YPA BLOG

INTRODUCING: LEADERS ON BOARD

YPA is proud to announce its newest professional development program, Leaders on Board. Official YPA members have the opportunity to engage in the community through non-profit board positions strengthening the next generation of Asheville’s leaders. Applicants will be paired with participating non-profit organizations. Leaders on Board will provide the board training essentials from current community leaders. To take advantage of this opportunity, the application is available below. Submit your completed application and resume to president@ypasheville.org no later than Friday, October 20. Interested non-profits can contact Kinsay Sand at president@ypasheville.org for participation details and applications.

Copy and paste the below form into Microsoft Word. E-mail the application to: president@ypasheville.org

YPA Leaders on Board has commitments from the following organizations:
Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce
Asheville Design Center
Asheville Downtown Association
Behavior Analysis Center of Asheville
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Children First/ Communities in Schools
Homeward Bound
Irene Wortham Center
Manna Foodbank
The Pisgah Center
World Camp
YMCA
YWCA

Leaders On Board Application Form

Please attach your resume to this form. Application due October 20, 2011. Submit via email to president@ypasheville.org.

Applicant

Name: ______________________

Address: ____________________ City/State/Zip: _________________________

Phone: _______________________ Email: ________________________________

What are some major factors motivating you to participate in this program?

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What types of organizations do you feel most passionate about serving?
Animals
Arts and Culture
Community Development
Disability
Education
Environment
Health
Human Services
International
Poverty
Religion
Seniors
Youth
Other:________________

Briefly describe your educational background and current employer / role / responsibilities.

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What specific skills, experience, and/or expertise do you possess that would benefit a Non Profit Organization board?
Advertising
Administration/Management
Consulting
Education
Engineering
Finance
Fundraising
Government
Human resources
Insurance
Legal
Marketing
Operations
Public relations
Real estate
Retailing
Writing/Communication
Other:______________
Describe any past experience volunteering in the community or doing charitable acts of service.

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Please address details such as any volunteer time and/or charitable giving history.

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Why do you think you are qualified for a position on a Non Profit Organization board, citing two examples of your leadership and/or decision-making ability?

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If accepted into this year long program, approximately how many hours per month are you realistically willing able to contribute?
1-5
6-10

11-15
16-20

Please share an overview of schedule conflicts you may see arising from your current professional commitments.

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Many Non Profit Organizations expect or even require board members to contribute financially. How do you feel about this expectation?

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Is there a specific organization you are already interested in serving on as a board member?

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Provide any additional information that might be relevant to this selection process.

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