The Riordan Leadership Institute (RLI) is a 8-month board training and matching fellowship that empowers and prepares diverse professionals for lifelong civic leadership as nonprofit board members.
Donor Name: Southern California Leadership Network
State: California
County: Los Angeles County (CA) and Orange County (CA)
Type of Grant: Fellowship
Deadline: 08/05/2022
Details:
Unlike other board training programs, RLI also helps local nonprofit organizations build their capacity and connect with prospective board members who are drawn from the professional ranks of major businesses, have a strong history of community involvement, and are ready to make a commitment to serve on the board of a nonprofit organization.
In addition to classroom training, RLI fellows are paired with a local Nonprofit Partner for a sixmonth field experience to gain a better understanding of the nonprofit’s mission and the community it serves, as well as the strategic and tactical issues facing nonprofit boards. During that time, the fellow attends the organization’s board meetings and executes a project designed to leverage their expertise and skills and further the work of the Nonprofit Partner board and organization.
Benefits of being a nonprofit partner
- Connect with prospective board members who are drawn from the professional ranks of major businesses and other community leaders
- Leverage the expertise and skills of a RLI fellow through a project-based field experience who will increase capacity and further the work of your board and organization
- Access the training gained by the RLI fellow
- Raise the visibility of your organization within the local community.
Eligibility Criteria
Nonprofit organizations organized under Section 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) are eligible to partner with the Riordan Leadership Institute (RLI) if they meet the following criteria:
- Is seeking new board members (RLI Fellows are potential board members and the Field Experience is designed to prepare them for a seat on their Nonprofit Partner’s board).
- Has identified potential projects that are board level and that will help advance the organization’s mission and/or board success.
- Has designated a staff and/or board member who can commit the time to working closely with the RLI Fellow to ensure the success and value of the RLI Field Experience.
- Implements programs that serve Los Angeles County and/or Orange County (national or state-wide organizations that serve Los Angeles or Orange County are eligible).
- Has established by-laws and financial statements.
- Has regularly scheduled board meetings (with at least two scheduled during the RLI Field Experience time frame).
- Has a board that is actively engaged in board-related work and that consistently attends board meetings.
- Demonstrates a commitment to the primary purpose of the RLI Field Experience as outlined in the following expectations.
For more information, visit SCLN.
