As our community continues to grow, it is more important than ever that nonprofit boards of directors reflect the community they serve. Blueprint for Leadership trains and supports individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, to succeed in positions of leadership in local nonprofit and community organizations. Courses begin in the spring each year and conclude with a class graduation.
Apply now! Applications for the 2026 session close March 20.
For more information, contact Jean Morrow at 610-685-4587 or jeanmor@uwberks.org
Throughout the Blueprint for Leadership course, participants will:
- Engage in the six training sessions – half day with lunch included
- Become aware of the influences that culture, values and beliefs have on how we interact with each other and to leverage that awareness into becoming an effective leader
- Sharpen the interpersonal skills needed to be a successful professional and to incorporate them into an effective individual work style
- Put new skills into practice through volunteer service with a local organization
- Enhance those skills through follow-up mentoring and group interchange
Attention alumni: Local nonprofit organizations are in need of individuals to serve on their board of directors and/or committees. All Blueprint for Leadership alumni are encouraged to search the list to find an organization that meets their interests and expertise.
Program Highlights
- Welcome Breakfast: April 1, 2026
- Program launch: April 8, 2026
- Participants meet at six morning workshops, one per week for 5 hours each, April – May, at varied nonprofit and business sites
- Participants are linked to a mentor, representing a senior leader within the sponsoring organization, or BFL alumni, for coaching and support during the program
- Program Graduation: June 8, 2026
- Class topics include: Dale Carnegie public speaking, roles and responsibilities of board members, strategic leadership and nonprofit governance. Classroom and panel instruction includes community guest speakers, team-building experiences, and self-evaluation
Program Tuition
Tuition is $900 per participant. Many participants are sponsored by their employer to participate in this program. Contact Jean Morrow at jeanmor@uwberks.org or 610-685-4587 for more information.