Board Leadership Program

Prepare to lead positive change within the greater Iowa City area.

The Board Leadership Program (BLP) is a 6-month education series for individuals with professional or volunteer experience, preparing them to
serve as confident and effective board members for local nonprofit organizations. Participants receive training, broaden their professional networks, and learn about opportunities in the greater Iowa City area. For questions regarding BLP, contact Mackenzie DeRoo at mackenzie@greateriowacity.com.

BLP was created by Greater Iowa City, Inc., The Community Foundation of Johnson County, and United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties.

2024-2025 Schedule

Orientation

Thursday: September 26, 2024

12:00 – 1:00pm

Board Basics & Governance

Thursday: October 3, 2024

7:30 – 9:30am

Nonprofit Finance 101

Thursday: November 7, 2024

7:30 – 9:30am

Fundraising

Thursday: December 5, 2024

7:30 – 9:30am

Advocacy

Thursday: January 9, 2025

7:30 – 9:30am

DEI

Thursday: February 6, 2025

7:30 – 9:30am

Strategic Planning

Thursday: March 6, 2025

7:30 – 9:30am

Graduation

Thursday: April 3, 2025

4:00 – 5:30pm

The purpose of BLP

“Serving on a nonprofit board, especially for the first time, can be intimidating. The Board Leadership Program has been designed to allow participants to gain essential skills, insights, and connections to confidently jumpstart their journey into board service.”

“Our businesses encourage their employees to engage with the community. BLP is an exciting program focused on educating emerging leaders for service, which will equip them to meet local needs and embed them in our vibrant community.”

“The Board Leadership Program equips you with the skills needed to make an impact in your community.”

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Strategy & Leadership programs

Business support & network

Community Development

ECONOMIC Development

Board Leadership Program

Prepare to lead positive change within the greater Iowa City area.

2024-2025 Schedule

Orientation

Board Basics & Governance

Nonprofit Finance 101

Fundraising

Advocacy

DEI

Strategic Planning

Graduation

The purpose of BLP

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