Information for Wharton MBA Students
"Wharton NPBLP has helped me understand that I learned at Wharton a critical skill
that a lot of nonprofits boards lack: business knowledge. And that's a great thing
to give back to your community and to a cause you believe in."
- Bryce Goodwin '06
"Participating in the Non-Profit Board Leadership Program has been one of the most interesting activities while being a student at Wharton. I was able to work with an organization whose mission I identified with and was able to see and participate first-hand in the board's decision-making process....Before joining the program, I had no experience in non-profit boards. Now I know I will pursue similar opportunities in the future. "
- Rodolfo Ergueta '08
As a Board Fellow You Will:
- Receive extensive training to prepare you to be a visiting board member
- Be matched with a local non-profit organization
based on your interests and experience
- Serve on a board subcommittee based on your interests and functional preferences
- Share experiences through case studies to understand the challenges of other
local organizations
- Use your insights and skills to benefit a service, advocacy, or cultural organization
- Network with involved local community and business leaders
- Engage in a unique opportunity to develop your leadership skills while giving back
to the community
How Do I Apply?
Students apply for the program in January of their first year. The application process
requires students to submit an application which includes short essay questions, as
well as a current resume. Based on the application materials, students are selected
for an interview. Final selections are made based on the application and interview
process. Applications for the 2011 class of Board Fellows are due by 5:00 pm
on January 20, 2010.
Qualities of successful applicants include:
- Demonstrated commitment to activities outside of core responsibilities
- Desire to serve the local community in which they live
- Defined goals for what they'd like to achieve through the NPBLP
Note: Based on the structure of the program we target individuals who have NOT had prior nonprofit board experience.