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BoardLead Young Professionals
Connecting nonprofit organizations with skilled early-career professionals with 0-7 years of experience from leading corporations, fostering impactful board service on young professionals or associate boards
Unlock Leadership Potential with BoardLead Young Professionals
Discover a transformative pathway for nonprofits and early-career professionals alike. BoardLead Young Professionals leverages the proven rigor of our flagship BoardLead program to recruit, train, and match exceptional candidates for young professional, associate, and other non-governing boards. This ensures participants are ready to contribute meaningfully from day one and evolve as dynamic board leaders.
Why Join BoardLead Young Professionals?
BoardLead Young Professionals allows nonprofits to engage emerging leaders in the first few years of their professional careers. These individuals bring vibrant energy, innovative perspectives, and a commitment to advancing your cause area. Key areas of impact include:
Drive initiatives that help your organization reach its goals
Expand your reach through dynamic professional networks
Gain access to expertise in areas like social media strategy, event planning, and more
How It Works
1. Identify Vetted & Value- Aligned Nonprofits
Your company invites community partners and grantee nonprofits for possible participation in BoardLead Young Professionals
2. Develop Talent Pool
Hand-picked executives and employees are invited to learn more about the opportunity by attending an interactive virtual Info Session
3. Match Candidates to Nonprofits
Virtually all BoardLead Young Professionals applicants are matched to a nonprofit organization based on their top three choices
4. Support Vetting, Nomination & Election Process
The BoardLead team supports all candidates and nonprofit partners through a four-month vetting process
5. Provide Training & 1:1 Support
BoardLead Young Professionals gain access to a separate training series focused on young professionals boards and early career volunteering, as well as BoardLearn
6. Measure Impact
The performance and satisfaction of BoardLeaders is measured after both 1 and 2 years of service
BoardLead vs BoardLead Young Professionals:
Both programs are designed to empower nonprofit boards with highly qualified professionals, but there are some important distinctions:
Experience Level: BoardLead connects nonprofits with professionals boasting 8+ years of experience for governing boards, while BoardLead Young Professionals typically focuses on individuals with 2-7 years of experience for young professionals or associate boards.
Focus Areas: Young professionals boards typically prioritize fundraising and advocacy while governing boards oversee fiduciary and governance responsibilities. Associate boards also offer unparalleled opportunities for networking and professional development.
Training Focus: BoardLead Young Professionals receive training tailored to the responsibilities of associate boards, preparing them for impactful service and long-term leadership
Cost: BoardLead Young Professionals is offered free of charge to our nonprofit partners. Costs are generously covered by our corporate partners and other funders.
For Nonprofits
To participate in BoardLead Young Professionals, nonprofit organizations must:
Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Have an existing young professionals board (established at least one year prior).
Meet our board structure requirements, including a minimum of 5 members and a give/get expectation of no more than $2,500.
Demonstrate a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
For Corporations
Contact us to schedule a call to learn more about how BoardLead Young Professionals can support the emerging talent at your company.
BoardLead has been absolutely invaluable in enabling us to reach outside of our “bubbles” to engage new candidates for Family Legal Care’s Board and Junior Board. Thanks to our partnership with BoardLead over these past two years, we have welcomed two phenomenal new leaders to our Board of Directors and two amazing rising stars to our Junior Board. BoardLead’s webinars have been educational for our executive staff and board leadership, and have prepared our new board members very well to jump right into their first board service experience.
Get Started with BoardLead Young Professionals
Empower your nonprofit with the fresh energy and skills of dedicated young professionals. Apply today and take the first step toward building a more dynamic and effective associate board.
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