Empowering Tomorrow's Community Champions

We Unite Passionate Individuals to Learn, Grow, and Create Meaningful Community Impact

Our Mission and Commitment Since 1985

Since 1985, the Tempe Leadership Program, in partnership with the Tempe Chamber of Commerce Foundation, has brought like-minded individuals together in the community to engage and challenge one another, learn more about the ins and outs of Tempe, and, most importantly, make a real difference in our community. Tempe Leadership alumni are well represented on local boards and commissions, routinely serve in elected office, and volunteer time and energy to the community—together creating lasting legacies.

Upcoming Events

Applications now open for Class XLII and Tempe Leadership Council!

Class XLII

This nine-month leadership program empowers and educates you to be an informed, active change-maker in Tempe.

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Tempe Leadership Council

Interested in learning more about Tempe and making an impact in your community? Tempe Leadership Council applications are now open!

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Recent News

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Thank You Tempe Diablos and Cox Charities!

By Tempe Leadership | 09/12/2021

Tempe Leadership gratefully thanks the Tempe Diablos and COX Charities for their generous support and partnership of our leadership program. With these financial grants we are able to support the Adult Program and the…

Class XXXVI Class Project

By Tempe Leadership | 05/20/2021

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The First Tempe Leadership People’s Supper

By Tempe Leadership | 04/01/2018

Tempe Leadership is pleased to share the success of its first ever People’s Supper experience in March 2018. Our Tempe Leadership Alumni and greater community responded so enthusiastically To prove that a group…

Volunteers gardening at Tempe Cares event.

Tempe Cares Seeks Volunteers for City-Wide Community Garden Day

By Tempe Leadership | 02/05/2018

This is the 28th anniversary of Tempe Cares, a program of Tempe Leadership. Tempe Cares is a one-day community care project devoted to improving Tempe’s neighborhoods, gardens, schools, and parks. This year the…

A Letter From Our Board President

By Tempe Leadership | 12/06/2017

For me, the holidays are always a time of reflection. Did I reach my personal goals for this year? How did I weather the changes and challenges I experienced? Did…

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Tempe Leadership Announces Community Project With TCH

By Tempe Leadership | 12/01/2017

Tempe Leadership’s Class 33 is partnering with TCH to design and build a sensory garden at TCH’s Tempe headquarters. The garden will have sensory elements including art and musical instruments, a water feature, raised garden…