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 EB participants will receive training regarding the role of a board member, the basics of nonprofit governance, and best practices in board service. We partner with the Community Foundation of Broward, whose experienced consultants provide these training sessions. Additionally, participants who successfully complete the trainings will be matched with a local nonprofit Board of Directors and serve an annual term as a board member.
Emerge Broward is thrilled to announce the non-profit board matches for our 2025 Board Engagement Program participants.
Our young professionals are taking the opportunity to shape the direction of mission-driven organizations, represent the voices of emerging leaders, and grow a network rooted in service and purpose.
It’s a powerful stepping stone for young professionals committed to making a change in Broward County and beyond.
For Emerge Broward Members:
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 demonstrate an interest in learning what it’s like to serve on a nonprofit board.
Selected participants will be required to:
- Attend all Board Engagement training workshops and meetings
- Attend the Nonprofit Matching Fair, where you will have the opportunity to meet the participating Nonprofit organizations
- Serve on your assigned Board of Directors during your annual term and attend all scheduled board meetings and events
- Remain a current Emerge Broward member in good standing
Successful completion of the Board Engagement training workshops is required to be placed on a board. Please note: A Board Match is not guaranteed. Additionally, each nonprofit organization has its own internal approval process.
Applications for the 2025-2026 program are now open! Apply here.
For Nonprofit Organizations:
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. We are happy to extend the opportunity for your nonprofit organization to apply to participate in the next iteration of the Board Engagement program.
The matching process heavily considers your need to diversify your board. Whether its attracting younger board members who bring fresh ideas, have specific professional skill sets, come from diverse ethnic backgrounds, or all three – the Board Engagement Program will help you cultivate a board that's truly representative of the communities you serve.
For more information about the Board Engagement program, please review our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
Applications for the 2025-2026 program are now open! Apply here.
2025-2026 Board Engagement Timeline
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Tuesday, July 1, 2025 |
Applications Open (EB Participants) Applications Open (Nonprofits) |
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Wednesday, July 16, 2025 |
Board Engagement Recruitment Session for Participants – Virtual – 12:00pm – 1:00pm |
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Thursday, July 31, 2025 |
Board Engagement Recruitment Session for Participants – Virtual – 5:30pm – 6:30pm |
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Tuesday, July 22, 2025 |
Board Engagement Recruitment Session for Nonprofits – Virtual – 12:00pm – 1:00pm |
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Tuesday, August 5, 2025 |
Board Engagement Recruitment Session for Participants – In person – 5:30pm – 6:30pm |
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Friday, August 22, 2025 |
Applications Close (EB Participants) |
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Friday, August 29, 2025 |
EB Candidates Notified of Selection Status Applications Close (Nonprofits) |
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Tuesday, September 16, 2025 |
Orientation and Welcome Reception - 5:30-7:30 p.m. |
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Friday, October 10, 2025 |
Applications Close (Nonprofits) |
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Wednesday, October 15, 2025 |
Training Session: Ten Pillars of Board Service - 5:30-7:30 p.m. |
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Wednesday, October 22, 2025 |
Nonprofits Notified of Selection Status |
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Thursday, November 6, 2025 |
Training Session: Finance Fundamentals - 5:30-7:30 p.m. |
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Wednesday, December 17, 2025 |
Training Session: Great Board Experiences - 5:30-7:30 p.m. |
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026 |
Nonprofit Matching Fair - 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Boards arrive at 4:15 p.m. to set up) - LOCATION TBD |
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Wednesday, February 11, 2026 |
Board Engagement Participants and Boards Notified of Prospective Nonprofit Board Match |
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March 2026 |
Board Terms Begin (Note: each Board handles selection and approval differently, so actual start date might differ) |
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Wednesday, March 4, 2026 |
Training Session: Your Role in Fundraising - 5:30-7:30 p.m. |
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Wednesday, April 8, 2026 |
Mandatory Participant and Non-profit Board Training : Creating Inclusive Cultures - 5:30-7:30 p.m. |
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Wednesday, May 13, 2026 |
Check-in meeting - 5:30-7:30 p.m. |
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Wednesday, September 9, 2026 |
Mandatory Participant and Non-profit Board Training - 5:30-7:30 p.m. |
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Wednesday, November 18, 2026 |
Check-in meeting - 5:30-7:30 p.m. |
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Wednesday, January 20, 2027 |
Wrap up meeting and Celebration; Program Evaluation |
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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September 24, 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 22, 2024 |
Training Session: Board Service 101 - 5:30-7:30 p.m. |
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Late October, 2024 |
Nonprofits Notified of Selection Status |
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November 13, 2024 |
Training Session: Financial Fundamentals - 5:30-7:30 p.m. |
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December 17, 2024 |
Training Session: Meeting Agendas and Roberts Rules of Order - 5:30-7:30 p.m. |
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January 28, 2025 |
Nonprofit Matching Fair - 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Boards arrive at 4:15 p.m. to set up) - LOCATION TBD |
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Early February, 2025 |
Board Engagement Participants and Boards Notified of Prospective Nonprofit Board Match |
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February/March, 2025 |
Board Terms Begin (Note: each Board handles selection and approval differently, so actual start date might differ) |
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April 22, 2025 |
Check-in meeting - 5:30-7:30 p.m. |
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May 28, 2025 |
The Leadership Game with Ana Sasmiresan - 5:30-7:30 p.m. |
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September TBD, 2025 |
Participant and Non-profit Board Training on Building Community and Opportunity – 5 :30-7:30 p.m. |
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November 18, 2025 |
Check-in meeting - 5:30-7:30 p.m. |
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January 20, 2026 |
Wrap up meeting and Celebration; Program Evaluation |