Collaborative Application 2023 – 2024

Thank you for your interest in the LEADERSHIP Collaborative.

Please read the following carefully. Additional information about membership confirmation is found at the end of the form.

Purpose
The purpose of the LEADERSHIP Collaborative is to create lasting partnerships between high-quality, talented professionals and the boards of non-profit organizations committed to enhancing the quality of life in Greater Philadelphia. Our goal is to help you find stellar board members who are committed to and passionate about your organization.

Benefits

  • Personalized board member selection from LEADERSHIP Philadelphia class members and 3000+ alumni network
  • Opportunity to connect with current Core class (100+ professionals) at the annual Agency Fair in January and through optional board meeting observations
  • Subscription and access to monthly LEADERSHIP Philadelphia newsletter, through which Collaborative organizations may publicize upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and job openings
  • Access to the LEADERSHIP Philadelphia network to request and grant non-monetary favors
  • Opportunity to submit a service project that a class team may select to complete over the course of the year
  • Invitations to select LEADERSHIP events
  • Your mission and contact listed in our Directory for alumni/Fellows seeking board opportunities

Additional Information

  • The LEADERSHIP Philadelphia program year runs on an academic calendar, from September through June. Memberships for the program year are valid from now through June 30, 2024.
  • Our focus at LEADERSHIP Philadelphia is to match our class members and alumni with organizations that fit their passions and interests. To that end, we cannot guarantee any number of board placements per organization, as interests vary from year to year.

How to Apply
To join the LEADERSHIP Collaborative, please fill out and submit the application below. You may pay the required $175 membership fee via credit card by clicking here. (The drop-down box includes an option for Collaborative dues.) You may also mail a check to LEADERSHIP Philadelphia, 123 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19109, Suite 2044.  

Note:

Once your application and payment have been received and processed, you will receive an email confirmation of your membership. Please ensure that you give us the email of the person who will serve as our main contact at your organization.

    Contact Information

    Organization

    Contact Name

    Title

    Email

    Phone (###-###-####)

    Street

    City

    State

    Zip

    Organization Information

    Website

    Description of Organization

    Note: This description will be our alumni's first impression of your organization and how you serve the community. Make it count! The shorter the better.

    Type of Organization (check all that apply)

    Arts & CultureChildren & YouthEconomic DevelopmentEducation (Adult/Job Training)Education (Youth)EnvironmentalHealth & Human ServicesHousingInternational IssuesMental Health/DisabilityWomen
    Other (please specify)

    Board Information

    Type of Expertise Needed (check all that apply)

    AdministrationAccountingCommunity RelationsFacilities ManagementFinance/InvestmentFundraisingHuman ResourcesLegalMarketingProgram DevelopmentPublic RelationsReal EstateStrategic PlanningTechnology/Social Media
    Other (please specify)

    How often does your board meet?

    On what day(s) of the week and at what time does your board meet?

    Where are your meetings held?

    Does your organization carry board insurance against liability?

    Do you have minimum financial requirements for board members? If so, what are they?

    Are there additional fundraisers during the year that board members are expected to contribute to and attend? If so, please list functions and approximate amount:

    Are board members required to serve on committees?

    Please list committees

    What is the standard time commitment of each board member in addition to the board meetings?

    What is the term for board service?

    Is there a maximum # of terms?

    When are new board members elected?

    What is the process for electing new members?

    Is there any additional information you'd like potential candidates to know about your board and/or organization?

    Board Observations

    In the fall, we invite our class members to sign up to observe a Collaborative board meeting of their choosing. This gives our class members a chance to see how a board meeting is run and begin to think about what type of board they might want to join. You may welcome observers to as many board meetings as you choose. You will receive information letting you know who has signed up for your meetings, and how you can contact them prior to the meeting(s). Please note that opening your meeting(s) to observers is entirely optional and opting out will not preclude your organization from receiving board candidates. However, many organizations find board observations to be a great opportunity to meet potential board members. Please indicate your preferences below:

    Please select one of the following answers:

    We would like to welcome observers at our meetings but have not scheduled them yet. We will send the dates to LEADERSHIP (vjones@leadershipphiladelphia.org) as soon as possible.

    We do not wish to take place in board observations.

    We would welcome observers at the following meetings:


    Date

    Location

    Time (start - end)

    Numbers of Observers Permitted


    Please contact Val Jones with any questions.

    vjones@leadershipphiladelphia.org or (215) 893-9999