Partnership with Business Volunteer Unlimited
If you would like to apply please fill out the application (click to see application) and send it to clevelandblackmbas@yahoo.com
One of the goals of the Cleveland|Northeast Ohio Chapter is delivering a comprehensive range of professional development programs geared to meet the needs of our members. Through a partnership with Business Volunteers Unlimited (BVU), members of the Cleveland|Northeast Ohio Chapter can become involved in nonprofit boards based on their personal interests and qualifications. These outstanding nonprofit board experiences provide great opportunities for professional and leadership development. At the same time, board members placed through this BVU program have a new way to contribute valuable expertise in helping nonprofits to serve our community.
The Executive Board is fully prepared and committed to support any member of the chapter in their professional development goals by providing an avenue in which members can participate in the partnership. The Executive Board will recommend candidates who are affiliated with BVU member companies* for nomination to BVU for board training and referral. The candidate will need to be endorsed by the BVU member company where the candidate works. The process should be selective and competitive for individuals who have the qualifications noted below:
- Interest in community
- Expertise and achievement in his/her field
- Strong potential in these areas: vision, strategic thinking, teamwork,
- fundraising and/or access to funds
- Commitment to participate in a BVU seminar on The Role of the Board
- Interest and readiness to serve on the board of a nonprofit organization in Northeast Ohio
In order to be recommended to BVU, the member must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a current member of the chapter
- Must have an expressed desire to enhance their professional development
- Must be active on at least one committee
- Must have attended at least 3 regularly scheduled general body meetings in a rolling 12-month period
To apply for a recommendation to BVU, you must meet the criteria stated above and fill out the attached recommendation form.
*For a list of BVU member companies, please visit their website at www.businessvolunteers.org.