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Cultivating Leaders for the Common Good
Program Overview
Program Overview
The American Leadership Forum brings together established leaders to learn new processes of collaborative leadership with a regional focus. The program provides a unique opportunity for communication across sectors by bringing together members of diverse groups.
ALF is centered on the premise that good leadership depends upon cultivating a sense of civic responsibility, a climate of trust and open dialogue among divergent sectors, and a positive vision, along with collaborative problem-solving skills.
The overriding goal of the program is to foster a sense of personal responsibility for change in the community and to provide a pivotal experience that enhances the growth and development of each Fellow.
ALF challenged me to think differently and lead with a more open heart." — Past Fellow
Eligibility & Application
Eligibility & Application
The program brings together established leaders from across the region who demonstrate a commitment to community involvement and the public good.
Tuition & Scholarships
Tuition & Scholarships
Participation in the Fellows Program includes a tuition fee. Corporate sponsorships and scholarships may be available. A personal commitment is expected annually.
Current Class Details
Current Class Details
Each class follows a structured schedule of sessions hosted at locations throughout the region.
ClassSchedule2026.02.01 WALF 9 - 2026-2027.docx.pdfTestimonials Section
Testimonials Section
If you’re too busy to sign up for the ALF experience, you’re the right kind of leader to join us in ALF’s continuing ventures to expand this evolving form of leadership — the kind of leadership that will continue to reveal new insights and possibilities throughout our communities and the world.
If you’re too busy to sign up for the ALF experience, you’re the right kind of leader to join us in ALF’s continuing ventures to expand this evolving form of leadership — the kind of leadership that will continue to reveal new insights and possibilities throughout our communities and the world.
Sam Cook
Co-Director, American Leadership Forum – Waccamaw Region
Senior Fellow, Class II
Former Director of Programs, Waccamaw Community Foundation
WALF has been the most memorable and meaningful professional
development experience I’ve had.
WALF has been the most memorable and meaningful professional
development experience I’ve had.
— Charles Weathers, Senior Fellow, Class IV
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