Overview

Beginning in 2013, the AIA|DC chapter undertook an initiative to develop a program which would help train and nurture the next generation of leaders, inspired by Christopher Kelley, AIA, who was an active member of the DC architectural community The first 16 scholars were selected in July 2013, and the Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program has completed several years with great success in various AIA Chapters. AIA Silicon Valley is proud to present the second cohort of this successful model of leadership program in the Bay Area to advance the leadership skills of our industry professionals. The year-long program consists of nine individual half-day sessions attended by a competitively selected group of 16 emerging architects. Prospective participants must go through an application process for selection where proven career success, community involvement and the individual’s firm support will be considered. The curriculum focuses on core skills such as marketing and business development, office and firm management, presentation and public speaking, professional ethics and the law, philanthropy and board involvement, community service, industry trends, and the future of the practice. The selected scholars to the leadership program are responsible for planning and participating in each of the individual sessions. For additional information regarding past programs, please visit Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program | AIA Silicon Valley

How can you get involved?

Thank you for your interest in the Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program. By becoming a supporter of the CKLDP, your contribution helps offset the costs to run the program, including underwriting speakers and industry leaders costs, scholar tuitions, and print material for information distribution. There are various levels of sponsorship, and we are happy to discuss:options that suit your company or organization. We thank you for your consideration, and we hope to hear from you.

SPONSORSHIP CATEGORIES

Benefactor – $2,000

  • Underwrites the expense of the entire closing ceremony of the program

Program Supporter – $1,500

  • Gives support to the overall program to cover miscellaneous expenses

Scholarship Sponsor – $1,000

  • Underwrites the tuition and expenses of a scholar with financial need

Speaker Sponsor – $750

  • Gives support to sponsor a speaker for one of the sessions

Session Sponsor – $500

  • Gives support to a particular session of the program

Venue Sponsor – $250

  • Gives support to underwrite expenses of a particular session venue fee