Our flagship program, “MCLP”, has developed almost 500 local leaders and partnered with over 60 nonprofits. Each year, we accept an average of 25-30 individuals based on their: 

  • Leadership potential

  • Desire for self-improvement

  • Dedication to positively impacting the world

Participants come together for nine months to absorb the curriculum and collaborate with a team of their peers on capacity-building projects throughout the community. 

MCLP’s intense professional leadership development curriculum provides a framework for current and potential leaders to grow. The core components of our curriculum are:

  • To develop servant leadership skills

  • To enable others to become capable, wise, and better advocates

  • To become more self-aware

  • To develop authentic relationships

  • To foster diverse perspectives

  • To provide a welcoming, engaging, and inclusive space for individuals to learn and grow

  • To prepare skilled, informed individuals for leadership positions in public, private, educational, political, and nonprofit sectors

  • To foster leadership diversity through community welfare and civic participation

  • To promote inter-community unity

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About MCLP

Servant Leadership principles and community emphasis lead to personal transformations during each leader’s journey through the class. We provide a transformative experience and a circle of support to diverse individuals with the passion and leadership potential to transform their lives and their communities. MCLP informs, prepares, and equips them to meet the needs of our community today.

The twice-monthly sessions challenge participants to become more self-aware, grow as leaders, develop authentic relationships, and embrace their diverse experiences and appreciation for others. They also cultivate support networks to bring their ideas and passions to life. The Institute and MCLP provide our participants with the highest-quality personal and professional growth opportunities in the Central Illinois, Atlanta Georgia, and Dallas Texas Metro Areas. Since 2009, MCLP has partnered with over sixty local nonprofits on capacity-building projects and empowered hundreds of alumni leaders.

Frequently Asked Questions:

  • How many participants are in each program year?

    • Approximately 25-30 participants are in each cohort.

  • When does the program take place?

    • The program takes place from August-April, with twice monthly sessions. One session will be on Thursday evenings, with the other being a full day session on a Saturday.

  • How much is tuition?

    • Tuition is $1800.00 per participant.

  • Are scholarships available?

    • Yes. A core tenant of MCLP is to not let finances be a barrier to participation. For those with documented financial need, scholarships are available.

  • Are payment plans available?

    • Yes. Various payment plans are available to participants.

  • Is the program in-person, hybrid, or virtual?

    • The program is hybrid with required in-person attendance for select sessions.

  • Is this something my employer would sponsor?

    • Yes. Many of our participants are sponsored by their employer each year. MCLP is recognized as a professional affiliation by leading organizations in the communities it serves.

  • In addition to the program curriculum, what else can I expect?

    • To help build on top of the comprehensive professional development and community involvement each participant gains from the program, participants are also paired with a mentor who aligns with them as an individual and are given expansive opportunities to expand their personal and professional networks.

  • Who benefits from MCLP?

    • Participants, Employers, Local Non-Profits, and the Communities which encompass them.