Thank you so much for your interest in the Spring 2014 Board Prep Program.
The Board Prep Program (BPP) is a comprehensive training program for young professionals who are interested in serving on nonprofit boards. It was created to teach you how to use your skills more effectively, but also to learn what it takes to be an effective board member.
PROGRAM DETAILS:
The Board Prep Program is a six-week long course that meets weekly from April 15th through May 20th. Each class will feature a guest lecturer and cover one topic that is vital to non-profit board leadership.
Session topics include:
1. Overview of Board Roles
2. Strategic Planning
3. Financial Management
4. Legal and Ethical Responsibility
5. Fundraising
The final class will allow for participants to share the results of their case studies, which are an integral part of BPP. At the start of the program, participants will be placed in small groups and matched with Philadelphia non-profits, and given access to the Executive Director and board members in order to closely study and learn how real organizations operate. During the sixth session, participants will share their learnings with the class.
APPLICATION DETAILS:
In addition to answering the questions below, PLEASE EMAIL YOUR RESUME to justine.haemmerli@gmail.com.
We are taking applicants on a rolling basis through JANUARY 23rd, 2014. If you have any issues with the application, please email boardprep@yiphilly.org.
You will be notified of your application status by FEBRUARY 24th, 2014.
DATES OF CLASSES: (all classes take place in the evening)
Spring Session:
Opening Dinner: March 30th
Tuesday, April 15th
Tuesday, April 22nd
Tuesday, April 29th
Tuesday, May 6th
Tuesday, May 13th
Tuesday, May 20th
CLASS TIME:
6:00pm - 8:00pm*
(*Tuesday, May 20th's class will run from 6:00pm - 8:30pm)
COSTS
We ask participants to contribute $195 to help cover the costs of the six-week program. Many organizations are willing to help their staff members cover this cost, so talk to your employers about it. Also, there are...
SCHOLARSHIPS
There are four (4) full-tuition scholarships available for the 2014 Board Prep program. If you would like to be considered, please describe your financial situation and your need for the scholarship when you email your resumé to justine.haemmerli@gmail.com.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
By entering your name below, you agree to: (1) submit documents that are truthful and accurate, (2) interview with our Selection Committee and/or be available for additional questions regarding your application, (3) pay the $195 registration fee by Sunday March 30th if selected, and (4) create a respectful and candid program environment with fellow participants, instructors, and YIP volunteers. (5) You will attend at least 5/6 classes. (6) You will fill out all surveys for the programs betterment.
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. Applicants will be notified on a rolling basis and must accept by paying the registration fee by Sunday March 30th 2014, otherwise their place may be given to a wait-listed applicant. Classes will begin on Tuesday, April 15th, 2014 and run through Tuesday, May 20th 2014.
