2024 BLP Application

Thank you for your interest in the 2024 Board Leadership Program (BLP), an opportunity to develop practical skills, knowledge, and networks to be an effective nonprofit Board member and inspired leader in the community. The organizational partners for the BLP are the Asian American Professional Association (AAPA) and the Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF).
 
Please review the following program dates to input them into your calendars:
  • BLP Informational Session - Monday, March 4th, 2024 at 5:30pm (virtual); Register here!
  • Sessions #1-3 - Saturday, April 20th, 2024 from 9am-4pm PT @ SoCalGas Learning Center (in-person)
  • Session #4 - Wednesday, May 15th from 5:30-7pm PT (virtual)
  • Session #5 - Wednesday, July 10th from 5:30-7pm PT (virtual)
  • Headshot Day and Programs Mixer ~late July 2024 (exact date/location TBD) (in-person)
  • Sessions #6-8 - Saturday, August 17th, 2024 from 9am-4pm PT @ SoCalGas Learning Center (in-person)
  • Programs Graduation - Wednesday, December 4th, 2024 (tentative) (in-person)
This application is due on March 8th, 2024, and we welcome early submissions.

For more about the Mentorship Program and AAPA's overall work, please visit our website. If you have any immediate questions or concerns, please contact Joseph Tsuboi, AAPA Program Coordinator, (joseph.tsuboi@aapamentoring.com) or Karen Loong, AAPA Executive Director, (karen.loong@aapamentoring.com).

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* 1. What is your name and pronouns?

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* 2. What is the best email address to reach you? We recommend sharing a non-work or institutional email that will be compatible with Google Suite applications.

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* 3. What is your cell phone number in case we need to reach you?

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* 4. What is your age range?

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* 5. What is your ethnicity or racial background?

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* 6. What is your gender?

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* 7. Please provide your Linkedin URL

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* 8. What is your job title, company/organization, and level (if applicable)?

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* 9. What is your purpose for applying to the BLP?

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* 10. Are you currently serving on one or more boards? If so, which organization(s)?

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* 11. If not currently on a board, how soon would you be able to serve on a board?

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* 12. For how long can you serve on a new board?

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* 13. What are your nonprofit topics of interest (Please check no more than 3)?

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* 14. What are your roles/functions of board interest?

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* 15. Non-profit boards may have a “give/get” policy, through time and/or monetary commitments. Are you able to fulfill these requirements if required?

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* 16. Please submit a statement of interest (500 words or less). In your statement, please share what inspired you to join and what you are most hoping to gain from participating in the program.

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* 17. During the 6-month program, you will have the opportunity to intern with a nonprofit board. You will attend regular board meetings and have the chance to observe what it really takes to be a board member. Interns should be prepared to dedicate at least 2-5 hours a month to the nonprofit, including but not limited to attending meetings, communication with Board Chair and/or Executive Director, committee work, events, etc., which are separate from the BLP sessions.

Optional Internship Question: Are you interested in an internship through the program?

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* 18. Please upload your resume and bio/personal statement (1-2 pages double spaced).

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* 19. Will your company sponsor you for enrollment in the program?

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* 20. Would you be interested in joining the Social Networking Committee to create social mixer opportunities for your cohort?

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* 21. How did you learn about the Board Leadership Program? Please specify a referral name, if applicable.

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* 22. Are you a graduate of the AAPA Mentorship Program (mentee or mentor)? If so, what year did you complete the program?

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* 23. Participant Acknowledgement:

To graduate from the AAPA Board Leadership Program (and receive your completion certificate), you will need to fulfill the following program requirements:
  • Event Attendance: Attend a minimum of seven (7) out of eight (8) Board Leadership Sessions. There are 8 total sub-sessions (2 Saturday sessions and 2 weekday evening sessions). We highly encourage BLP participants to attend all the sessions, but recognize that unexpected life events come up. Please do your best to communicate your needs with AAPA and APCF staff ahead of events.
  • Participants are encouraged to create a profile on AAPA's Members Portal to keep in touch with each other and learn about each others' work.
  • Internship (dependent on nonprofit host capacity): Participate in an internship with a nonprofit (if you are not already a board member). The first sessions, which will include the matching session, is mandatory attendance for interested interns. Please note that if you choose participate in the internship portion of the program, all session attendance is required.
  • Volunteer (optional): Apply your leadership skills as an AAPA Volunteer. Volunteer for at least one BLP event (e.g. session, networking committee, etc), AAPA's Annual Celebration, or the Programs Graduation.
I acknowledge that I have read and agree with the guidelines and requirements for participation in the Board Leadership Program.

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* 24. Payment Acknowledgement:

To complete payment, please go to our website and click the "Pay Now to Apply" widget. Please enter your information and any relevant promotional codes to process the transaction.

I acknowledge that I have paid the program fee and/or used a promotional code before submitting this form.

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* 25. I acknowledge by typing my full name below that I have read and agree with the guidelines and requirements for participation in the Board Leadership Program.

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