2024 Latino Board Fellowship Application

Instructions

Thank you for your interest in the Latino Board Fellowship with Latinos for Education!

Please have the following items ready when completing the application: your resume, contact information for two (2) professional references, and responses to two(2) short essay questions. You are able to save your progress and resume editing your application.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Massachusetts: Christopher Espinoza, Director of Programs and Partnerships, christophere@latinosforeducation.org

Greater Houston: Sandra Nuñez, Managing Director - Programs & Partnerships, sandran@latinosforeducation.org

We look forward to reviewing your application!

Latinos for Education Region

For which Latinos for Education program site are you applying?

I live in Massachusetts.I live in the Greater Houston area.

Personal and Professional Information

Contact Information

First Name

Last Name

Preferred Name

Pronouns

Phone

Email

Street Address

City

Country

State

Postal Code

Social Media

If applicable, please share your social media information:

LinkedIn profile URL

Referral Information

Please specify

Program Participation Goals

Joining a nonprofit board is a serious commitment. Board members play a critical leadership role in determining the quality of programs and long-term sustainability of organizations. They are responsible for ensuring the organization has strong leadership, sound finances, effective fundraising, and high impact. Serving as a board member in the education sector is a personally and professionally rewarding opportunity to influence better outcomes for all children served by our partner organizations in our community.

What motivates you to become a board member of an education organization? (250 word limit)

What specific skills and experiences will you bring to a board of directors? (250 word limit)

Skills and Experience

How many years of experience do you have in the following areas? Please select the number of years that best reflects that category.

	1-2 years	3- 4 years	5-6 years	7-8 years	9-10 years	10+ years	I do not have experience in this area.
Finance
Fundraising
Law
Marketing/Communications
Organizational Strategy
Partnerships/Community Outreach
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Systems-Level Education Experience
Human Resources

Do you have any prior experience serving on or managing a board?

YesNo

If yes, please elaborate.

Commitment

The Latino Board Fellowship is a leadership development program, which culminates with matching each Fellow to the board of an education organization where their skill-sets contribute in tangible, mission-driven ways.

Fellows commit to:

Attend all sessions (dates listed below)
Be open to learning how to be an effective board member and using tools and resources related to best governance practices
Participate actively in the program, collaborating with fellows around issues of good governance, diverse boards, improving board effectiveness, and making positive contributions to boards; and
Engage actively in the board matching and cultivation process.

The 2024 Latino Board Fellowship will be delivered as a hybrid program that incorporates both in-person and virtual sessions. Session dates: *Note that times are in Eastern Standard Time

Saturday, January 27, 2024 - In-Person
Friday, February 16, 2024– Virtual (9:30-11:30AM EST)
Friday, March 22, 2024– Virtual (9:30-11:30AM EST)
Friday, April 26, 2024– Virtual (9:30-11:30AM EST)
Friday, May 17, 2024– Virtual (9:30-11:30AM EST)
Saturday, June 8, 2024– In-Person

I understand the time commitment required and confirm I will be able to attend the program in its entirety.

Program Costs

The cost of participation in the Latino Board Fellowship is $1,000. We recommend that Fellows contribute $250 and request their employer pay $750.

Have you notified your employer about your intent to apply to the Latino Board Fellowship? Note: Your response to this question will NOT impact your consideration for this program.

YesNo

If selected for the Latino Board Fellowship, how likely is your employer to cover the $750 program fee? Note: Your response to this question will NOT impact your consideration for the program.

Very LikelySomewhat LikelyNot LikelyUnsure

If selected for the Latino Board Fellowship, will you be able to meet the $250 personal fee? Note: Your response to this question will NOT impact your consideration for the program. Fee may not be applicable if your employer chooses to cover your portion of the fee as well as the employer fee ($1,000 total).

Yes, I will be able to cover the $250 fee No, I will be unable to cover the $250 fee

References

Professional Reference #1

Please share contact information for a reference whom can speak to your skill set in the professional area you represent.

Full Name

Title

Organization

Relationship to the reference

Email

Phone

Professional Reference #2

Please share contact information for a reference whom can speak to your interest in serving the Latino community.

Full Name

Title

Organization

Relationship to the reference

Email

Phone

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