LEADERSHIP ORLANDO
Black Boardroom
Leadership Institute
(BBLI)
Ensuring Orlando’s Nonprofit Leadership Reflects Our Vibrant Community
The Black Boardroom Leadership Institute (BBLI), award-winner of the 2023 Excellence in Innovation Award from the Association of Leadership Programs and award-winner of the Florida Economic Development Council Innovation in Marketing Pivot & Persist 2023 Award, is designed to ensure that Orlando’s nonprofit leadership reflects our vibrant community and fosters an environment where all leaders have a voice at the table, not just a seat on the roster.
BBLI is made possible thanks to contributions from the Wells Fargo Foundation and the Central Florida Foundation.
Applications for the 2025 BBLI Leadership Track are now being accepted.
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Build an Effective Nonprofit Board of Directors
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Develop a Pipeline of Leaders
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Foster Authentic Leadership
What is BBLI?
The Black Boardroom Leadership Institute is a one-of-a-kind leadership training program that brings together both nonprofit organizations and leaders with a goal to guide positive change and create an ideal environment for all voices in service to nonprofit boards.
tWO, SIX-MONTH TRACKS
About the Program
Nonprofit Track
For nonprofit organizations interested in creating an environment reflective of our vibrant community on their boards, assesses and trains organizations in prioritizing board member recruitment strategies that foster environments where all voices are heard.
Leadership Track
For individual leaders who desire to serve authentically on a local board, offers curriculum and board training that positions leaders for success on a local nonprofit board of directors, creating a pipeline of leaders for organizations to identify and align skillsets with open board seats.
made possible thanks to contributions from
“Life changing, transformational, empowering and inclusive. I gained so much insight and knowledge that helped elevate my relationships, authentic self, network and work life, better preparing me for board service…”
– Antonia Tyson
Campus Recuriter, Oracle
News About the Black Boardroom Leadership Institute
Orlando Economic Partnership Announces Key Promotions, Strengthening Leadership Across Branding, Economic Development, and Community Programs
- Regional Talent Initiatives
- Leadership Orlando
- Orlando Economic Partnership
- Workforce and Talent
- Diversity
The Orlando Economic Partnership Announces the 2024 Black Boardroom Leadership Track
The Transformative Impact of BBLI: A Glimpse into the Journey of Candice Simmons, VP at Wells Fargo
BBLI Celebrates Graduation of Second Leadership Class Paving the Way for Black Leaders Press Release
The Black Boardroom Leadership Institute (BBLI) Wins Prestigious National Award for Excellence in Innovation Press Release
The Black Boardroom Leadership Institute announces the new 2023 leadership class Press Release
The Black Boardroom Leadership Institute (BBLI) Celebrates their First Leadership Graduation
2025 BBLI Schedule
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Advisory Council Members
Tamra Boone
IDignity
Mark Brewer
Central Florida Foundation
Nadia Carmino
Alliance One Consulting
Daniel Downer
The Bros in Convo Initiative
Mary Downey
The Hope Partnership
Latria Graham
GLB Media Group
Beverly Grant
Central Florida Foundation
Ashley Hill
48forty
William Jefferson
The Polis Institute
Crystal Priester
University of Central Florida
Kay Rawlins
Orlando City Soccer Foundation
Candice Simmons
Wells Fargo
Sandi Vidal
Central Florida Foundation
Dorian Williams
Orange County Utilities
Nina Yon
The Sharing Center
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