ABOUT BOARD LEADERSHIP TRAINING:

What is Board Leadership Training?

A cohort-style program to prepare BIPOC-identifying community members for service on nonprofit boards, city committees, commissions, and task forces. • To equip participants with essential skills and knowledge for effective service while fostering meaningful discussions on diversity, equity, and inclusion within board development. • Inaugural cohort to be guided by Tracy Fulce and Dr. Esther Wallen from The Eight Effect, an Evanston-based organization known for enhancing board readiness through their culturally responsive and inclusive 'Board Bootcamp' curriculum

Who is eligible to participate?

Board Leadership Training is designed for BIPOC- identifying Evanston residents with little or no experience on nonprofit boards. Sessions will be held in-person with online assignments. Participants will need to commit to the entire series. Participation will be capped at 25.

What will be covered in the program?

Board Leadership Training is offered as a blended learning experience with alternating in-person sessions. There are 4 modules, each 2 weeks long and include an in-person meeting and online assignments. Through this participants will:

1. Gain critical insight into their own knowledge, skills and abilities and learn how to leverage their talents to serve the Evanston community.

2. Learn the rights, roles, and responsibilities of a board member in public and private boards.

3. Network with organizations recruiting for board members.

Free tuition for ALL

ECF is committed to mobilizing community resources to drive systemic social change and build a thriving and resilient Evanston. In alignment with this commitment, and in efforts to increase accessibility in philanthropy, Board Leadership Training will be offered at no cost to participants.