APPLICATION FOR CLASS OF 2011

Leadership San Francisco is an organization dedicated to educating and developing community trustees who will make a significant contribution to strengthen and transform our community.

NOTE:
APPLICATION DEADLINE
HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO:

FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2010

Please read everything carefully before applying.

Follow these steps to apply:

  1. Download the 2011 application here and save it on your computer (You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader).
  2. Fill out the application directly on your computer and save when needed.
  3. Print, sign, and mail your application with a $50 non-refundable application processing fee to Leadership San Francisco.
  4. Mail your application to:

    Leadership San Francisco
    235 Montgomery St., 12th flr
    San Francisco, CA 94104

Scholarships

Limited funds may be available for partial scholarships for program participants employed by government, nonprofit organizations and small businesses. Available scholarships include:

  • Burr, Pilger and Mayer LLP Scholarship Awarded to a qualified candidate from a small business (For background information on BPM, visit www.bpmllp.com.)
  • Angela Cain Memorial Scholarship Established by members of the class of 2003 in memory of their fellow participant, Angela Cain. This scholarship is awarded to a qualified candidate who has been accepted into the Leadership San Francisco signature program. Criteria are determined annually by designated members of the LSF class of 2003. 
  • Northern California Carpenters Regional Council Robert Mason Memorial Scholarship Awarded to a qualified candidate from the government or nonprofit sector.
  • San Francisco Small Business Network Scholarship Awarded to a qualified candidate who is the owner of a small business (as defined by the City and County of San Francisco). For background information on SBN, visit www.sfsbn.org.

You will be notified in writing when your application form is received.

Criteria for Selection:

  • Evidence of commitment to San Francisco's well-being.
  • Community and civic service leadership potential as evidenced by breadth and level of involvement in volunteer activities.
  • Employment history that places candidate in a potential leadership position through his or her work or profession.
  • A commitment to live and/or work in San Francisco.
  • Residence in San Francisco is highly desirable but not mandatory.
  • Applicants are urged to address these criteria in answering the questions on the application form.

To accomplish the program's objectives, the full participation of each individual selected is necessary. Participation includes:

  • attending a two-day overnight Retreat Friday, September 10 and Saturday, September 11, 2010
  • ten full-day Sessions, one per month from September through June
  • serving on a planning committee for at least one Session.

All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.

Limit responses to the space provided. Questions of age, birthdate, race/ethnicity and sexual orientation are voluntary and are included only to allow the selection committee to select a cross section of San Franciscans into the program, as well as determining eligibility for scholarships when applicable. Leadership San Francisco (LSF) will include participants from business, government, community service organizations, etc. Photocopies are acceptable. Applications received in any other manner will not be reviewed by the selection committee. You may have up to 3 pages of attachments (e.g. letters of recommendation, etc.). Your resumé and a non-refundable application processing fee of $50 is required with your application. Tuition of $3,550 is due upon acceptance into the LSF program (please see Tuition/Commitment section). Make check payable to the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Foundation, LSF, a 501(c)(3).

To successfully complete the program, attendance is required at the Retreat and at a minimum of eight of the ten monthly Sessions. If an applicant withdraws from the program, no portion of the tuition shall be refunded.