Board Engagement
Grow and serve.
Board Engagement is a signature program of Emerge Broward that provides insight and experience in nonprofit board service. Open only to Emerge Broward members, the purpose of the Board Engagement program is to provide community-minded young professionals the opportunity to serve on a local nonprofit Board of Directors.
As part of the program, selected participants will receive training regarding the role of a board member, the basics of nonprofit governance, and best practices in board service.
Additionally, participants will be matched with a local nonprofit Board of Directors and serve an annual term as a board member.
Board Engagement participants will be selected through an application process. Any Emerge Broward member is eligible to apply. The most qualified candidates are members who have actively taken part in Emerge Broward activities and exhibit an interest in learning what it’s like to serve on a nonprofit board.
Board Engagement Expectations for EB Members
- Attend all Board Engagement training workshops
- Attend the Nonprofit Matching Fair, where you will have the opportunity to meet the participating Nonprofit organizations
- Serve on your assigned Board of Directors from January– December and attend all scheduled board meetings and events
- Remain a current Emerge Broward member in good standing
EB Member Application and Selection Process
Any Emerge Broward member is eligible to apply to Board Engagement, but preference will be given to members who have actively taken part in Emerge Broward activities and exhibit an interest in learning what it’s like to serve on a nonprofit board. Successful completion of the Board Engagement training workshops is required to be placed on a board. Please note: A Board match is not guaranteed. Each nonprofit organization has its own internal approval process.
Support has been provided by the Mary and Alex Mackenzie Community Impact Fund at the Community Foundation of Broward
2024-2025 Board Engagement Timeline
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Monday, July 1, 2024 |
Applications Open (EB Participants) |
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Friday, August 30, 2024 |
Applications Close (EB Participants) |
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Monday, September 2, 2024 |
Applications Open (Nonprofits) |
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Mid September, 2024 |
EB Candidates Notified of Selection Status |
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Late September, 2024 |
Orientation and Welcome Reception - 5:30-7:30 p.m. |
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Friday, October 11, 2024 |
Applications Close (Nonprofits) |
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October, 2024 |
Training Session: Board Service 101 - 5:30-7:00 p.m. |
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Late October, 2024 |
Nonprofits Notified of Selection Status |
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November, 2024 |
Training Session: Financial Fundamentals - 5:30-7:00 p.m. |
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December, 2024 |
Training Session: Meeting Agendas and Roberts Rules of Order - 5:30-7:00 p.m. |
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January, 2025 |
Nonprofit Matching Fair - 5:30-7:30 p.m. |
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Late January, 2025 |
Board Engagement Participants and Boards Notified of Prospective Nonprofit Board Match |
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February, 2025 |
Board Terms Begin (Note: each Board handles selection and approval differently, so actual start date might differ) |
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TBD, 2025 |
Mandatory Participant and Non-profit Board Training on the topic “DEI and Access” or “Developing and Supporting a Diverse Board” |
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April, 2025 |
Check-in meeting - 5:30-7:00 p.m. |
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TBD, 2025 |
Mandatory Participant and Non-profit Board Training on the topic “DEI and Access” or “Developing and Supporting a Diverse Board” |
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September, 2025 |
Check-in meeting - 5:30-7:00 p.m. |
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January, 2026 |
Wrap up meeting and Celebration; Program Evaluation |
Nonprofit Organizations - Call for Applications
Year after year, Board Engagement participants have proven to be the top talent in our community and bring new perspectives, ideas, and energy to existing nonprofit boards. If your nonprofit organization is interested in participating in the Board Engagement program, please contact us for more information.