APPLICATION & TUITION

Diversity on Board Class 8

The next opportunity to apply will be in February 2024. If you are interested in receiving information for Diversity on Board Class 9 or other Leadership Akron opportunities.

Please contact Henry Johnson, Diversity on Board Facilitator, at hjohnson@leadershipakron.org if you have any questions.

DIVERSITY ON BOARD APPLICATION NOTES

The application needs to be completed in one sitting.  We recommend that you write your responses in a separate document and copy them into the form. The application will request Personal Information (contact and demographic), Education, Employer Information, and Community Service (up to 3 organizations, including roles/dates of service and a short narrative, less than 50 words, on your greatest contribution to each organization).

You will also need to provide:

  • 3 References, including Name, Title, Company, Email, and Phone. Leadership Akron Board members may not be used as a reference.

  • Personal Narratives (1,024 characters or 100-125 words for each question) according to the prompts shown below.

    • Provide a brief, third-person biographical sketch of yourself.

    • Why do you want to participate in Diversity On Board?

    • What have you accomplished in your career or community service that makes you most proud?

    • The goal of Diversity on Board is to develop racially/ethnic minority representation for service on nonprofit boards.  Please share the types of organizations you would like to consider being involved with and explain why you have a passion for serving in these areas.

PHOTO REQUIREMENT

Finally, all applicants should upload a headshot to: https://www.dropbox.com/request/kgNkQtooLc8bzuG1lDEu. Name your file using your last name then first name.

DIVERSITY ON BOARD APPLICATION LINK

DIVERSITY ON BOARD APPLICANT CRITERIA

The committee looks for applicants who: 

  • Have demonstrated interest in the community through past and current involvement. 

  • Have a passion and commitment to serving greater Akron 

  • Have an interest in taking their community involvement to a new level through board service.

  • Demonstrate leadership potential and those who have the ability to be highly influential. 

  • Will contribute to the shared learning that takes place by sharing their unique experiences with the other class participants. 

  • Are willing to make the time commitment required to immerse themselves in the program and have the full support of their employer.

TUITION

Tuition for the 2023-2024 Diversity on Board program will be $700.

Tuition assistance may be available thanks to the Phil Maynard Memorial Scholarship Fund. A limited number of partial Tuition Assistance awards, based on need, are granted. In exceptional circumstances, payment plans may be available.