Why Become a Member?
Step up, lead by example, and invest in the future of our community – you’ll be inspiring and connecting people to make our city a better place for all to live, work, play, and visit. Support CLC’s mission.
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Membership is exclusively available to alumni of all CLC programs.
Active Membership is $100 per year. Members who contribute at higher levels receive invitations to additional exclusive events and experiences, as well as provide philanthropic support that sustains CLC’s work and impact!
Active Membership ($100) benefits:
- 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 two years in a row!).
- 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.
Active Plus Membership ($250) benefits:
- All Active Member benefits.
- Priority registration to any Civic Leadership Institute and Advanced Leadership Institute.
Sustaining Membership ($500) benefits:
- All Active Plus Member benefits.
- Access to program applications one week early for Cleveland Bridge Builders, Leadership Cleveland, and OnBoard Cleveland.
- Invitation to semi-annual CLC Board Chair & CEO Roundtable.
Leading Membership ($1,000+) benefits:
- All Sustaining Member benefits.
- Opportunity to attend the Cleveland Bridge Builders, Leadership Cleveland, and OnBoard Cleveland opening retreats.
- Invitation to year-end reception with CLC Board.
- Concierge service for any CLC program application.
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!