ECF builds leadership capacity for Evanston. Leadership Evanston fulfills this mission with programs that enhance knowledge of the community and facilitate civic engagement. Strong communities need strong leaders.
we build leaders
Signature Leadership is an intensive ten-month experience, developing committed leaders for Evanston who understand our community's diverse perspectives. Learn more or apply now.
we make a difference
Through our four key programs, Leadership Evanston imparts concrete, practical skills. Our alumni have become aldermen, local officials, and leaders of Evanston’s nonprofits. Learn more
we offer many options
- Snapshot to learn about Evanston in a day
- Public Service Challenge for prospective candidates
- Emerge for sophomores, in collaboration with ETHS
starts Sept. 7
Leadership Evanston XXVI, the ten-month program begins with the September 7, 7pm orientation. View the program calendar.
Accepted participants can pay the registration fee online.
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