Project LEAD is an in-depth leadership program that focuses on recruiting, training and connecting people of color to boards and committees of local non-profit organizations. The program provides a fast track for highly qualified individuals to develop the knowledge base they need to become key volunteers at local nonprofits.
Participants examine the governance of non-profit organizations and the legal and financial responsibilities of board members. Project LEAD then provides tools, information and introductions to help participants select a board on which to serve.
Over the past 21 years, 931 leaders have graduated from the program. In a survey of Project LEAD graduates 90% felt more prepared to fill the leadership role of serving on a board, and 94% said they acquired skills that translated directly back to their professional lives. In addition, local non-profit and civic organizations benefit tremendously from the experience that Project LEAD graduates bring to their boards.
Details of the program and the online application can be found here.
Please submit completed applications by Wednesday, December 18th, 2013.
If you would prefer to receive an application in the mail or if you have questions, please contact the Volunteer Center at 206.461.5014 or projectlead@uwkc.org
