Applications Now Open for Fall 2023 Gulf Coast Board Institute

July 19, 2023 – Venice

Gulf Coast Community Foundation (Gulf Coast) is now accepting applications for its October 2023 Fall Gulf Coast Board Institute (GCBI). The online application, overview, and statement of commitment for the program are available at https://www.gulfcoastcf.org/gulf-coast-board-institute. This high-demand program is delivered through Gulf Coast’s Invest In Incredible consultants to active nonprofit board members in the Gulf Coast region. The deadline to apply for this governance training series is Sunday, August 20 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

“The Gulf Coast Board Institute is the perfect opportunity for any regional nonprofit board member looking to build and further develop their skills,” shared Director of Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s Invest In Incredible, Betsy Steiner. “Twenty-four individuals will be selected to participate in four interactive training sessions over a four-week period. This high-level board governance training can transform your experience and contributions as a board member. I encourage all who are interested to apply.”

The group will participate in training experiences through four consecutive Fridays from October 6 to October 27 at Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s Venice Headquarters, 601 Tamiami Trail S, Venice. Topics will include fundamentals of nonprofit board governance, financial and legal oversight responsibilities, and how to create a diverse, highly functioning, and engaged board. Training is led by certified consultants who are part of Gulf Coast’s Invest In Incredible nonprofit capacity-building initiative.

Participants will be selected through a competitive process with the intent of creating a group of individuals with a variety of experiences. Gulf Coast provides all training and resources at no cost to participants in exchange for their commitment to serve as advocates for good board governance in current and future nonprofit board roles. Applicants are encouraged to be current, active board members at a nonprofit in the region, although prospective board members will also be considered. Regardless of prior board experience, all participants should possess a personal commitment to use what they learn through GCBI to strengthen the governance capacity of a nonprofit organization in the Gulf Coast region. Because of strong demand for this high-quality training opportunity, applicants also must sign a commitment that they will attend all four days of training if selected.

To learn more, visit https://www.gulfcoastcf.org/gulf-coast-board-institute.