Foundations In Leadership™

What is the Commitment?

• Attendance at all 10 sessions and the graduation is expected.
• Members of the class are expected to be punctual as well as be active in the program.
• Instructors will assign homework, group projects and outside class activities.
• Full tuition for RAFV members is $500.  ($700 for Non-RAFV Members)
• WCR Members who are Non-RAFV Members - $200 off please enter Promo Code: WCRFIL
• The registration fee is $100
• Your registration fee will be applied to your full tuition amount.
• Refunds will not be given for withdrawal from the program.

Here's a SAMPLE Schedule

Session 1: Leadership Is… | November

Session 2: Tools of Successful Leaders I | December

Session 3: Tools of Successful Leaders II | January

Session 4: Becoming Effective Communicators I | January

Session 5: Becoming Effective Communicators II | February

Session 6: Best Practices I | February

Session 7: Best Practices II | March

Session 8: Leading Through Service - Presentations I | March

Session 9: Leading Through Service - Presentations  II | April

Session 10: Capitol Conference - Governance & Advocacy | April 24 - 26th Tentative Dates (Springfield, IL)

Graduation Ceremony | April 30 - (Date TBD)

Year 8 Schedule

2024 - 2025 FIL CLASS Schedule:

November 12 - 9:30am-1pm: Leadership Is…

November 20 - 9:30am-1pm: Tools of Successful Leaders I

December 5 - 9:30am-1pm: Tools of Successful Leaders II

December 17 - 9:30am-1pm: Becoming Effective Communicators I

February 5 - 9:30am-1pm: Becoming Effective Communicators II

February 13 - 9:30am-1pm: Best Practices I

February 20 - 9:30am-1pm: Best Practices II

March 4 - 9:30am-1pm: Leading Through Service - Presentations

April 2 - 9:30am-1pm: Leading Through Service - Presentations II

April 17 - TBD: Conference, Governance & Advocacy*

Chris Studebaker will lead the Governance & Advocacy sessions

April 30 - Tentative Graduation Celebration

Applications due by Midnight on October 25, 2024

Application Requirements

• Applicant must be a REALTOR® member of a participating association for at least 1 year from the submission date of the application.
• All REALTOR® members in good standing are eligible to apply to the Foundations in Leadership ™ Program.
• Applicant is to have no pending litigation or outstanding disciplinary issues currently or from the past three years from the date of the application.
• Full tuition for RAFV members is $500.  ($700 for Non-RAFV Members)

  WCR Members who are Non-RAFV Members - $200 off please enter Promo Code: WCRFIL

• A $100 application fee must accompany this application.  Your application fee will be applied towards tuition if you are accepted as a candidate and returned if you are not selected.
• A completed application which includes commitment to attend ALL Leadership Academy program classes and events.
• A recent photograph with your application for use in publications and publicity.
• Two letters of reference with your application (specific criteria contained in application).

Selection Criteria

• A maximum of 12 individuals will be selected to participate in the program
• Participants will be chosen by a selection committee.
• Other considerations are:

  • Local board involvement
  • Community involvement
  • State/Local Involvement
  • Desire to provide service and enhancement of the real estate industry