Programs

         

Class Experience

The Leadership Buffalo Class Experience is a year-long series of monthly, full-day sessions and two overnight retreats. The program is directed toward individuals currently serving as corporate, organizational and community leaders. The challenge, concepts, and practice of leadership are explored along with key issues - including economic development, criminal justice, health care, regionalism, human services, education, race relations and diversity, transportation, the environment, agriculture, community logic, and the arts. Successful completion of the LB Class Experience entitles participants to join the 800+ members of Leadership Buffalo for continuing education and networking opportunities. Applications for the LB Class Experience are available in the early fall. The Class runs January - November.

 

Rising Leaders

The Leadership Buffalo Rising Leaders program brings together up-and-coming 21st century leaders, ages 22-35, from diverse backgrounds in order to prepare them to lead within the corporate, non-profit, and public sectors. Participants gain important leadership skills, obtain knowledge of the complexities of community issues, and broaden their network. Upon graduation from the 11-month program, Rising Leaders become full members of Leadership Buffalo. Applications for Rising Leaders are available in early fall. The program runs January - November.

 

Youth Leadership Erie County

Youth Leadership Erie County is a 9-month leadership enrichment program for high school sophomores and juniors from throughout Erie County. The curriculum builds a foundation of leadership skills, an awareness of community issues, an appreciation for diversity, and a commitment to lifelong involvement in community service. YLEC targets a diverse group of students who have leadership potential but who may or may not have had experience in positions of leadership in their schools or in their volunteer work. Applications are available in early spring. The program runs September - May.

 

Experience Buffalo

Experience Buffalo is a unique program designed to introduce relocated senior executives and their spouses or significant others to the Buffalo Niagara region. The focus is on acquainting the participants with the people, places, and issues they need to know in order to be better leaders in Western New York. Members of the community interested in participating in this program may also be referred - these people need not apply. Experience Buffalo generally occurs in the early part of the year. Please check back for applications and updates on when this program will be held if interested in applying.

 

Community Facilitation Team (CFT)

Since 1999, Leadership Buffalo has worked to train a select group of LB members to serve the Buffalo Niagara region as community facilitators. Members of the CFT assist smaller non-profit organizations, community groups, and municipalities in defining organizational direction and strategic planning. The CFT also engages the community in facilitated public dialogue about critical community issues.