Project Blueprint Class XLVI Application

Thank you for your interest in joining the 46th class of Project Blueprint. Please have all of your documents and information ready to upload to complete your application prior to beginning your application.

Documents required:
- Updated resume
- Headshot photo

1. Contact Information *This question is required.

First Name

Last Name

Work Email Address

Personal Email Address

Home Address

Preferred Email Address *This question is required.

City

State

Zip

Cell Phone

2. LinkedIn Profile link (optional)

3. Demographics *This question is required.This program prepares emerging and current leaders in our BIPOC (Black, Indigenous People of Color) community for leadership roles on nonprofit and public sector boards and committees. We strive to have cohorts that are diverse in a variety of dimensions, including the primary dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender and age.

Age
Gender
Race/Ethnicity

4. How did you hear about Project Blueprint? *This question is required.

5. If you were referred by an alum of Project Blueprint, please share their name:

6. Education Background

Undergraduate Degree/Field of Study
College/University
Year Received
Advanced Degree(s)/Field of Study
College/University
Year Received
Professional Certifications

7. Military service

Service Information

Branch of service
Years of service
Highest Rank

8. Employment *This question is required.

Present Employer
Number of Years
Job Title
Business Address
City
State
Zip
Business Phone

9. Skills & Experience *This question is required.

Space Cell	No Experience	Moderate Experience	Considerable Experience
Finance/Accounting	Finance/Accounting: No Experience	Finance/Accounting: Moderate Experience	Finance/Accounting: Considerable Experience
Legal	Legal: No Experience	Legal: Moderate Experience	Legal: Considerable Experience
Marketing/Communications	Marketing/Communications: No Experience	Marketing/Communications: Moderate Experience	Marketing/Communications: Considerable Experience
Public Relations	Public Relations: No Experience	Public Relations: Moderate Experience	Public Relations: Considerable Experience
Fund Development	Fund Development: No Experience	Fund Development: Moderate Experience	Fund Development: Considerable Experience
Human Resources	Human Resources: No Experience	Human Resources: Moderate Experience	Human Resources: Considerable Experience
IT/Technology	IT/Technology: No Experience	IT/Technology: Moderate Experience	IT/Technology: Considerable Experience
Strategic Planning	Strategic Planning: No Experience	Strategic Planning: Moderate Experience	Strategic Planning: Considerable Experience
Management	Management: No Experience	Management: Moderate Experience	Management: Considerable Experience

10. Do you have prior experience serving on a Nonprofit Board of Directors? *This question is required.

11. Are you currently serving on a Nonprofit Board? *This question is required.

12. Do you have any experience serving on a Corporate Board of Directors? *This question is required.

13. Volunteer Involvement -- List 2 organizations that you have been involved with as a volunteer. Include nonprofit, civic, professional, business, faith based, community and social organizations.

Organization
Activity
Years of Service
Still Involved?
Organization
Activity
Years of Service
Still Involved?

14. What motivates you to volunteer? *This question is required.

15. Describe your role in what you consider your most important or significant volunteer work. Explain why it was significant. *This question is required.

16. Why are you interested in joining Project Blueprint at this time? *This question is required.

17. Tell us about your interest in nonprofit board service: *This question is required.

18. What is your understanding of the the role/responsibilities of nonprofit board service? *This question is required.

19. What are you personally prepared to do to be successful and committed to Project Blueprint and to nonprofit board service?

Please review the following session dates and confirm that your professional and personal calendars allow for full participation from program start to finish:
February 19 - Meet & Greet, 6-8pm
February 26 - Kinder Institute Session, 6 - 8pm
February 28 - March 1 Overnight Retreat in Galveston
March 12, 19, 26, and April 2 Virtual Sessions 4 - 6pm
April 9 Board Fair, 4:30 - 6:30pm
April 16 - Dinner with Alumni, 6-8pm
April 26 - Service Project, 8am - 12pm
May 7 - Graduation, 6 - 8pm

20. Statement of Commitment

I appreciate the opportunity to be considered for membership in Project Blueprint Class XLVI. I have reviewed my calendar and I am prepared to make the time and service commitments required by the program.
*This question is required.

Space Cell	Yes	No
I have checked my personal and professional calendars and agree to attend and actively participate in all scheduled sessions.	I have checked my personal and professional calendars and agree to attend and actively participate in all scheduled sessions. : Yes	I have checked my personal and professional calendars and agree to attend and actively participate in all scheduled sessions. : No
I will work with Project Blueprint staff to secure a nonprofit board or committee placement within 12 months of completing the program.	I will work with Project Blueprint staff to secure a nonprofit board or committee placement within 12 months of completing the program. : Yes	I will work with Project Blueprint staff to secure a nonprofit board or committee placement within 12 months of completing the program. : No
I understand that graduation is contingent on my active involvement in Project Blueprint. I acknowledge that my registration fee will not be refunded if I fail to meet attendance requirements.	I understand that graduation is contingent on my active involvement in Project Blueprint. I acknowledge that my registration fee will not be refunded if I fail to meet attendance requirements. : Yes	I understand that graduation is contingent on my active involvement in Project Blueprint. I acknowledge that my registration fee will not be refunded if I fail to meet attendance requirements. : No

21. Please upload your resume
*This question is required.

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22. Please upload a headshot

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By submitting your application, you are agreeing to the foregoing Statement of Commitment.

Project Blueprint Class XLVI Application - winter/spring 2025

United Way Project Blueprint Application Form