The Center for Nonprofit Leadership at California Lutheran in partnership with the Santa Barbara Foundation’s Collaboration for Social Impact is pleased to announce the application process for the upcoming Santa Barabara County Cohort of the Board Leadership Institute. This five-month certificate program will enhance the knowledge and skills among leadership teams comprised of nonprofit board members and their head of staff (CEO or Executive Directors). The goal of the program is to improve board governance practices, fiduciary oversight, and the skills and abilities of boards of directors to steward our region’s nonprofit organizations.
Who Should attend?
Each participating organization is required to send a leadership team of two to three board members and the organization’s current head of staff (CEO or Executive Director). Substitutions allowed if the head of staff has previously participated in the program. Ideally the participating board members are a mix of seasoned and emerging leaders. For the greatest impact, the board chair is strongly encouraged to be part of this group. We ask that the team remain consistent through the life of the program; and each person make every effort to attend all sessions to offer the greatest depth and continuity to the Board Leadership Institute experience.
More information including topics and key dates here.
Registration fee of $150 per team
Space is limited, and participation is by application.
To apply, visit: https://bit.ly/BLISB2026
Application deadline: Friday, May 29, 2026
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