Leadership Broward Foundation, Inc.

EMERGE BROWARD Board Engagement Program

The 5th Annual Board Engagement Program!
Get on Board with one of Emerge Broward's Most Elite Programs!

In partnership with Broward County’s non-profit organizations, Emerge Broward is excited to once again present the Board Engagement program, a unique opportunity for Emerge Broward members to become active members on the board of directors of local non-profit organizations, gain leadership experience, and make a meaningful impact on their community.
 
A non-profit’s Board of Directors is the governing body of the organization. The boards are typically comprised of community and business leaders who act as ambassadors for the organization and assist with responsibilities such as determining the organization’s mission and direction, reviewing financials, strategic planning, fundraising and more.
 
The Board Engagement program selects Emerge Broward members who have demonstrated community involvement and leadership experience and trains them on the basics of non-profit governance and the role of an active and engaged board member. Non-profit organizations then participate in a multi-tiered selection process designed to find a young professional with a passion for their mission, who at the same time best meets the current needs of their board. Specific expectations and time commitments vary depending on the board and will be shared these expectations with the participants prior to placement.
 
The official Board Engagement term runs from June 1 to May 31. During their year-long term of service, Board Engagement participants also have access to support and mentoring as well as quarterly meetings and socials through which they share their experiences, challenges and successes with fellow members. 
 
Applications for Class V of the Board Engagement program are now being accepted!  The deadline to apply is March 2, 2012. (PLEASE NOTE: This program is open exclusively to current Emerge Broward members.)
 
We require the following from applicants:

• Resume or C.V., including both professional and volunteer or leadership experience
• Brief (1-2 paragraphs each) answers to the following questions:
  • Why do you want to serve on a non-profit’s board of directors, and what do you hope to gain from the experience?
  • What social issue(s) is/are important or of interest to you, and why?
  • What qualities and attributes would you offer as a board member?

Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 2, 2012 - NO EXCEPTIONS!
**Upon acceptance into the program, a $25 program fee will be required.

Please email your application in attachment form to susan@leadershipbroward.org.  The Board Engagement co-chairs will contact each applicant individually for an interview in order to complete the application process, so be sure to include your current contact information with your application.

Are you an interested non-profit organization?  Click HERE for the information flyer and HERE for the non-profit commitment form.

For more information, please contact Board Engagement Co-Chairs Laura Lindenfeld and George Valle at eb.boardengagement@gmail.com.

SAve The date for a board engagement mixer with potential non-profits on march 22, 2012.  more details to come!