The Leadership Development Institute (LDI) empowers current and rising credit union leaders with modern strategies to develop leadership and critical thinking skills. Students enrolled in the one-year program gain new insight, abilities, and strategies to integrate within their credit unions. Graduating its first cohort in 2016, LDI delivers a new class of dynamic and effective leaders ready to continue and enhance the missions of their credit unions. 

LDI classes take place at the Paul J. Rizzo Conference Center. The facility is set in a 28-acre, wooded environment located less than 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and one mile from the main UNC Chapel Hill campus. Designed exclusively for adult learning, the retreat-like setting underscores UNC’s commitment to delivering quality executive education programs to support meaningful reflection and lasting learning.
Rizzo meeting rooms that will house LDI classes will be identified and shared with students prior to their arrival.

One-Year Tuition: $4,100 per person

Room Cost Per Night: $209 (taxes + fees not included)
Rizzo Center, 150 Dubose Home Ln, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

 

Tuition FAQ

What’s included in the tuition?

  • All materials for each quarter, including books and associated webinars.
  • Access to one-on-one business coaching.
  • Meals (breakfasts, lunches, refreshment breaks, and receptions).

Are there payment plan options?

We do not offer a payment plan option, however scholarships up to $1,000 are available for credit unions with $100M or less in assets through the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation’s Hamilton Fund. Eligible credit unions may apply here. Please direct any questions on tuition payment to Professional Development at development@carolinasleague.org.

What if I need to cancel?

For the 2027 program, tuition is refundable for accepted students if written notice is received, via email or fax, by January 15, 2027, minus $500 administrative fee. Cancellations after this deadline will not be eligible for a refund.

2026 Meeting Dates
  • First Quarter: March 18-19
  • Second Quarter: June 24-25
  • Third Quarter: September 9-10
  • Fourth Quarter: December 8-9

Current enrolled students: Find schedule and resources here

 

2027 Meeting Dates
  • First Quarter: March 24-25
  • Second Quarter: June 23-24
  • Third Quarter: September 8-9
  • Fourth Quarter: December 15-16

Apply

Complete the following application form by December 18, 2026 in order to be considered for enrollment in one of the two Leadership Development Institute cohorts for the upcoming year.

Once you do, you'll also get exclusive access to our LDI LinkedIn Group, so you can connect with enrolled students!

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