Board Fellows: Fellows
Applications for the 2021-2022 Board Fellows program are now closed. Prospective fellows and host organizations will be contacted in August about matches for the September Board Fellowship cycle.
Program Overview
The Board Fellows program places Net Impact Boston members on non-profit boards for one-year fellowships. Board Fellows actively participate as full-time, non-voting members of the Board of Directors. Fellows attend meetings, join committees, and work on relevant projects—all under the mentorship of a current board member.
In addition, organizations typically develop one or more specific board level projects for Fellows to lead and/or participate in throughout the year. For example, a Board Fellow could be asked to play a major role in preparing a strategic plan to help an organization analyze its program offerings and expansion potential, or to help an organization develop a strategy to increase board participation.
Expectations of a Board Fellow
Commit to/contribute 10-15 hours per month to the non-profit organization for one year and attend each general board and relevant committee meeting(s)
Attend the Fellow Orientation and Training event (weekday evening)
Maintain honest and professional interactions with sponsor organizations at all times
Work with Executive Director and Board Members to identify an appropriate project to complete during your year-long fellowship
Be proactive in ensuring a positive experience with the host organization
Be willing to connect and share experiences with other Board Fellows
Selection Process
Non-profit host organization applications are evaluated on organization mission, community impact, and ability to benefit from the Board Fellows model. We also take into consideration the nature and scope of the proposed project(s). Board Fellow applications are evaluated on experience (work or otherwise), skills/expertise, education, and areas of interest.
Once Host Organizations and Board Fellows applications have been received and reviewed, a matching process takes place between June and July. Once the initial ranking process has been completed, Net Impact facilitates the matching process and works with each side to ensure a strong fit and successful partnership. Above all else, Net Impact Boston strives to make high quality, mutually beneficial matches based on complementary skills, interests, and needs. Thus, even for those organizations and individuals who meet all of the requirements for the program, a match is not guaranteed.
Questions?
Please email boardfellows@netimpactboston.org with any additional questions or concerns.
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