Caring For Our Corner Of The World, One Leader At A Time…

  • "Stepping into a non-profit position after being in the business world was a HUGE transition. The High Performance Leader program from CVLF gave me a community of leaders and a leadership coach who supported me as I began to thrive in my new role."

    Gianella Hill | Centro Latino

  • "When I started the Strong Student Leader program, I was unsure of what I wanted to do with my life. Through SSL, I have gained confidence in what I want to do by talking to people in the career field I am pursuing. I’ve also learned to improve my leadership skills by improving myself. "

    Zaylie McCann | Strong Student Leader Student

  • "I am inspired by the impact that The Foundation’s programs are having on young people throughout our region. Leadership matters and it is crucial that we engage with our youth to assure that the future of this region is strong."

    Garrett Hindshaw | CVCC

  • "I wanted to invest in the lives of students, but it was hard to know how to do that. The Strong Student Leader program is the perfect way. I love that the curriculum gives us, as their mentors, opportunities to speak life and encourage each student."

    Amanda Chatman | Strong Student Leader Mentor

  • "I’ve returned to the CVLF Leadership Conference for three consecutive years because it is the best leadership event I know of. It creates momentum in the community that inspires me and my team to be better leaders. I make it a priority to attend every year."

    Jordan Faulkner | Young, Morphis, Bach & Taylor, LLP

  • "Being in a leadership role created some real doubts for me. The coaching provided by CVLF helped me grow to be more confident as a father, a pastor and a leader in this community."

    James Vang | True Alliance Church

Welcome to Catawba Valley Leadership Foundation

Better leaders make for a better community.

The CVLF is a 501(c)3 non-profit that exists to promote outstanding leadership throughout the Catawba Valley. Simply put, we strive to raise the quality of life in the community by raising the quality of leadership. To this end, we provide leadership development for community leaders. We focus primarily on students and non-profit leaders.

Here’s what’s happening in your corner of the community:

Legacy Leader Dinner

The Legacy Leader Dinner is our premiere fundraiser for the year, helping raise support for the programs and impact of the Catawba Valley Leadership Foundation

The Annual Conference

Each year The Foundation hosts a leadership conference – a half-day experience designed to inform, inspire, and raise the leadership temperature of our community.

Strong Student Leadership

The Foundation invests in the lives high school students to help them clarify their identity, discover their strengths, and set themselves up for future success as they prepare for life beyond high school.