Leadership Fresno Application Applications will close May 31st, 2026 "*" indicates required fields Step 1 of 5 20% EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name* First Last Preferred Physical Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Preferred Email* Cell Phone* Business DataBusiness/Employer Name*Job Title*What best describes the industry in which you presently work? (Choose only one)*Advertising/Marketing/Public RelationsArtsBanking/Financial/InvestmentChamber of Commerce/Trade AssociationConstruction or DesignEducationEnvironmentalGovernmentHealth CareHuman ServicesInformation TechnologyInsuranceManufacturingMedia (Newspaper/Publishing/Television/Radio)Non-Profit or Faith-Based OrganizationPersonnel & Employment ServicesReal Estate & Property ManagementRecreationRetail & SalesSmall BusinessUtilityOtherIs your company/organization a member of the Fresno Chamber of Commerce? Yes Please check this box only if your company is a current, dues paying member of the Fresno Chamber.Upload your current resumé here.*Please note, your application is not considered complete without an up to date resume. Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 8 MB. For the following questions, please limit your response to no more than 100 words.How did you hear about Leadership Fresno?*Why have you decided to apply to this program?*Please list your present and past community involvement and leadership in organizations including school, civic, non-profit, church, governmental, military, and others.*Of the community organizations listed above, cite one specific program where you personally initiated, developed and played a major leadership role in the completion of a project.*What leadership qualities best describe you? Give an example of when you have utilized these qualities. Be specific.*What do you consider your gifts and passion?*What do you expect to gain from your participation in Leadership Fresno if you are selected?*How would your participation in Leadership Fresno help promote diversity in the makeup of the class?* In your opinion, what do you think is a significant issue facing Fresno today, and what is your recommendation for resolving this issue? Please specify below.Significant Issue:*Recommendations:* Please list any Leadership Fresno Alumni that would be willing to recommend you for this program (include name and contact information).*Letter of Recommendation*Please upload a professional letter of recommendation for this program from an employer (current or former), program alumnus, peer, etc. The letter should include your qualifications for acceptance into this program.Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 8 MB. How long have you lived in the Fresno area?*0-2 Years3-5 Years6-10 Years11+ YearsHow long have you worked in the Fresno area?*0-2 Years3-5 Years6-10 Years11+ YearsAfter completing the class, how long do you anticipate living in the Fresno area?*0-2 Years3-5 Years6-10 Years11+ YearsAre you planning on running for a political office?* No Yes Undecided What do you believe you can offer the incoming class or future alumni activities?*Are you interested in applying for a scholarship?* No, full tuition can be paid. Yes, please consider me for a scholarship. Tuition is $1950 for Chamber Members and $2150 for Non Members.Because scholarship funds are limited, please check one of the following:* I will be able to participate in the program, if selected, regardless of receipt of scholarship. I will not be able to participate in the program if not selected to receive a scholarship under 50%. If you selected yes, please review the scholarship process and submit a letter of request. The most important factor in selection is identifying those individuals most apt to utilize their experience in this program for the long-term benefit of the Fresno community. In reviewing applications, the Leadership Fresno Steering Committee looks for candidates who demonstrate the following characteristics: A genuine commitment, motivation and interest to serve our community Potential for advancement to top leadership positions within their own organization Willingness and ability to make the time commitment required by the program Ability to work cooperatively with their fellow class participants on a class project A desire to seek appointments to community boards, commissions or key volunteer leadership positions The Steering Committee will be seeking participation from varied ethnic, minority, age, gender and industry groups to represent a cross-section of the community. Participants should be active in business, and/or professional, educational, governmental, artistic, cultural, religious, service or community organizations. Retired individuals are also considered. Note: If you are accepted into the program and then resign prior to the orientation, a refund of tuition can be provided, less the costs of the orientation and retreat. If you resign after orientation, no refund will be provided. Partial scholarships are available from the Leadership Fresno Alumni Association to qualified applicants. The maximum scholarship is one-half (1/2) the cost of the tuition. Unfortunately, there may not be a sufficient number of scholarships available to be awarded to all candidates who request assistance. Upload Letter of Request for ScholarshipAccepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 8 MB. In submitting this application, I commit: To the best of my knowledge and belief, the information I have given in this application is true and accurate. I recognize that each year more people apply to Leadership Fresno than are accepted to the program. If accepted, I promise to devote the time necessary to complete the program in its entirety, except for circumstances beyond my control.
