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Apply to LPI
Thank you for your interest in exploring the LeadershipPlenty Institute (LPI).
With the close of Class 15 (2025-2026), Waco Foundation has decided to take the next year to review the impact of our work, better understand the leadership skills programming our community needs, and assess how we should lend support to area residents looking to take their service and support to the next level. Alumni Network programming will continue without interruption.
Please keep an eye out for future correspondence from Waco Foundation in the coming months. In the meantime, if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions you would like to share, you may do so by contacting us at admin@wacofoundation.org (subject line: LPI).
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Applying to LPI
Individuals must submit an online application to be considered for the LPI program. Applications open yearly on July 1st and close on September 1st.
LPI is designed for people of varying backgrounds, occupations, and experiences who are passionate about improving the local community and developing and enhancing their leadership skills. No previous leadership or volunteer experience is required to apply, and you do not have to be nominated to apply. We strive to have well-rounded classes with both emerging and experienced leaders.
The application review committee selects up to 25 participants per class section each year. Participants will be notified of application result by email in mid-September.
Thanks to the generous underwriting by the Waco Foundation, the $1,500 LPI program tuition per participant is fully covered, resulting in no direct cost to applicants. There is no application fee.
Attending the Program
Participants are expected to attend all ten half-day sessions from October to March, as well as the Class Kickoff & Orientation and Graduation events at the beginning and end of the program. Separate morning and evening classes are offered to accommodate differing schedules of participants, and a meal is provided at every class.
Applicants will note preferred section in their application, and participants are required to attend the session they are accepted to. Morning sessions are held from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and evening sessions are held from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Class sizes are limited to 25 people per section to create an environment that fosters deep relationships, hands-on learning, and critical discussion.
Please note, all sessions have been condensed from 8-hour to 4-hour sessions, thus each session is material intensive.
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