United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County
In Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County, too many people are left out of our public conversations. United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County is changing this with Project LEAD—Leadership Effectiveness And Diversity. This in-depth seven-week training program prepares community members for leadership roles on nonprofit boards and committees, with an emphasis on recruiting participants from underrepresented board populations (women, racially and ethnically diverse, young professionals).
Participants will have an opportunity to be connected to agencies with a mission that corresponds to the participant’s personal interests. The program’s goal is to introduce each participant to a nonprofit board within six months of program completion.
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All applications & supporting materials must be submitted before 5:00 pm CST on Friday, February 26, 2021. The $150 participation fee is due at orientation.
COVID-19 Update: All sessions will be hosted virtually. If business resumes as normal prior to or during the course of the program, sessions will be moved to the Johnson Controls Volunteer Center of United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County, 200 W. Pleasant Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53212.
Orientation: Wednesday, April 14, 2021 • 5:30-7:30 pm • Introductions & Photo Session
Session 1: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 • 5:30-7:30 pm • Board Basics & Board Structure
Session 2: Wednesday, April 28, 2021 • 5:30-7:30 pm • Advocacy & Learning from Experience
Session 3: Wednesday, May 5, 2021 • 5:30-7:30 pm • A Board’s Role in Resource Development
Session 4: Wednesday, May 12, 2021 • 5:30-7:30 pm • Governance & Transparency
Session 5: Wednesday, May 19, 2021 • 5:30-7:30 pm • Financial Management
Session 6: Wednesday, May 26, 2021 • 5:30-7:30 pm • Making the Connection
Session 7: Wednesday, June 2, 2021 • 5:30-7:30 pm • Learnings in Action
Graduation: Wednesday, June 16, 2021 • 5:30-7:30 pm • Virtual celebration & Ceremony
Get on Board: TBD • Nonprofit board resource/recruitment fair
Volunteer: TBD
For more information, contact Samantha Mitchell at 414.263.8202 or via email.
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