LEADERSHIP ORLANDO
Black Boardroom
Leadership Institute
Advancing Inclusion on Nonprofit Boards and Growing Orlando’s Talent Pipeline
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 the diversity of our community, fostering an inclusive atmosphere where minority 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, Central Florida Foundation and Helios Education Foundation.
Check back in May when applications will be open for the 2024 BBLI Leadership Track.
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Build a Diverse Nonprofit Board of Directors
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Create an Ideal Environment of Inclusion
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Foster Authentic Leadership
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Develop a Pipeline of Black Leaders
What is BBLI?
IN A RECENT SURVEY OF NONPROFIT DATA, 17% OF MEMBERS SERVING ON CENTRAL FLORIDA NONPROFIT BOARDS ARE REPRESENTED BY BLACK LEADERS IN COMPARISON TO 68% OF THE MEMBERS BEING NON-HISPANIC WHITE.
The Institute is a one-of-a-kind leadership training program that brings together both nonprofit organizations and leaders with a goal to guide culture change and create an ideal environment of inclusion of diverse voices in service to boards.
About the Program
The Black Boardroom Leadership Institute consists of two, six-month programs:
1) the nonprofit track, for nonprofit organizations interested in creating an inclusive environment on their boards, and
2) the leadership track for individual Black leaders who desire to serve authentically on a local board.
The nonprofit track will assess and train organizations in prioritizing diversity and inclusiveness in board member recruitment strategies, and guide culture change to create an ideal environment of inclusion of diverse voices.
The leadership track will offer 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.
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BBLI
In the News
Black Boardroom Leadership Institute training sets graduates up for success in nonprofit sector
Orlando Business Journal
New program aims to get more Black members on nonprofit boards
Orlando Sentinel
“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
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 2023 leadership application is now open Press Release
The Black Boardroom Leadership Institute (BBLI) nonprofit track welcomed their second cohort
- Regional Talent Initiatives
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
- Innovative Technologies
- Orlando Economic Partnership
- Diversity
- Information Technology
A New Skills Matching Dashboard Can Help Local Companies Meet Their Hiring Needs Press Release
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Advisory Council Members
Mark Brewer
Central Florida Foundation
Nadia Carmino
Alliance One Consulting
Daniel J. Downer, ED
The Bros in Convo Initiative
Glen Gilzean
Central Florida Urban League
Latria Graham
GLB Media Group
Beverly Grant
Central Florida Foundation
Ashley Hill
Ravago Americas
William Jefferson
Polis Institute
Kay Rawlins
Orlando City Soccer Foundation
Candice Simmons
Wells Fargo
Sandi Vidal
Central Florida Foundation
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Black Boardroom Leadership Institute
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