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Nonprofit Board Fellows (NBF)Information SessionMcNulty Leadership Program \November 18-19, 2019
AGENDAIntroductionsMatchingProgram Overview & RolesSelectionBoard Fellowship CommitmentQ&A2
To develop leaders who act with a deeperunderstanding of themselves, theirorganizations, and their communities, andcontribute positively to the growth of each.““3
McNulty Approach to Leadership DevelopmentCONCRETEEXPERIENCEdoinghaving an BSERVATIONreviewingtesting what you havelearnedreflecting on arning from theexperience4McNulty Leadership Program
OverviewMission To advance the development of MBA and JD students who want to becivic leaders.Program Components PlacementTrainingPeer learning communityOngoing role support5
Program TimelineNovember 2019:March - April 2020:Application opensTraining and team researchprojects; matching process beginsJanuary - March 2020:Sept 2020 - May 2021:Interviews; selection announcedPlacement; monthly meetings;ongoing training & support7
ExpectationsVisitingBoardMemberParticipate positively and iteratively withpartner board and organization.BoardFellowContribute actively to the board fellowscommunity as a board fellow.Student ofLeadershipEngage purposefully in personaldevelopment.8Nonprofit Board Fellows
Two RolesVISITING BOARD MEMBER Contributing to your board &organization All commitments mandatory BOARD FELLOW Being active in the NBF community(trainings, monthly meetings, socialevents) Some events mandatory, othersstrongly encouraged Where LEARNING & GROWTHhappenWhere EXPERIENCES happen.9
MANDATORY Commitments – Visiting BoardMemberFellows sign a contract and must meet the following requirements:Second Year (estimated)1 hrInitial meeting withliaison(s)10 hrBoard Meetings15 hrSubcommitteeMeetings2 hr? hrNBF ClosingReceptionFollowing throughon all commitments10
MANDATORY Commitments – Board FellowFellows sign a contract and must meet the following requirements:First Year (estimated)Second Year (estimated)1 hrNew ClassWelcome20 hrOngoing Training2 hrMatching Goals1-1s8 hrMonthly Meetings12 hr8 hr15 hrSpring Training2hrCheck-in 1-1sAll-FellowsMeetingsProject teammeetings research11
Nonprofit Placement We work to develop and maintain partnerships with 50 participatingnonprofit organizations Boards range in areas of focus, lifecycle stage, and size‒ Placements are based on students’ interest in mission ability tocontribute‒ Students are asked to select a group of favorable organizations, agroup of less favorable organizations, and a group of least favorableorganizationsWe do our best to match people to their preferences but cannotguarantee that you will get your first choice.12
Why Apply?We HIGHLY recommend having a genuine interest in SERVICE Gain valuablecommunity leadershipexperienceLearn about nonprofit governancethrough trainings,workshops, andexpert speakersCOMMUNITY Engage with a cohortof 40 like-mindedstudents sharingsimilar experiencesMake connectionsthat strengthen yourunderstanding ofPhiladelphia’s nonprofit ecosystemLEADERSHIP Serve as anambassador of Penn Develop skills relatedto influence,teamwork,communication, andemotional intelligenceApply your skills &knowledge to a newnonprofit setting13
Selection CriteriaIn absolutely no particular order Humble approach to serviceComfort with ambiguityResilience & adaptabilityDemonstrated commitment toserviceExperience with diversity14
Committing to NBFPrioritizing NBF is important to us.Some other commitments should takeprecedence.Other commitments shouldn’t.Don’t ask mission-driven work to revolvearound your schedule.Prioritization not binary. Find a way todo both.Your experience is subsidized. Honor that.15Nonprofit Board Fellows
Selection ProcessOnline ApplicationTwo Interviews Four essay questions Some applicants will beinterviewed 1200 word limit Blind reads Due December 9 @11:59pm 1 Individual, 1 GroupTechnical difficulties?Call 215-746-8768.16
Key Selection DatesAPPLICATION DUEINTERVIEW SIGN UPINTERVIEWSANNOUNCEMENTDec 9Jan 27Feb 2111:59PM9PMJan 29 –Feb 14 Application link on our website Technical difficulties? Call 215-746-8768 before the deadline.17
QUESTIONS?kaufd@wharton.upenn.edu
To advance the development of MBA and JD students who want to be civic leaders. Program Components . Fellows sign a contract and must meet the following requirements: Initial meeting with liaison(s) 10. hr. Board Meetings. 15. hr. Subcommittee Meetings. 2. hr. NBF Closing . Online Application Four essay questions 1200 word limit .
