent assessments

  • Community Action Projects

  • One-year internship opportunities on nonprofit organization boards

    • Program Structure:

  • Cohort-based model (e.g., "Class of 2021")

  • Panel discussions with heads of local organizations

  • Behind-the-scenes look at community aspects (arts, government, economic development, etc.)

  • Typically runs over an academic year

    • Program Leadership:

  • Directed by Barry Schrock, Director of Leadership Programs

  • Nearly 30 years of relevant experience in leadership training and coaching

  • Background includes consulting firm specializing in leadership training, educational leadership, keynote speaking, and coaching of C-suite executives

    • Notable Alumni Include:

  • Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry (Class of 1986)

  • University of Saint Francis President Sr. Elise Kriss (Class of 1988)

  • Allen Circuit Court Judge Thomas J. Felts (Class of 1988)

  • Design Collaborative President Pat Pasterick (Class of 1997)

  • Allen County Homeland Security Director Bernie Beier (Class of 2007)

  • MKM Architecture + Design Principal Zach Benedict (Class of 2008)

  • Fort Wayne–Allen County Airport Authority Executive Director Scott Hinderman (Class of 2009)

  • Embassy Theatre President/CEO Kelly Updike (Class of 2009)

    • Contact Information:

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Phone: (260) 420-6945

  • Address: 200 E. Main Street Suite 800, Fort Wayne, IN 46802

  • Website: LeadershipFortWayne.com

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Apply Online
    - Visit: LeadershipFortWayne.com
    - Complete online application
    - Application deadline: June 30 (historically; verify for current year)

    2. Required Materials
    - Letter of recommendation (preferably from LFW alumnus)
    - Complete application form with personal/professional information

    3. Selection Process
    - Applications reviewed by program leadership
    - Cohort selected based on application materials and recommendations

    4. Program Participation
    - Selected cohort members participate in structured program activities
    - Attend panel discussions and leadership training sessions
    - Complete community action projects
    - Participate in job-shadow experiences
    - Complete personality and talent assessments
    - Option to serve one-year internship on nonprofit board

    5. Contact for Questions
    - Email: [email protected]
    - Phone: (260) 420-6945

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