Leadership Fairfax Institute (LFI)

The Leadership Fairfax Institute (LFI) is a program designed for the most promising established leaders and professionals from the business, nonprofit, and government sectors throughout the Greater Northern Virginia Region. LFI participants will enhance their leadership capacity, build a robust network, and deepen their understanding of the complex issues facing our communities.

Throughout this nine-month program, participants will engage in experiential learning, discussion groups, and site visits. They will engage in conversations with leaders and experts, interact with community decision-makers, and gain the insights and tools necessary to address complex regional challenges. The program aims to develop, connect, and inspire leaders to build a thriving and more inclusive community. 

Leadership Fairfax is the area’s premier civic leadership program, developing visionary leaders and preparing them to make a meaningful impact throughout Fairfax County and the Greater Northern Virginia Region.

WHY LEADERSHIP FAIRFAX INSTITUTE?

Strengthen your knowledge of community issues through a systems thinking lens:

• Connect with county officials including the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, Chief of Police, Fire Chief, County Sheriff and Judicial representatives
• Explore topics such as economic mobility, workforce development, technology, healthy communities, and policy development
• Use the County as your classroom and visit government facilities, community centers, nonprofit organizations and business locations
• Take a bus trip to the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond and meet with elected officials and experts in government affairs

Strengthen your network throughout Fairfax County and the Greater Northern Virginia Region:

• Interact with your cohort from various sectors and build collaborative relationships 
• Access to Leadership Fairfax’s over 2,500 Alumni on our Member website including directory, job board and program resources
• Member pricing to our signature events: Northern Virginia Leadership Awards and the Board of Supervisors’ Breakfast, in addition to full member benefits

Strengthen your collective impact:

• Learn from a broad perspective of opinions, styles and world views
• Deepen your understanding of your leadership style 
• Identify opportunities to engage in community leadership to create positive change
  

TUITION

Tuition for the LFI Program is $5,700. If accepted and enrolled into the program, you and/or your organization will be responsible for a $500 deposit to hold your spot. The remaining tuition fee is payable by the start of the program. Tuition covers:

• All program costs including meals, venues, materials, leadership assessments, bus trip to Richmond, equipment and program management
• Access to membership benefits 
• Two tickets to Commencement (one ticket for graduate, one ticket for guest)