Leadership Raleigh Application
A committee reviews all applications and selects individuals who represent a broad cross-section of the community.
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John Freehafer Scholarship Fund
The Raleigh Chamber is committed to reflecting diversity in the Leadership Raleigh program. The key to our collective success and business strength is to cultivate a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment that reflects the full spectrum of leadership in our region.
The Leadership Raleigh Alumni Board created the John Freehafer Scholarship Fund for individuals who are employed by institutions that may be unable to provide full financial support. These organizations include nonprofits, small business professionals, and minority owned business.
A limited amount of financial assistance in form of a sponsorship are available. Candidates who need financial assistance are encouraged to contact leadershipraleigh@raleighchamber.org with questions and to obtain the application. This application needs to be submitted along with the LR application.
To apply for the scholarship, submit this form with your Leadership Raleigh application.
About John Freehafer
John Freehafer was a graduate of LR 17 and met his wife, Deb, during the program. He was the proud father of Grayson, an alumnus of UNC, a loyal employee of RBC Centura, and a season ticket-holder for the Carolina Hurricanes. Freehafer was one of those special personalities that never failed to light up a room, and anyone who met him instantly warmed to his optimism and good humor. He was someone who cared deeply about the values that make our community one of the world’s best — faith, family, and friendship. He led a purposeful life and was committed to many organizations including the American Diabetes Association's Leadership Council, Boys & Girls Club's Breakfast of Champions, Raleigh Chamber (chair of the Greater Raleigh Sports Council at the time of his death), Prison MATCH, and Hayes Barton Baptist Church. Freehafer passed away in December 2004. His absence is constantly felt in the Leadership Raleigh family and we continuously strive to achieve the level of excitement he held for the program. The scholarship fund was established to honor his memory and to remind all LR graduates of the value of service in all its forms—to community, family, faith, and friendship.
Project Teams: Community Engagement
A unique aspect of Leadership Raleigh is the project team element. Each participant is placed with a project team based on his or her background and experience. The team then works together on a specific and identified need for which a community non-profit organization has requested help. This real-world experience teaches participants how to work within a group and helps to build and demonstrate leadership skills.
Leadership Raleigh participants have executed over 150 service projects which makes an impactful contribution to our community. In addition, participants make a lasting change in the community by implementing a project and/or submitting suggestions to the agency’s board of directors.
Past Non-profits Include:
Active Good
Backpack Buddy
Band Together
Boys and Girls Club
Bridge the Gap Mission
Center for Volunteer Caregiving
City of Oaks
Girls Scouts of North Carolina
Habitat for Humanity of Wake County
Interfaith Food Shuttle
Kids for Peace
Layers of Dignity
Lung Cancer Imitative
Marbles Kids Museum
North Carolina Football Club
Note in the Pocket
Oak City Cares
Rebuilding the Triangle
Reed and Feed
Salvation Army
St. Mary’s School
Step-Up Ministries
The Reality Store
Urban Ministries
Wake Education Partnership
Questions?
Email leadershipraleigh@raleighchamber.org
- Company of applicant must be a member of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce.
- Applicant must be living in the Raleigh/Wake County area.
- Two classes will take place each year.
- Tuition is $2,800 (*price subject to change) and includes all expenses for the retreat, monthly program sessions, and concluding report session. A limited number of partial scholarships are available.
- Applicants must show either potential for or demonstrated leadership abilities, community interest and involvement, and the desire to assume expanded leadership responsibility.
- Selection is based upon thoroughness of answers on a candidate's application.
- Only one candidate per company per class will be selected to participate each year.
- Financial Assistance: A limited amount of financial assistance is available for program participation. Candidates who need financial assistance are encouraged to request more information by emailing leadershipraleigh@raleighchamber.org. Candidates who request financial assistance will be asked to submit an additional application to assess the level of need. Financial assistance will be available through the John Freehafer Scholarship Fund.
CLICK HERE to submit the application
READY TO ENROLL?
Request More Info
Email leadershipraleigh@raleighchamber.org
John Freehafer Scholarship Fund
The Raleigh Chamber is committed to reflecting diversity in the Leadership Raleigh program. The key to our collective success and business strength is to cultivate a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment that reflects the full spectrum of leadership in our region.
The Leadership Raleigh Alumni Board created the John Freehafer Scholarship Fund for individuals who are employed by institutions that may be unable to provide full financial support. These organizations include nonprofits, small business professionals, and minority owned business.
A limited amount of financial assistance in form of a sponsorship are available. Candidates who need financial assistance are encouraged to contact leadershipraleigh@raleighchamber.org with questions and to obtain the application. This application needs to be submitted along with the LR application.
To apply for the scholarship, submit this form with your Leadership Raleigh application.
About John Freehafer
John Freehafer was a graduate of LR 17 and met his wife, Deb, during the program. He was the proud father of Grayson, an alumnus of UNC, a loyal employee of RBC Centura, and a season ticket-holder for the Carolina Hurricanes. Freehafer was one of those special personalities that never failed to light up a room, and anyone who met him instantly warmed to his optimism and good humor. He was someone who cared deeply about the values that make our community one of the world’s best — faith, family, and friendship. He led a purposeful life and was committed to many organizations including the American Diabetes Association's Leadership Council, Boys & Girls Club's Breakfast of Champions, Raleigh Chamber (chair of the Greater Raleigh Sports Council at the time of his death), Prison MATCH, and Hayes Barton Baptist Church. Freehafer passed away in December 2004. His absence is constantly felt in the Leadership Raleigh family and we continuously strive to achieve the level of excitement he held for the program. The scholarship fund was established to honor his memory and to remind all LR graduates of the value of service in all its forms—to community, family, faith, and friendship.
Project Teams: Community Engagement
A unique aspect of Leadership Raleigh is the project team element. Each participant is placed with a project team based on his or her background and experience. The team then works together on a specific and identified need for which a community non-profit organization has requested help. This real-world experience teaches participants how to work within a group and helps to build and demonstrate leadership skills.
Leadership Raleigh participants have executed over 150 service projects which makes an impactful contribution to our community. In addition, participants make a lasting change in the community by implementing a project and/or submitting suggestions to the agency’s board of directors.
Past Non-profits Include:
Active Good
Backpack Buddy
Band Together
Boys and Girls Club
Bridge the Gap Mission
Center for Volunteer Caregiving
City of Oaks
Girls Scouts of North Carolina
Habitat for Humanity of Wake County
Interfaith Food Shuttle
Kids for Peace
Layers of Dignity
Lung Cancer Imitative
Marbles Kids Museum
North Carolina Football Club
Note in the Pocket
Oak City Cares
Rebuilding the Triangle
Reed and Feed
Salvation Army
St. Mary’s School
Step-Up Ministries
The Reality Store
Urban Ministries
Wake Education Partnership
Questions?
Email leadershipraleigh@raleighchamber.org
