THE BRIDGE

This dynamic training program is designed to give you the basics in nonprofit and government board service. Step on up!

 

Why board service?

Impact. There is nothing better than making a difference in a child's life through tutoring, or enhancing your neighborhood by cleaning up a park. But think about the impact you could have if you served on a board that determined how many children received tutoring, or which parks were receiving the most funding? On a board, you give direction, you raise the money and YOU are our community's stewards.

Without boards, our community institutions would fall apart... do you really want to live in a community without them?

The course

In a series of three trainings, you'll learn about roles and responsibilities of nonprofit and public board members in addition to completing personal skill and interest assessments.

The Bridge coursework focuses on:
- financial and legal responsibilities
- governance structures
- fundraising and public budgeting
- personal reflection

Following the training, we connect you with board opportunities. Then again, you might decide that board service isn't for you. But at least you know!

Registration

We have completed our first two sessions of 2009 and will open up registration for our fall sessions mid-summer. We'd be happy to send you an email notification when registration opens for our next series.

Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Receipt of payment or a completed scholarship application guarantees your spot.

The Bridge fee is:
- $150 if you register early
- $170 if you don't
- Scholarships are available

Already sitting on a board or have an MPA?

The Bridge is an introductory course - if you have an MPA or have already served on a nonprofit board, this might not be the class for you.

A great local resource for additional board training is www.uwkc.org/nonprofit/governance. This page includes online resources and a link to United Way of King County's training schedule.

 

Questions? Contact our Executive Director, Alison Carl White.