Student Information
Current Columbia MBA and EMBA students apply during the fall semester to participate in the Nonprofit Board Leadership Program, which runs throughout the academic year. Information about this program is circulated at student clubs association day, at an information session in September and via email.
Katie Aldrich ’09, Betsy Poirier ’08 and David Rosensweig ’08 react to a guest speaker’s presentation during an NBLP Kickoff at the Museum of the City of New York.
Frequently asked questions:
Can I find my own nonprofit to bring to the program? No. However if you have a suggestion of an organization you can pass it along to Sandi Wright so that she can determine if the organization fits the program’s criteria.
Do I get to choose which nonprofit I work with? No. A selection process is in place to create the best matches possible based upon experience and area of interest.
Is the program only for second year students? No. The program accepts a smaller portion of first year students and EMBA students, approximately 15% of the total slots available.
Can I participate in the program as a first and second year? Yes and No. Many first years find their match so interesting and successful that they continue to work informally with the nonprofit during their second year. However, students who have been accepted as first years are not allowed to reapply and work with a different nonprofit in order to accommodate as many students as possible.
If you would like to participate both years, you can apply to be an Assistant Vice President- NBLP for the Social Enterprise Club. If elected, then you would not be matched with a mentor during your first year, but instead, be a part of the leadership team of the NBLP, assisting with the administration of the program. Contingent on your performance as AVP, you would serve as VP of the program and participate in the program during your second year.
Can I apply as a second year if I am not accepted in my first year? Yes. Students who are not accepted as first years are strongly encouraged to apply again. In their applications, the students should emphasize what they have learned in the past year that makes them a better candidate. Unfortunately the program cannot match all deserving students, but makes every attempt to do so.
For more information, please contact Sandi Wright at sw2049 (AT) columbia (DOT) edu.
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