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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...
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REGISTER:
Winter/Spring Sessions:
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Thursdays 2/28, 3/13 and 3/27 6-9pm - Seattle
- FULL!
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Thursdays 4/3, 4/17 and 5/1 6-9pm - Seattle
Fall
sessions: registration will open late summer
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Saturdays 9/27 and 10/4 9am-1pm - Seattle
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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.
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Questions? Contact our Director of Civic Programs,
Ed Prince.
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