How to Apply

You may apply at any time. Application forms are reviewed by the leadership team and the accepted applicants are notified within two weeks of application. There is no cost associated with the application process or for attending the seminar.

The seminars are offered in the city of Rochester with the dates and location announced prior to first session starting.


Criteria for Participation

  1. Resident of Southeast Minnesota

  2. Desire to serve on a board, commission, committee, or task group of a nonprofit, school, governmental entity, faith community, or other similar opportunities in the next two years

  3. Ability to attend all four scheduled training sessions

  4. A member of a group which is under-represented in community leadership

  5. Complete and submit this Participant Information form (see application below)

Download the 2024 Application Below

Fall Cohort

  • Session 1

    September 25th, 4:30pm-7:30pm

    Board Roles & Responsibilities

  • Session 2

    October 23rd, 4:30pm-7:30pm

    Governance & Robert’s Rules

  • Session 3

    November 20th, 4:30pm-7:30pm

    An Introduction to Basic Finance

  • Session 4

    December 4th, 4:30pm-6:30pm

    Community Panel & Networking