Why Become a Member?
Through your CLC journey, you witnessed first-hand the transformative effect of CLC experiences. As a Member, you extend that impact through a charitable gift that opens new opportunities for others and provides you with connections, insights, and experiences that keep you at the forefront of our region.
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Membership is exclusively available to alumni of all CLC programs.
Membership starts at $100 per year. Ready to level up your impact? Premium and Sustaining Memberships provide support that enables CLC to continue developing the leaders Greater Cleveland needs while connecting you to exclusive events, insights, and the leaders shaping our region’s future.
Sustaining Membership ($1,000+)
Advance regional leadership and enjoy maximum benefits and exclusive experiences
Premium Membership ($500)
Support CLC’s mission and gain insider access to leaders, events, and opportunities
General Membership ($100)
Stay informed and connected
Student Membership ($25)
Stay informed and connected
Click on the tabs below to see the full benefits for each level.
- SUSTAINING MEMBERSHIP ($1,000+) BENEFITS
You strengthen Cleveland’s leadership ecosystem and help our entire region thrive.
All Premium Member benefits.
- Complimentary invitation to attend:
- Annual reception with CLC Board.
- Annual New Leaders Reception.
- Leadership Cleveland Holiday Party.
- Leadership Cleveland and Cleveland Bridge Builders opening retreats.
- Concierge service for you and/or your designee for any CLC program application.
Elevated recognition- Have your name featured on the CLC website and in the annual impact report, plus receive a special Member ribbon at all CLC events.
- Complimentary invitation to attend:
- PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP ($500) BENEFITS
You fuel leadership development across Greater Cleveland.
All General Member benefits.
Exclusive Access
- Complimentary invitation to attend:
- Two exclusive events featuring candid, behind-the-scenes conversations with decision-makers shaping Cleveland’s future featuring exclusive insights and the vision driving Cleveland forward.
- CLC Summer Series sessions.
- CLC Board Chair & CEO Roundtables.
- Access to program applications one week early for Cleveland Bridge Builders, Leadership Cleveland, and OnBoard Cleveland for you and/or your designee.
- Complimentary invitation to attend:
- GENERAL MEMBERSHIP ($100) BENEFITS
Early access & preferred pricing
- Advanced previews of new class rosters, Accelerate presenters, and other exclusive communications and news.
- Early access to Spark, CLC’s annual leadership conference (which has sold out for three years in a row!).
- Early access registration for Civic Leadership Institute, Advanced Leadership Institute, Campus Cleveland, and OnBoard Cleveland programs.
Networking & connector opportunities- Access to member-only community connections each year.
- Opportunity to connect with other alumni registered in CLC Connect, our online alumni platform. You can also share announcements, news, and updates with other alumni.
Eligibility to join CLC Leadership Council and Program Advisory Committees - STUDENT MEMBERSHIP ($25) BENEFITS
Early access & preferred pricing
- Advanced previews of new class rosters, Accelerate presenters, and other exclusive communications and news.
- Early access to Spark, CLC’s annual leadership conference (which has sold out for three years in a row!).
- Early access registration for Civic Leadership Institute, Advanced Leadership Institute, Campus Cleveland, and OnBoard Cleveland programs.
Networking & connector opportunities- Access to member-only community connections each year.
- Opportunity to connect with other alumni registered in CLC Connect, our online alumni platform. You can also share announcements, news, and updates with other alumni.
Eligibility to join CLC Leadership Council and Program Advisory Committees
Your Membership helps increase our impact. Check out the video below to hear about highlights from our most recent impact report.
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Membership is exclusively available to alumni of any CLC program.
- Why I'm a CLC Member
“Leadership Cleveland introduced me to amazing people and places around the city. It also raised my awareness of the problems and opportunities of our region, inspiring me to engage more deeply in solutions. Just because the ‘best class ever’ graduated almost 20 years ago doesn’t mean that the networking and engagement have ended for me.”
Sue Tyler (LL, LC2 2019, LC 2004)
“Being a member of CBB … changed my outlook, enhanced my work style, introduced me to new friends, and impacted me as a person overall. Continuing my CLC Membership was a true no-brainer for the value that I received and have continued to receive even as an alum.”
Kayla Webb (CBB 2021)
Market Director of Advancement, Northern Ohio, Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
“I enjoyed meeting the many leaders across sectors that demonstrate proficiency, dedication, and passion for their work and the larger community.”
Patricia Terstenyak (CLI 2021, CEBC 2013)
Director of Community Health, Center for Health Affairs
“I grew a lot as a leader during my Bridge Builders experience. It connected me to members of the community outside of my field. CLC’s work is extremely important and I hope my support helps others to participate.”
Mariannella Napolitano (CBB 2015)
Regional Director, United HealthGroup
“I wanted to make sure I stayed connected to alumni and kept abreast of everything going on at CLC. My experience was so valuable that it was important to make sure my Membership was always current.”
Ludgy LaRochelle (CBB 2017)
Operations Administrator, FedEx
Since CLC is a 501(c)3 organization, all Membership contributions are tax-deductible to the extent of the law.
Contact Joan M. Palumbo or call (440) 315-1037 to renew by phone or with questions. Thank you!