Fall 2025 Nonprofit Application
Applications are now open for our latest round of BoardLead. Our video and FAQs cover everything you need to know about how BoardLead can equip your organization with the training, board placement, networking, resources, and support you need for best-in-class board development and good governance practices -- all at no cost!
Join an Info Session
If you’re new to the BoardLead Network, join us on either Wednesday, August 6 or Tuesday, September 9 for a 45- minute BoardLead info session bringing together nonprofit leaders nationwide.
Each session will cover how BoardLead operates, the application process, timeline, and more. Can't make it? A recording will be available to registrants.
Nonprofit Info Webinar: Option 1
Wednesday, August 6th (45 Minutes) at 12PM ET
Nonprofit Info Webinar: Option 2
Tuesday, September 9 (45 mins) at 1PM ET
Ready to apply?
Submit your application by Friday, October 10 at 5pm EST.
Nonprofits that submit a complete application by our early deadline -- Friday, September 19th at 5pm ET -- will receive an exclusive invitation to our upcoming BoardLead Network Fireside Chat:
Navigating a Changing Funding Landscape: Strategies for Nonprofit Sustainability
As the nonprofit funding landscape continues to shift, organizations must look beyond traditional government grants to sustain and grow their impact. Join us for a candid conversation with seasoned nonprofit leaders who are responding in real time to funding challenges.
Still have more questions?
Review our FAQ here to learn more about our process, timeline, and expectations.
We feel like the BoardLead process was a smashing success! We were introduced to a great match for us, who brings specialized knowledge, energy, and curiosity about our work and our program. The process also introduced us to a company with which we'd previously had no connection. We are grateful to BoardLead for this great matchmaking!
We are so honored and excited to be part of BoardLead again this year. This program has been integral to our success as an organization and our ability to change and save lives in Houston. Truly, without the amazing Board members BoardLead has cultivated for us, I don't know where we would be."
As a former immigrant herself from Ethiopia/Eritrea during high school, Sewit Bocresion has brought wonderful insights as a Program Committee co-chair to our work. Heart House is a Dallas nonprofit that provides safety, education, and opportunity to young refugee children, helping them move from chaos to calm. Sewit deeply understands how education can help and shares that in her program leadership role. In addition, she is particularly effective at doing her board homework, listening, and asking thoughtful questions as part of our board meeting dialogues.
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