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The Bridge                                           
 
Seattle Works | (206) 324-0808 | 312 First Ave. N. Ste. 200, Seattle, WA 98109 | info@seattleworks.org
 

Seattle Works presents The Bridge, a dynamic training program designed to give you the basics in nonprofit and government board service.

 

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 steward.

 

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 service opportunities, ranging from one-year placements to long-term commitments. (Then again, you might decide this isn't the right time, or that board service isn't for you. But at least you know!)

 

The Bridge is a basics course - if you have an MPA or have already served on a nonprofit board, this might not be the class for you. Currently sitting on a board and want training? Visit United Way of King County's board training classes to get more in-depth information. Alternately, United Way provides a comprehensive resource at http://www.uwkc.org/nonprofit/governance.

 

In case you missed it, yes, we ARE talking about you.

You know how people always talk about "them" - those other people who sit on boards, run for office... well, "those people" are also the ones making decisions. If you're still reading this, clearly you want to make a difference. And we're here to tell you that you can. In fact, you must - because our community needs you. Your ideas, your generosity, your talents and your experiences.

 

We're waiting...

 

REGISTER:

 

Winter/Spring Sessions:

- Thursdays 2/28, 3/13 and 3/27  6-9pm - Seattle - FULL!

- Thursdays 4/3, 4/17 and 5/1  6-9pm - Seattle

 

Fall sessions: registration will open late summer

- Saturdays 9/27 and 10/4  9am-1pm - Seattle

- Thursdays 10/16, 10/30 and 11/13  6-9pm - Eastside
 

You can request to receive an email notification when registration opens.

 

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

 

The Bridge program fee is $150, which covers the costs of food, materials, trainers and the use of an online assessment tool. Our staffing, operating costs and scholarships are covered by the generosity of Seattle Works donors. Cash flow concerns? Don't let that stop you! We've got your back.

 

Questions? Contact our Director of Civic Programs, Ed Prince.

 

 

 

 

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  AN AFFILIATE OF Points of Light and Hands On Network