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
Why Should I be a Board Member?
Participants have a great opportunity to gain exposure to the world of non-profits, hopefully leading to a lifelong interest in community service. In addition to attending regular board meetings, each program participant is placed on a board sub-committee and receives one-on-one mentorship from a senior board member.
NPBLP participants also take part in quarterly development sessions where they learn
about a topic relevant to Board service from a subject matter expert. They have
an opportunity to discuss challenges they are facing in their board roles and potential
solutions.
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.
Qualities of successful applicants include:
- Demonstrated commitment to activities outside of core job 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 non-profit board experience.
