Connecting Civic Leaders with Nonprofit Organizations

Leadership OnBoard (LOB)

Overview

Leadership OnBoard (LOB) is an exclusive program designed for graduates of our Leadership Development Initiative (LDI) and Community Leadership Course for Veterans™ (CLCV™) programs.

LOB offers participants firsthand experience with nonprofit boards, including insights into governance and development processes. By participating in LOB, you can gain the necessary training and experience to be an effective board member and play a vital role in the decision-making process of regional organizations.

Through LOB, participants embark on a lifelong journey of community service and civic leadership, contributing to the strength and future of our region.

How It Works

As an LOB participant, you serve on nonprofit boards in a non-fiduciary capacity.

This allows you to immerse yourself in the board’s activities, contribute your expertise, and make meaningful connections.

Community-based organizations are invited to participate as hosts to gain fresh perspectives and energy brought by young community leaders.

By engaging an LOB participant, boards can develop relationships with younger constituents, leverage additional skills and expertise, and cultivate a new generation of young board members.

Matches between host agencies and LDI and CLCV™ graduates are conducted annually during the summer months.

The matches are carefully curated based on factors such as board schedule, interests, and skills compatibility. As an LOB participant, you enjoy a year-long board term with no fees, minimum fundraising expectations, and no voting privileges.