Nonprofit Board Fellows (NBF)

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1 Nonprofit Board Fellows (NBF) Information Session McNulty Leadership Program \ November 27-28, 2017

2 AGENDA Introductions Program Overview & Roles Board Fellowship Commitment Matching Selection Current Fellows Q & A 2

3 To develop leaders who act with a deeper understanding of themselves, their organizations, and their communities, and contribute positively to the growth of each. 3

4 Overview Mission To advance the development of MBA and JD students who want to be civic leaders. Program Components Placement Training Learning community Ongoing role support 4

5 Structure

6 Program Timeline November 2017: Executive Committee selection March - April 2018: Training and matching of new Board Fellows; board work begins Nov Feb 2018: Recruitment and selection of Board Fellows Sept 2018 May 2019: Monthly pod meetings; continued board work; ongoing training & support 6

7 Commitment 14-month commitment (February 2018 graduation) Time commitment 1 st year: hours total 2 nd year: hours/month Expectations for Fellows 1) Participate positively with partner board and organization as a visiting board member; 2) Contribute actively to the board fellows community as a board fellow; 3) Engage purposefully in personal development. 7

8 Two Roles BOARD FELLOW Being active in the NBF community (trainings, pod meetings, social events) Some events mandatory, others strongly encouraged VISITING BOARD MEMBER Contributing to your board & organization All commitments mandatory Where EXPERIENCES happen. Where LEARNING & GROWTH happen 8

9 Commitment Board Fellow Fellows sign a contract and must meet the following requirements: First Year (estimated) Second Year (estimated) 1 hr New Class Welcome 20 hr Ongoing Training 1.5 hr Matching & Goals 1-1s 12 hr Spring Retreat 8 hr Monthly Pod Meetings 2 hr Subcommittee Meetings 8 hr All-Fellows Meetings 1 hr First Pod Meeting 9

10 Commitment Visiting Board Member Fellows sign a contract and must meet the following requirements: First Year (estimated) Second Year (estimated) 1 hr Initial meeting with liaison 6 hr Board Meetings 2 hr Board Meeting 6 hr Subcommittee Meetings 2 hr Subcommittee Meeting 2 hr Transition Dinner? hr Following through on all commitments 2 hr Transition Dinner? hr Meetings with board and staff? hr Following through on all commitments 10

11 Nonprofit Placement The Leadership Program works to develop and maintain partnerships with ~60 participating nonprofit organizations Boards range in areas of focus, lifecycle stage, and size Placements are based on students interests in the missions of the nonprofit organizations Students are asked to select 8 potential organizations Based on interest in mission + ability to contribute We do our best to match people to their preferences but cannot guarantee that you will get your first choice. 11

12 Why Apply? We HIGHLY recommend having a genuine interest in SERVICE Gain valuable community leadership experience Learn about nonprofit governance through trainings, workshops, and expert speakers Apply your skills & knowledge to a nonprofit setting COMMUNITY Engage with a cohort of 40 like-minded students sharing similar experiences Make connections that strengthen your understanding of Philadelphia s nonprofit ecosystem LEADERSHIP Serve as an ambassador of Penn Develop skills related to influence, teamwork, communication, and emotional intelligence 12

13 Selection Criteria In absolutely no particular order Humble approach to service Comfort with ambiguity Resilience & adaptability Demonstrated commitment to service Experience with diversity 13

14 Selection Process Online Application Four essay questions 1000 word limit Blind reads Due December 11:59pm Technical difficulties? Call In-Person Interview Some applicants will be interviewed Individual 45 minutes, mostly behavioral 14

15 Key Selection Dates APPLICATION DUE Dec 13 11:59PM INTERVIEW SIGN UP Jan 29 9PM INTERVIEWS Jan 31 - Feb 6 ANNOUNCEMENT Feb 20 9PM Application link on our website Technical difficulties? Call before the deadline. 15

16 Board Fellow Experiences Alex Jee Eric Lu 17

17 QUESTIONS?