The Daniel Burnham Fellowship®

Overview

Launched in February 2019, The Daniel Burnham Fellowship® is an accelerated civic onboarding experience designed for senior executives who have the ability to shape the future of Chicago. This exclusive, six-session program integrates participants into the civic fabric of the city – understanding its history and future trajectory – and builds relationships and networks across the Greater Chicago region to quickly activate civic engagement and peer networking. This program is particularly beneficial for executive leaders who are new to Chicago, recently promoted, or in market-facing roles. The Daniel Burnham Fellowship inspires leaders to activate their influence, immerse themselves in Chicago’s civic landscape, and positively impact the region.

Ideal candidates include:

  • CEOs, C-suite executives, or senior leaders
  • Executives responsible for strategic financial investments
  • Decision-makers in workforce and workforce development
  • Leaders seeking to navigate Chicago’s civic and business networks
  • Executives focused on building collaborations or strategic partnerships
  • Executives who are new to their role
  • Recently relocated leaders (suburban, U.S., or international) or newly assigned executives looking to understand the city and its civic landscape

Benefits

  • A structured, high-level introduction to Chicago’s civic and business landscape
  • Access to key decision-makers and thought leaders across industries
  • A deeper understanding of the socioeconomic factors influencing business and policy in the Greater Chicago region
  • Meaningful connections that foster collaborations and strategic partnerships
  • Insights into how executives can contribute to and shape the region’s future
  • Gain access to nearly 200 Daniel Burnham Fellow peers and the LGC Network of nearly 1,600 Fellows

Application Process

Participation in The Daniel Burnham Fellowship is by invitation only. To learn more about the program, please reach out to our team at the email listed below.

Time Commitment

The Fellowship consists of six, day-long sessions from February to June designed to provide an immersive civic leadership experience.

Financial Commitment

For information on program costs and sponsorship opportunities, please contact our team at the email below.

Questions?

For additional information or to recommend a candidate, please contact our team at programs@lgcchicago.org.