2026 BOLD Application

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We appreciate you taking the time to apply to the Tri-State's most respected board orientation and leadership development program!! Our purpose is to provide a transformative experience that will empower you to serve BOLDLY in your community.  

Objectives: 

  • Prepare you for meaningful nonprofit board service. 
  • Connect you to a network of 200+ regional nonprofits and hundreds of BOLD alumni. 
  • Strengthen our community through a commitment to inclusive and diverse nonprofit board leadership.

BOLD 2026 Dates
BOLD has 4 sessions Thursdays 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 or 1:30 p.m. Two sessions are virtual and go to 1 p.m. and two are in-person and go until 2:00 p.m.

UPCOMING BOLD DATES

BOLD 24
February 5 - 26, 2026

Feb. 5 - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm (In person)
Feb. 12 - 11:00 am - 1:00 pm (Virtual)
Feb. 19 - 11:00 am - 1:00 pm (Virtual)
Feb. 26 - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm (In person)

Application deadline: 1/23/2026

BOLD 25
April 30 - May 21, 2026

April 30 - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm (In person)
May 7 - 11:00 am - 1:00 pm (Virtual)
May 14 - 11:00 am - 1:00 pm (Virtual)
May 21 - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm (In person)

Application deadline: 4/17/2026
 
BOLD 26
Sept. 10 -  Oct. 1, 2026

Sept. 10 - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm (In person)
Sept. 17 - 11:00 am - 1:00 pm (Virtual)
Sept. 24 - 11:00 am - 1:00 pm (Virtual)
Oct. 1 - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm (In person)

Application deadline: 9/3/2026

Questions?? Contact BOLD Program Director Jay Shatz at jshatz@leadershipcouncil.us
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Demographics
Diversity is an important component of the BOLD program. The following information is included to help us understand the diversity you bring to the program. Diversity also includes skills, backgrounds, and experiences recorded in other sections of your application.



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Attendance Agreement
  1. The BOLD program runs 4 weeks: 2 in-person and 2 virtual sessions. All sessions are on Thursdays from 11 am - 1 pm EST (in-person sessions until 2:00 pm).
  2. Prior to each class, there is about 30 minutes of asynchronous material posted online that you need to read or watch as preparation for the live or virtual class. We consider this material a critical part of the BOLD program. If you are absent from the class, we still expect you to complete this material.
  3. We understand that conflicts happen as you balance BOLD participation with work/life issues. Please notify Program Director Jay Shatz of a planned absence. If you cannot attend a session, we ask you to watch the recording of the virtual live session.
  4. Two unexcused absences qualify as dropping out of the BOLD program.
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Tuition
Typically, employers pay BOLD tuition. We encourage you to speak with your management or HR about available professional development funds before you register.







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