United Way of Midland 2025-2026 Project Blueprint Scholar Application

Please answer the following questions:

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* 1. First Name

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* 2. Last Name

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* 3. Email Address

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* 4. Phone Number

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* 5. Street Address

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* 6. City

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* 7. 5-Digit Zip Code

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* 8. LinkedIn Profile Link (Optional)

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* 9. Race or Ethnicity?

Asian

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

White

Another race or ethnicity, please describe below

Self-describe below:

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* 10. Gender

Female

Male

I prefer not to answer

Specify if needed:

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* 11. Please describe your educational background

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* 12. How did you hear about Project Blueprint?

Project Blueprint Alumni

Friend/Colleague

Employer

Social Media

United Way Website

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* 13. Did you serve in the Military?

Yes

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* 14. Employment

Who is your current employer?

Job Title

Number of years worked

Business Address

City

State

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* 15. How does your background help you understand or represent different community viewpoints?

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* 16. Please list your skills and experiences

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* 17. Do you have prior experience serving on a Nonprofit Board of Directors or a nonprofit committee?

Yes

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* 18. If you answered yes to question 17, please describe your experience.

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* 19. Please list your volunteer experience below. Include the names of the organizations and years of service.

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* 20. Why are you interested in joining Project Blueprint 2025-2026 as a scholar?

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* 21. Please describe why you are interested in local nonprofit board or committee service.

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* 22. What motivates you to volunteer?

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* 23. I am prepared to make the time and service commitments required by the program if considered for membership.

Yes

Training Sessions:

September 13, 2025 (9am - 2:30pm) Kickoff/Retreat Mixer
October 9, 2025 (6 - 8pm) - Strategic Planning & More
November 13, 2025 (6 - 8pm) - Governance & Fiduciary Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards
December 4, 2025 (6 - 8pm) - Financial Management and Transparency for Nonprofit Boards
January 8, 2026 (6 - 8pm) - Boards Role in Resource Development
February 12, 2026 (6 - 8pm) - Public Speaking: "Perfecting My Elevator Speech"
March 5, 2026 (11am - 1pm) - Board Fair / Nonprofit Networking (Mandatory)
April 14, 2026 (5:30 - 7:30pm) - Project Blueprint Graduation

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* 24. I have viewed the Project Blueprint Schedule and I have checked my personal and professional calendars, and I will attend all mandatory sessions. I understand that I am allowed one absence with prior notice.

Yes

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* 25. 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

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* 26. I have reviewed the expectations for the program (www.uwmidland.org/get-involved/project-blueprint), and I agree to abide by these standards.

Yes

To complete the 2025-2026 Project Blueprint application, please submit this form and send your professional resume to information@uwmidland.org

*Resume Required*

You will receive a response regarding your application by email.