In Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County, too many people are left out of our public conversations. United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County is changing this with Project LEAD—Leadership Effectiveness And Diversity.
This in-depth seven-week training program prepares community members for leadership roles on nonprofit boards and committees, with an emphasis on recruiting participants from underrepresented board populations (women, racially and ethnically diverse, young professionals).
- Learn the basic responsibilities of nonprofit boards
- Understand what is expected of individual board members
- Broaden your professional networks
- Influence decisions impacting our community
Participants will have an opportunity to be connected to agencies with a mission that corresponds to the participant’s personal interests. The program’s goal is to introduce each participant to a nonprofit board within six months of program completion.
Project LEAD's Spring 2023 session application is now open.
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All applications & supporting materials must be submitted before 5:00 pm CST on Monday, February 20, 2023.
$150 participation fee is due by Orientation.
2023 Spring Timeline
Orientation: Wednesday, April 12, 2023 • 4:30-6:30 pm • Introductions & Photo Session
Session 1: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 • 4:30-6:30 pm • Board Basics & Board Structure
Session 2: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 • 4:30-6:30 pm • Advocacy & Learning from Experience
Session 3: Wednesday, May 3, 2023 • 4:30-6:30 pm • A Board’s Role in Resource Development
Session 4: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 • 4:30-6:30 pm • Governance & Transparency
Session 5: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 • 4:30-6:30 pm • Financial Management
Session 6: Wednesday, May 24, 2023 • 4:30-6:30 pm • Making the Connection
Session 7: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 • 4:30-6:30 pm • Learnings in Action
Graduation:Wednesday, June 14, 2023 • 5:30-7:00 pm • Celebration & Ceremony
Get on Board: TBD • Nonprofit board resource/recruitment fair
Volunteer: TBD