Applications for the Boards & Commissions Leadership Institute (BCLI) are open now through Jan. 20! We are excited to recruit our next cohort of equity champions who want to be effective members on boards, committees, commissions and task forces at all levels of government. Apply and learn how to get a seat on a decision-making table!
How It Works
For too long, systems of governing have rigged the rules to concentrate power and wealth in fewer and whiter hands. They’ve put up barriers to shut out Black people, Indigenous people, and people of color (BIPOC) from decision-making, as well as women, queer folks, disabled folks, low-wealth folks, and other historically marginalized and oppressed people. BCLI is a seven-month leadership program working to change this. We support, train, and help place BIPOC and other underrepresented community members on city and county publicly appointed boards and commissions.
Fellows commit to making governing decisions from the inside to nourish communities for this generation and generations to come. At a time when civic participation and democracy-building is most preciously needed, we must be engaged at every level of decision-making that affects all our communities. And that starts with boards and commissions!
Time Commitment
April – October 2025
- Attend three, hour-long meetings per month on Zoom, plus our launch event and graduation
- Work outside of sessions includes readings, online discussions, webinars, and commission meetings
- Total time (including trainings and assignments) is approximately 80 hours
- Fellows receive a small stipend of $500 to honor their time and commitment
Info Sessions
Join us to learn more about the program, nomination, and selection process!
- Tuesday, Dec. 10, 5:30 – 6:30 pm (Zoom)
- Thursday, Jan. 9, 5:30 – 6:30 pm (In person)
- Tuesday, Jan. 14, noon – 1 pm (Zoom)
