Leadership Durham 

Developing Community Leaders…….Building a Better Durham

Leadership Durham, a program of the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce, opens doors for local business men and women and community leaders with the desire and ability to shape its future. Through face-to-face meetings with local and state leaders and on-site visits to local institutions, agencies and organizations, participants explore major issues and unique challenges facing the Durham community. Interactive sessions include in-depth discussions on human needs, healthcare, media, politics, law enforcement, Research Triangle Park, cultural arts, local government, education and much more. 

Applications

Applications for Leadership Durham 2009 are no longer being accepted. Please look for the application for Leadership Durham 2010 in August of 2009.  If you have questions or need further information, please contact Kelsey Moore, Programming & Events Coordinator at the Durham Chamber at kmoore@durhamchamber.org or (919) 328-8733.

• 2009 Brochure

Leadership Durham 2009 Presenting Sponsor - Morris Manning & Martin, LLP

Selection & Participation

Selection is based upon demonstrated leadership ability, evidence of community involvement, willingness to assume greater community responsibilities and recommendations. Up to 30 participants are selected each year.  Applicants will be notified in November whether or not they have been accepted into the program

• View the 2009 Class Schedule
• Leadership Durham Class of 2009 Roster

The 2009 program will begin with orientation on December 11, 2008. Sessions meet every other Thursday, January through May and generally run 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Class Projects

As a requirement for graduation, Leadership Durham class members must adopt a community service project.  Proposals will be selected according to their ability to complete the project within a specified period of time, the impact the project will have on the organization and the community, and their ability to work closely with both their classmates and the respective organization.  

Project Proposals for Leadership Durham 2009 are no longer being accepted.  If you wish to submit a project for the Leadership Durham class of 2010, please check back in October of 2009.  

• Class Project Information (including timeline, and previously adopted projects)
• Project Proposal form

Information from Class Sessions

• Orientation: Durham Demographics
• Session 3: RTP Overview

Tuition

Tuition for Leadership Durham 2009 is $1,175. The fee includes breakfasts & lunches, tours, materials, group transportation and a graduation ceremony. A non-refundable deposit of $250 is due by orientation on December 11, 2008 with the tuition balance due by January 15, 2009. 

Scholarships

A limited number of partial scholarships are available for Durham Chamber non profits and small businesses. To be considered for a scholarship, please carefully explain the reason for your request when submitting your application. 

Leadership Durham 2009 Scholarship Sponsor: BB&T

Steering Committee

The Leadership Durham Steering Committee is comprised of individuals from the previous class who help to plan the activities and events for the upcoming class.

Matthew Coppedge, 2009 Steering Committee Chair
Downtown Durham, Inc.

Leadership Durham Alumni - Stay Connected & Get Involved!

The Leadership Durham program encourages leadership participation in one of the many diverse nonprofit organizations in our community.  Such participation not only strengthens our community, but it also refines leadership skills.   Triangle BoardConnect matches Triangle nonprofits with individuals who wish to give back to their community by serving on nonprofit boards.  Visit their website to register your profile, including your skills and interest regarding board service.  You can then review the profiles of several nonprofits to determine if any match your interests.  Nonprofits may also contact you, if your skills and interests match their needs.  If you are already on a nonprofit board, consider using this program to network and attract new board members.

If you are an alumni of the Leadership Durham program and have recently moved or accepted a position with a different organization, we want to know!  Alumni receive email notifications regarding upcoming alumni events, community information, City of Durham and Durham County open positions on boards committees and commissions, and Chamber events, etc.  Please send your updated contact information to Kelsey Moore at kmoore@durhamchamber.org.  

2008 Leadership Durham Graduating Class

The Leadership Durham Class of 2008 graduated during a lunch celebration on Thursday, May 29 at the Millennium Hotel Durham.  

• Media release on the 2008 graduating class

Junior Leadership Durham

Junior Leadership Durham is a nonprofit community-wide program designed to shape the future of high school students by promoting teamwork, developing leadership skills, and fostering self-confidence and personal growth.

Through active participation, students will interact with business, community and government leaders to gain an in-depth knowledge of Durham and to encourage them to explore ways in which they can contribute to their community.

For information on the Junior Leadership Durham program, contact Brian Azar at (919) 620-1551.

For more information on the Leadership Durham program, please contact Kelsey Moore, Programming & Events Coordinator, at (919) 328-8733 or kmoore@durhamchamber.org.